Our Bournemouth U21 vs Bristol City U21 Prediction: 3-1
Bournemouth U21 vs Bristol City U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Monday January 26, 2026. A 3-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This Bournemouth U21 vs Bristol City 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 Reading U21
Bournemouth U21 will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-0 England U21 Premier League Cup victory over Reading U21 on January 22. In that match, Bournemouth U21 had 41% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bournemouth U21 | 41% | 0 (2) | - | 36 |
Reading U21 | 59% | 0 (7) | - | 67 |
Bristol City U21's Last Match – Bristol City U21 vs Cardiff U21
Determined to maintain their recent success, Bristol City U21 must win following their 3-1 England Development League 2 victory against Cardiff U21 on January 20. In that match, Bristol City U21 saw 49% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bristol City U21 | 49% | 0 (5) | - | 39 |
Cardiff U21 | 51% | 0 (2) | - | 34 |
Bournemouth U21 vs Bristol City U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Bournemouth U21 | Bristol City U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.26 | Attacking Strength | 0.63 |
| 0.81 | Defence Strength | 1.12 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 10/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bournemouth U21 are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Bristol City U21 average 1.8 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.


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