Sutton Utd vs Birmingham City U21 prediction & analysis
62%
Footrivo pick
Sutton Utd to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.61 · bookmaker 1.50 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.50Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultSutton Utd to win ✗62% · @1.50
Double chanceSutton Utd or draw ✓85% · @1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.50
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · fair 1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗11% · fair 9.46
Sutton Utd vs Birmingham City U21 preview and prediction
The match
The National League Cup sees Sutton Utd take on Birmingham City U21 on Tuesday 8 September, kicking off at 19:00 (WAT) at VBS Community Stadium.
Form guide
Sutton Utd's last 5: LLWWD Most recently they lost to Barrow 0–3 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Birmingham City U21's last 5: DWLLD Most recently they drew with Tottenham Hotspur U21 3–3 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 2.8 conceded.
Sutton Utd arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.8.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 2.1 for Sutton Utd and 0.9 for Birmingham City U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score in 61% of our simulations.
Our pre-match pick was Sutton Utd to win – a 62% chance at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: Sutton Utd 2–0 Birmingham City U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sutton Utd62%fair 1.61 · @1.50
Draw23%fair 4.37 · @3.90
Birmingham City U2115%fair 6.64 · @4.80
3.00Expected goals
2.06Sutton Utd xG
0.94Birmingham City U21 xG
61%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–011%
1–010%
2–110%
1–110%
3–07%
3–17%
From our goals model: Sutton Utd 2.1 – 0.9 Birmingham City 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
Sutton Utd to win✗
62%
1.61
1.50
Double chance
Sutton Utd or draw✓
85%
1.18
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.64
1.50
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
58%
1.73
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
65%
1.55
–
Half-time result
Sutton Utd ahead at half-time✓
46%
2.17
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sutton Utd / FT Sutton Utd✗
41%
2.46
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
11%
9.46
–
Form
Sutton Utd – last 6
LLWWDW
5 Sep
@ Barrow
0–3
L
31 Aug
vs Wealdstone
0–2
L
28 Aug
@ Gateshead
1–0
W
22 Aug
vs Hartlepool
2–1
W
18 Aug
vs Leicester City U21
0–0
D
15 Aug
vs Altrincham
1–0
W
0.7Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
17%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Birmingham City U21 – last 6
DWLLDL
31 Aug
@ Tottenham Hotspur U21
3–3
D
18 Aug
@ Boston United
3–2
W
14 Aug
@ Swansea City U21
0–3
L
10 Apr
vs Ipswich Town U21
0–3
L
3 Apr
vs Everton U21
1–1
D
20 Mar
vs Manchester City U21
1–5
L
1.3Scored / game
2.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sutton Utd and Birmingham City U21.
What is the prediction for Sutton Utd vs Birmingham City U21?
Our pick is Sutton Utd to win with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Sutton Utd vs Birmingham City U21?
On our numbers Sutton Utd have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Birmingham City U21 15%.
How many goals will there be in Sutton Utd vs Birmingham City U21?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sutton Utd vs Birmingham City U21?
Our predicted score is Sutton Utd 2–0 Birmingham City U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Sutton Utd vs Birmingham City U21?
Sutton Utd vs Birmingham City U21 (National League Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at VBS Community Stadium.
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.