Our Bournemouth U21 vs Sheffield Wed U21 Prediction: 3-1
Bournemouth U21 vs Sheffield Wed U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 12:00 GMT kick-off on Friday September 5, 2025. We predict a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams posing an attacking threat, over 2.5 goals is another solid betting option.
This Bournemouth U21 vs Sheffield Wed 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
Bournemouth U21's Last Match – Bournemouth U21 vs Peterborough U21
Bournemouth U21 will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 England Development League 2 defeat at the hands of Peterborough U21 on August 25. In that match, Bournemouth U21 recorded 59% possession and 8 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bournemouth U21 | 59% | 0 (8) | - | 70 |
Peterborough U21 | 41% | 0 (4) | - | 22 |
Sheffield Wed U21's Last Match – Sheffield Wed U21 vs Colchester U21
Sheffield Wed U21 will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-0 England Development League 2 victory over Colchester U21 on September 1. In that match, Sheffield Wed U21 recorded 46% possession, firing 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sheffield Wed U21 | 46% | 0 (9) | - | 36 |
 Colchester U21 | 54% | 0 (2) | - | 36 |
Bournemouth U21 vs Sheffield Wed U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Bournemouth U21 | Sheffield Wed U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.62 | Attacking Strength | 0.89 |
| 0.76 | Defence Strength | 0.81 |
| 2.7 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 9/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 4 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bournemouth U21 are averaging 3.7 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Sheffield Wed U21 average 1.8 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.