Football · England Development League 2 · 14/09, 15:00
Prediction: Sheff Utd U21 vs Cardiff U21
Team pages: Sheff Utd U21 · Cardiff U21
Prediction summary
Expected goals
3.5Total
Sheff Utd U211.93
Cardiff U211.57
1X2
Sheff Utd U21
Draw
Cardiff U21
Markets
Under 3.5 goals 51%
Both teams to score 59%
Most likely score
1-1 10%
Recent form · 10 last
Sheff Utd U21
3-4-3 (W-D-L)
Cardiff U21
4-3-3 (W-D-L)
Head-to-head
Sheff Utd U21
2–1–1
Cardiff U21
(4 last)
- Cardiff U211-1Sheff Utd U21
- Sheff Utd U212-0Cardiff U21
- Sheff Utd U216-2Cardiff U21
- Sheff Utd U210-3Cardiff U21
Our model (Elo) vs Market
Rating Elo · Sheff Utd U21 1521 · Cardiff U21 1535
| Sheff Utd U21 | Draw | Cardiff U21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our model | 46% | 24% | 31% |
| Market | 47% | 21% | 32% |
Estimated total (ours)
3.5 goals · Bet365 line 3.5
The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.
Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 67%model estimate
Match keys
- H2H favours Sheff Utd U21: 2-1-1.
- Cards-heavy: 6.1 🟨 combined avg.
Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed
F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time
| Sheff Utd U21 | Cardiff U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for / against (FT) | 2 / 1.8 | 1.4 / 1.4 |
| Goals for / against (HT) | 1 / 0.6 | 0.7 / 0.6 |
| Half-time result (W/D/L) | 56/22/22% | 30/50/20% |
| Corners (HT / FT) | 2.6 / 4.9 | 1.9 / 4.1 |
| Cards (🟨 / 🟥) | 3.6 / 0.2 | 2.5 / 0.2 |
Head-to-head (H2H) · Sheff Utd U21 2–1–1 Cardiff U21
Swipe the table sideways →
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/25 England Development League 2 | Cardiff U21 | 1-1 HT 1-0 | Sheff Utd U21 |
| 27/09/24 England Development League 2 | Sheff Utd U21 | 2-0 HT 2-0 | Cardiff U21 |
| 12/09/23 England Development League 2 | Sheff Utd U21 | 6-2 HT 3-1 | Cardiff U21 |
| 23/08/22 England Development League 2 | Sheff Utd U21 | 0-3 HT 0-1 | Cardiff U21 |
Standings · England Development League 2
Swipe the table sideways →
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolton U21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 9 |
| 2 | Barnsley U21 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
| 3 | Huddersfield U21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | Sheffield Wed U21 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 6 |
| 5 | Peterborough U21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | Fleetwood Town U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 6 |
| 7 | Bristol City U21 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 5 |
| 8 | Cardiff U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| 9 | QPR U21 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 4 |
| 10 | Sheff Utd U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 11 | Charlton U21 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 3 |
| 12 | Swansea U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| 13 | Colchester U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 3 |
| 14 | Wigan U21 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 2 |
| 15 | Hull U21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 16 | Coventry U21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 16 | Millwall U21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Common opponents 5 opponents
How each team fared against the same recent opponents
| Opponent | Sheff Utd U21 | Cardiff U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea U21 | 2-0 W | 1-1 D |
| Colchester U21 | 4-2 W | 1-1 D |
| Barnsley U21 | 2-2 D | 1-2 L |
| Hull U21 | 2-2 D | 1-2 L |
| Sheffield Wed U21 | 2-2 D | 0-0 D |
| Record vs common | 2 W 3 D 0 L | 0 W 3 D 2 L |
Better against common opponents: Sheff Utd U21 (4 of 5 head-to-heads won)
Last 10 matches played
The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.
Sheff Utd U21
Swipe the table sideways →
| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/09 | Bristol City U21 England Development League 2 |
1-0 | 1-3 | 4 | 1 | L |
| 17/08 | Swansea U21 England Development League 2 |
– | 2-0 | – | – | W |
| 21/04 | Swansea U21 England Development League 2 |
1-2 | 2-2 | 4 | 8 | D |
| 13/04 | Bristol City U21 England Development League 2 |
1-0 | 1-2 | 11 | 8 | L |
| 31/03 | Colchester U21 England Development League 2 |
1-1 | 4-2 | 2 | 1 | W |
| 27/03 | Barnsley U21 England Development League 2 |
0-0 | 2-2 | 4 | 3 | D |
| 23/03 | Bournemouth U21 England Development League 2 |
1-0 | 2-3 | 4 | 4 | L |
| 17/03 | QPR U21 England Development League 2 |
2-0 | 2-0 | 6 | 0 | W |
| 10/03 | Hull U21 England Development League 2 |
2-1 | 2-2 | 4 | 6 | D |
| 02/03 | Sheffield Wed U21 England Development League 2 |
0-1 | 2-2 | 5 | 3 | D |
Cardiff U21
Swipe the table sideways →
| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/09 | Sheffield Wed U21 England Development League 2 |
0-0 | 0-0 | 2 | 3 | D |
| 25/08 | Wigan U21 England Development League 2 |
3-1 | 5-2 | 4 | 2 | W |
| 18/08 | Barnsley U21 England Development League 2 |
1-1 | 1-2 | 7 | 1 | L |
| 20/04 | Hull U21 England Development League 2 |
0-1 | 1-2 | 4 | 5 | L |
| 14/04 | Colchester U21 England Development League 2 |
1-0 | 1-1 | 4 | 6 | D |
| 10/04 | Sheffield Wed U21 England Development League 2 |
1-0 | 2-1 | 5 | 4 | W |
| 06/04 | Brentford U21 England Development League 2 |
0-2 | 0-4 | 6 | 0 | L |
| 17/03 | Fleetwood Town U21 England Development League 2 |
1-1 | 2-1 | 6 | 2 | W |
| 13/03 | Swansea U21 England Development League 2 |
0-0 | 1-1 | 1 | 2 | D |
| 10/03 | Charlton U21 England Development League 2 |
0-0 | 1-0 | 2 | 2 | W |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite in Sheff Utd U21 vs Cardiff U21?
According to our model, the most likely result is a Sheff Utd U21 win (46%). Probabilities: Sheff Utd U21 46%, draw 22%, Cardiff U21 31%.
How many goals are expected in Sheff Utd U21 vs Cardiff U21?
The model expects 3.5 goals (Sheff Utd U21 1.93 · Cardiff U21 1.57), with a 51% chance of under 3.5 goals.
Will both teams score in Sheff Utd U21 vs Cardiff U21?
The model gives a 59% chance that both teams score.
What is the most likely score?
The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.