Our Sunderland U21 vs Arsenal U21 Prediction: 2-3
Sunderland U21 vs Arsenal U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Monday March 23, 2026. Our prediction leans towards a 2-3 away victory, though another solid betting option is over 2.5 goals, considering both teams’ attacking form.
This Sunderland U21 vs Arsenal 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 – Chelsea U21 vs Sunderland U21
After suffering a 0-4 England Premier League 2 loss to Chelsea U21, Sunderland U21 must win to get back on track. In that match, Sunderland U21 recorded 50% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chelsea U21 | 50% | 0 (8) | - | 59 |
 Sunderland U21 | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 21 |
Arsenal U21's Last Match – Arsenal U21 vs Leicester U21
Arsenal U21 will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-5 England Premier League 2 loss to Leicester U21 on March 13. In that match, Arsenal U21 controlled 50% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arsenal U21 | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 55 |
 Leicester U21 | 50% | 0 (10) | - | 50 |
Sunderland U21 vs Arsenal U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Sunderland U21 | Arsenal U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.09 | Attacking Strength | 1.2 |
| 1.37 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.5 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sunderland U21 are averaging 2.5 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Arsenal U21 average 1.4 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.