Our Sheff Utd U21 vs Bournemouth U21 Prediction: 3-1
Sheff Utd U21 vs Bournemouth U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Monday March 23, 2026. A 3-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative given both teams' scoring form.
This Sheff Utd U21 vs Bournemouth U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sheff Utd U21's Last Match – Hull U21 vs Sheff Utd U21
Sheff Utd U21 will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 England Development League 2 stalemate against Hull U21 on March 10. In that match, Sheff Utd U21 had 50% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hull U21 | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 35 |
 Sheff Utd U21 | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 45 |
Bournemouth U21's Last Match – Bournemouth U21 vs Brentford U21
Bournemouth U21 must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 2-3 England Development League 2 defeat against Brentford U21 on March 9. In that match, Bournemouth U21 saw 46% of the ball and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bournemouth U21 | 46% | 0 (7) | - | 52 |
Brentford U21 | 54% | 0 (8) | - | 42 |
Sheff Utd U21 vs Bournemouth U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Sheff Utd U21 | Bournemouth U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Attacking Strength | 1.1 |
| 0.64 | Defence Strength | 1.14 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 2.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sheff Utd U21 are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Bournemouth U21 average 2.6 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.