Sutton Utd vs Southampton U21 preview and prediction
The match
The National League Cup sees Sutton Utd take on Southampton U21 on Tuesday 3 November, kicking off at 20:00 (WAT) at VBS Community Stadium.
Form guide
Sutton Utd's last 5: WWLWW Most recently they beat Worthing 3–0 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Southampton U21's last 5: LWDWW Most recently they lost to Blackburn Rovers U21 1–2 away. On the road they have won 3 and lost 1 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 3.3 per game.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 1 August 2026, finished Sutton Utd 3–2 Southampton U21.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.1 goals: 2.3 for Sutton Utd and 1.8 for Southampton U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 73% likely and both teams score in 73% of our simulations.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 73% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Sutton Utd 2–1 Southampton U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sutton Utd49%fair 2.04 · @1.96
Draw19%fair 5.36 · @3.88
Southampton U2132%fair 3.09 · @2.85
4.10Expected goals
2.27Sutton Utd xG
1.83Southampton U21 xG
73%Both score
73%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–18%
2–27%
1–17%
1–26%
3–16%
3–25%
From our goals model: Sutton Utd 2.3 – 1.8 Southampton U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Sutton Utd vs Southampton U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Sutton Utd vs Southampton U21?
On our numbers Sutton Utd have a 49% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Southampton U21 32%.
How many goals will there be in Sutton Utd vs Southampton U21?
We expect about 4.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 73% likely and both teams score 73% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sutton Utd vs Southampton U21?
Our predicted score is Sutton Utd 2–1 Southampton U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.1 goals in total.
When is Sutton Utd vs Southampton U21?
Sutton Utd vs Southampton U21 (National League Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 20:00 (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.