Our Newcastle U21 vs Blackburn U21 Prediction: 3-2
Newcastle U21 vs Blackburn U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday March 13, 2026. Our analysis favors a 3-2 home win, but considering the likelihood of multiple goals, over 2.5 goals is also a solid wager.
This Newcastle U21 vs Blackburn 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
Newcastle U21's Last Match – Leicester U21 vs Newcastle U21
Newcastle U21 will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 England Premier League 2 draw with Leicester U21 on March 9. In that match, Newcastle U21 recorded 43% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leicester U21 | 57% | 0 (6) | - | 54 |
 Newcastle U21 | 43% | 0 (3) | - | 41 |
Blackburn U21's Last Match – Blackburn U21 vs Crystal Palace U21
Blackburn U21 will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 England Premier League 2 defeat against Crystal Palace U21 on March 6. In that match, Blackburn U21 controlled 50% of possession and managed 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blackburn U21 | 50% | 0 (8) | - | 67 |
 Crystal Palace U21 | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 55 |
Newcastle U21 vs Blackburn U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Newcastle U21 | Blackburn U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.14 | Attacking Strength | 0.83 |
| 1.24 | Defence Strength | 1.24 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newcastle U21 are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Blackburn U21 average 1.6 scored and 2.5 conceded per game.