Our Sunderland U21 vs Blackburn U21 Prediction: 3-1
Sunderland U21 vs Blackburn U21 in the England U21 Premier League Cup is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday April 15, 2026. We’re backing a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This Sunderland 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
Sunderland U21's Last Match – Derby U21 vs Sunderland U21
Sunderland U21 will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 England Premier League 2 defeat at the hands of Derby U21 on April 6. In that match, Sunderland U21 controlled 52% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Derby U21 | 48% | 0 (6) | - | 39 |
Sunderland U21 | 52% | 0 (6) | - | 60 |
Blackburn U21's Last Match – Burnley U21 vs Blackburn U21
Blackburn U21 will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 England Premier League 2 victory over Burnley U21, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Blackburn U21 saw 54% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Burnley U21 | 46% | 0 (5) | - | 53 |
Blackburn U21 | 54% | 0 (5) | - | 47 |
Sunderland U21 vs Blackburn U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Sunderland U21 | Blackburn U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.24 | Attacking Strength | 0.85 |
| 0.49 | Defence Strength | 1.24 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.5 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sunderland U21 are averaging 2.5 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Blackburn U21 average 1.9 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.



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