Professional Development League · EnglandPeterborough United U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21 prediction & analysis
Peterborough United U21 to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.59 · bookmaker 1.85 · Lost ✗
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Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Peterborough United U21 2.4 – 1.4 Sheffield Wednesday U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Peterborough United U21 are clear favourites at home with a 63% chance of winning, against 25% for Sheffield Wednesday U21.
Peterborough United U21 have taken 4 points from their last 6 matches (1W 1D 4L), scoring 1.3 and conceding 3.2 per game. Sheffield Wednesday U21 have 5 points from their last 6 (1W 2D 3L), averaging 1.7 scored and 2.2 conceded.
We expect around 3.8 goals (2.4 for Peterborough United U21, 1.4 for Sheffield Wednesday U21). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 73% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on this projection. Recent matches involving both teams have mostly gone over 2.5. Most likely scores: 2–1 (9%), 1–1 (8%), 3–1 (7%).
In their last 1 meeting, Peterborough United U21 have won 0, Sheffield Wednesday U21 have won 1 and 0 ended level, with an average of 3.0 goals per game.
Our pick is Peterborough United U21 to win at a 63% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.85 is better than our fair price of 1.59, so there is value in it.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Peterborough United U21 to win ✗ | 63% | 1.59 | 1.85 ▲ |
| Double chance | Either team to win ✗ | 88% | 1.14 | 1.20 ▲ |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✓ | 68% | 1.46 | 1.30 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 89% | 1.12 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✓ | 73% | 1.38 | – |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Over 3.5 goals ✓ | 52% | 1.92 | – |
| Half-time result | Peterborough United U21 ahead at half-time ✓ | 45% | 2.20 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Peterborough United U21 / FT Peterborough United U21 ✗ | 39% | 2.59 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 2–1 ✗ | 9% | 11.02 | – |
Form
Peterborough United U21 – last 6
| 13 Oct | vs Sheffield United U21 | 0–4 | L |
| 9 Oct | vs Nottingham Forest U21 | 1–5 | L |
| 29 Sep | vs Fleetwood Town U21 | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Sep | @ Cardiff City U21 | 0–6 | L |
| 15 Sep | vs Bristol City U21 | 3–3 | D |
| 7 Sep | @ Luton Town U21 | 4–0 | W |
Sheffield Wednesday U21 – last 6
| 13 Oct | vs Huddersfield Town U21 | 2–5 | L |
| 2 Oct | @ Fleetwood Town U21 | 1–3 | L |
| 25 Sep | @ Colchester United U21 | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Sep | vs Charlton Athletic U21 | 2–2 | D |
| 4 Sep | vs Wigan Athletic U21 | 4–1 | W |
| 1 Sep | @ Cardiff City U21 | 0–0 | D |
Head to head
| 6 Mar 2026 | Sheffield Wednesday U21 v Peterborough United U21 | 2–1 |
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 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the prediction for Peterborough United U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21?
Our pick is Peterborough United U21 to win with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.85.
Who will win Peterborough United U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21?
On our numbers Peterborough United U21 have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 12% and Sheffield Wednesday U21 25%.
How many goals will there be in Peterborough United U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 73% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
When is Peterborough United U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21?
Peterborough United U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time).
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