Professional Development League · EnglandSheffield United U21 vs Cardiff City U21 prediction & analysis
Sheffield United U21 to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.61 · bookmaker 1.75 · Lost ✗
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Most likely scores
From our goals model: Sheffield United U21 2.1 – 1.1 Cardiff City U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Sheffield United U21 are clear favourites at home with a 62% chance of winning, against 20% for Cardiff City U21.
Sheffield United U21 have taken 10 points from their last 6 matches (3W 1D 2L), scoring 2.2 and conceding 1.7 per game. Cardiff City U21 have 10 points from their last 6 (3W 1D 2L), averaging 2.2 scored and 1.8 conceded.
We expect around 3.2 goals (2.1 for Sheffield United U21, 1.1 for Cardiff City U21). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on this projection. Recent matches involving both teams have mostly gone over 2.5. Most likely scores: 2–1 (10%), 1–1 (9%), 2–0 (9%).
Our pick is Sheffield United U21 to win at a 62% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.75 is better than our fair price of 1.61, so there is value in it.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Sheffield United U21 to win ✗ | 62% | 1.61 | 1.75 ▲ |
| Double chance | Either team to win ✗ | 82% | 1.22 | 1.22 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✓ | 62% | 1.62 | 1.40 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 83% | 1.21 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✗ | 62% | 1.61 | – |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✓ | 60% | 1.66 | – |
| Half-time result | Sheffield United U21 ahead at half-time ✓ | 45% | 2.22 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Sheffield United U21 / FT Sheffield United U21 ✗ | 39% | 2.56 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 2–1 ✗ | 10% | 10.11 | – |
Form
Sheffield United U21 – last 6
| 1 Sep | @ Bristol City U21 | 1–3 | L |
| 25 Aug | vs West Ham United U21 | 3–1 | W |
| 17 Aug | @ Swansea City U21 | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Apr | vs Swansea City U21 | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Apr | vs Bristol City U21 | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Mar | @ Colchester United U21 | 4–2 | W |
Cardiff City U21 – last 6
| 7 Sep | @ Plymouth U21 | 3–2 | W |
| 1 Sep | vs Sheffield Wednesday U21 | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Aug | @ Wigan Athletic U21 | 5–2 | W |
| 18 Aug | vs Barnsley U21 | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Aug | vs AFC Bournemouth U21 | 4–1 | W |
| 8 Aug | vs Fulham U21 | 0–4 | L |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sheffield United U21 and Cardiff City U21.
Professional Development League table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bolton Wanderers Res. | 9 | +12 | 21 |
| 2 |  Fleetwood Town U21 | 9 | 0 | 19 |
| 3 |  Swansea City U21 | 10 | +5 | 18 |
| 4 |  Coventry City U21 | 9 | +4 | 14 |
| 5 |  Cardiff City U21 | 9 | +6 | 13 |
| 6 |  Sheffield United U21 | 8 | +5 | 13 |
| 7 |  Huddersfield Town U21 | 6 | +8 | 12 |
| 8 |  Bristol City U21 | 9 | +1 | 12 |
| 9 |  Peterborough United U21 | 8 | -5 | 11 |
| 10 |  Queens Park Rangers U21 | 11 | -9 | 11 |
| 11 |  Wigan Athletic U21 | 9 | -5 | 10 |
| 12 |  Colchester United U21 | 8 | -3 | 9 |
| 13 |  Charlton Athletic U21 | 9 | -3 | 9 |
| 14 |  Barnsley U21 | 8 | -7 | 8 |
| 15 |  Sheffield Wednesday U21 | 8 | -3 | 7 |
| 16 |  Millwall U21 | 6 | -2 | 6 |
| 17 |  Hull City U21 | 6 | -4 | 5 |
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What is the prediction for Sheffield United U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
Our pick is Sheffield United U21 to win with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Sheffield United U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
On our numbers Sheffield United U21 have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Cardiff City U21 20%.
How many goals will there be in Sheffield United U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
When is Sheffield United U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
Sheffield United U21 vs Cardiff City U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Monday 14 September 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time).
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