Boreham Wood vs Newcastle United U21 preview and prediction
The match
The National League Cup sees Boreham Wood take on Newcastle United U21 on Tuesday 8 September, kicking off at 19:00 (WAT) at Meadow Park.
Form guide
Boreham Wood's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Carlisle 2–1 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 3.0 goals a game.
Newcastle United U21's last 5: LLLDW Most recently they lost to Fulham U21 0–4 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 2.8 conceded.
Boreham Wood arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 3.0 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 7.5 goals: 4.7 for Boreham Wood and 2.8 for Newcastle United U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 98% and both teams to score at 76%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 76% chance at odds of 1.50, above our fair price of 1.31, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Boreham Wood 7–2 Newcastle United U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Boreham Wood66%fair 1.51 · @1.25
Draw19%fair 5.22 · @5.00
Newcastle United U2115%fair 6.77 · @8.00
7.50Expected goals
4.71Boreham Wood xG
2.79Newcastle United U21 xG
76%Both score
98%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
7–25%
4–24%
7–34%
5–24%
4–34%
5–34%
From our goals model: Boreham Wood 4.7 – 2.8 Newcastle 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
Boreham Wood to win✓
66%
1.51
1.25
Double chance
Boreham Wood or draw✓
85%
1.17
1.07
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
76%
1.31
1.50 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
100%
1.00
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
98%
1.02
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
94%
1.06
–
Half-time result
Boreham Wood ahead at half-time✗
56%
1.78
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Boreham Wood / FT Boreham Wood✗
49%
2.04
–
Correct score
Correct score 7–2✗
5%
21.19
–
Form
Boreham Wood – last 6
WWWWWW
5 Sep
vs Carlisle
2–1
W
31 Aug
@ Worthing
3–2
W
27 Aug
vs Boston United
2–1
W
22 Aug
@ Forest Green
3–0
W
18 Aug
vs Leeds United U21
5–2
W
15 Aug
@ FC Halifax Town
3–1
W
3.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Newcastle United U21 – last 6
LLLDWL
31 Aug
vs Fulham U21
0–4
L
24 Aug
vs Tottenham Hotspur U21
1–3
L
18 Aug
@ Tamworth
3–5
L
13 Apr
vs Wolves U21
1–1
D
10 Apr
@ Manchester United U21
3–1
W
20 Mar
@ Nottingham Forest U21
0–3
L
1.3Scored / game
2.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Boreham Wood and Newcastle United U21.
What is the prediction for Boreham Wood vs Newcastle United U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Boreham Wood vs Newcastle United U21?
On our numbers Boreham Wood have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Newcastle United U21 15%.
How many goals will there be in Boreham Wood vs Newcastle United U21?
We expect about 7.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 98% likely and both teams score 76% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Boreham Wood vs Newcastle United U21?
Our predicted score is Boreham Wood 7–2 Newcastle United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 7.5 goals in total.
When is Boreham Wood vs Newcastle United U21?
Boreham Wood vs Newcastle United U21 (National League Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Meadow Park.
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.
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