Manchester City U21 vs Stoke City U21 prediction & analysis
59%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.70 · bookmaker 1.50 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.50Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultManchester City U21 to win ✓74% · @1.18
Double chanceManchester City U21 or draw ✓93% · @1.04
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.50
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓68% · fair 1.47
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗11% · fair 9.26
Manchester City U21 vs Stoke City U21 preview and prediction
The match
Stoke City U21 travel to Academy Stadium in the Premier League 2 Division One on Friday 23 October (19:00 WAT) to face Manchester City U21. Manchester City U21 are 22nd with 6 points from 4 games (in the bottom half), while Stoke City U21 sit 26th on 4 points (in the bottom half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Manchester City U21's last 5: LLLWW Most recently they lost to Tottenham Hotspur U21 2–4 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.8 per game.
Stoke City U21's last 5: LLLDL Most recently they lost to Nordsjælland U21 0–2 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 2.3 conceded.
Manchester City U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.0 points a game against 0.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.5 goals: 2.7 for Manchester City U21 and 0.8 for Stoke City U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score in 59% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Manchester City U21 74%, draw 19%, Stoke City U21 7%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.50.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 59% chance at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: Manchester City U21 2–1 Stoke City U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Manchester City U2174%fair 1.35 · @1.18
Draw19%fair 5.29 · @5.80
Stoke City U217%fair 14.64 · @11.00
3.50Expected goals
2.67Manchester City U21 xG
0.83Stoke City U21 xG
59%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–011%
3–010%
2–19%
1–08%
3–18%
1–17%
From our goals model: Manchester City U21 2.7 – 0.8 Stoke 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
Manchester City U21 to win✓
74%
1.35
1.18
Double chance
Manchester City U21 or draw✓
93%
1.07
1.04
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.70
1.50
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
68%
1.47
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
54%
1.86
–
Half-time result
Manchester City U21 ahead at half-time✗
57%
1.76
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Manchester City U21 / FT Manchester City U21✗
53%
1.89
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
11%
9.26
–
Form
Manchester City U21 – last 6
LLLWWL
19 Sep
@ Tottenham Hotspur U21
2–4
L
15 Sep
@ Chesterfield
3–5
L
28 Aug
@ Nottingham Forest U21
1–2
L
24 Aug
vs Wolves U21
4–0
W
19 Aug
@ Mansfield Town
4–1
W
8 May
vs Manchester United U21
3–4
L
2.8Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Stoke City U21 – last 6
LLLDLL
20 Oct
vs Nordsjælland U21
0–2
L
16 Oct
vs Chelsea U21
1–2
L
13 Oct
@ FC Halifax Town
2–4
L
9 Oct
vs Charlton Athletic U21
2–2
D
21 Sep
@ AFC Bournemouth U21
1–2
L
16 Sep
vs Borussia M'gladbach II
0–2
L
1.0Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Manchester City U21 and Stoke City U21.
What is the prediction for Manchester City U21 vs Stoke City U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Manchester City U21 vs Stoke City U21?
On our numbers Manchester City U21 have a 74% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Stoke City U21 7%.
How many goals will there be in Manchester City U21 vs Stoke City U21?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Manchester City U21 vs Stoke City U21?
Our predicted score is Manchester City U21 2–1 Stoke City U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Manchester City U21 vs Stoke City U21?
Manchester City U21 vs Stoke City U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Friday 23 October 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Academy 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.
