Our Sunderland U21 vs Athletic Bilbao U21 Prediction: 1-2
Sunderland U21 vs Athletic Bilbao U21 in the Premier League International Cup is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday November 12, 2025. We’re backing a 1-2 away win, but with both sides showing goal-scoring potential, BTTS is another good betting choice.
This Sunderland U21 vs Athletic Bilbao 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
Sunderland U21's Last Match – Sunderland U21 vs Ipswich U21
Sunderland U21 will want to continue their winning form after a 4-2 England Premier League 2 victory over Ipswich U21, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Sunderland U21 saw 42% of the ball and 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sunderland U21 | 42% | 0 (9) | - | 63 |
 Ipswich U21 | 58% | 0 (4) | - | 77 |
Athletic Bilbao U21's Last Match – Leeds U21 vs Athletic Bilbao U21
Athletic Bilbao U21 will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 Premier League International Cup defeat against Leeds U21 on October 15. In that match, Athletic Bilbao U21 recorded 52% possession, firing 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leeds U21 | 48% | 0 (4) | - | 55 |
Athletic Bilbao U21 | 52% | 0 (7) | - | 108 |
Sunderland U21 vs Athletic Bilbao U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Sunderland U21 | Athletic Bilbao U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.95 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 0.91 | Defence Strength | 0.78 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sunderland U21 are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Athletic Bilbao U21 average 2.0 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.