Bristol City U21 vs Sheffield United U21 prediction & analysis
65%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.54 · bookmaker 1.35 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.35Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultSheffield United U21 to win ✗48% · @2.00
Double chanceEither team to win ✓82% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.35
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · fair 1.23
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.90
Bristol City U21 vs Sheffield United U21 preview and prediction
The match
The Professional Development League sees Bristol City U21 take on Sheffield United U21 on Tuesday 1 September, kicking off at 13:00 (WAT). Bristol City U21 are 8th with 12 points from 9 games (in the top half), while Sheffield United U21 sit 6th on 13 points (in the top half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Bristol City U21's last 5: DDWWL Most recently they drew with Sheffield Wednesday U21 1–1 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Sheffield United U21's last 5: WWDLW Most recently they beat West Ham United U21 3–1 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 13 April 2026, finished Sheffield United U21 1–2 Bristol City U21.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 1.4 for Bristol City U21 and 1.7 for Sheffield United U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score in 65% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Bristol City U21 34%, draw 18%, Sheffield United U21 48%.
Both teams to score: yes (65%) at 1.35.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 65% chance at odds of 1.35. Predicted score: Bristol City U21 1–1 Sheffield United U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Bristol City U2134%fair 2.94 · @2.80
Draw18%fair 5.59 · @4.00
Sheffield United U2148%fair 2.08 · @2.00
3.09Expected goals
1.38Bristol City U21 xG
1.71Sheffield United U21 xG
65%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–29%
0–18%
2–17%
0–27%
2–26%
From our goals model: Bristol City U21 1.4 – 1.7 Sheffield United U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sheffield United U21 to win✗
48%
2.08
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✓
82%
1.22
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
65%
1.54
1.35
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
81%
1.23
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Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
64%
1.57
1.36
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
58%
1.74
1.77
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
39%
2.58
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Half-time / full-time
HT Sheffield United U21 / FT Sheffield United U21✗
What is the prediction for Bristol City U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.
Who will win Bristol City U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
On our numbers Bristol City U21 have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Sheffield United U21 48%.
How many goals will there be in Bristol City U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bristol City U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
Our predicted score is Bristol City U21 1–1 Sheffield United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Bristol City U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
Bristol City U21 vs Sheffield United U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
