Our Cardiff U21 vs Burnley U21 Prediction: 2-1
Cardiff U21 vs Burnley U21 in the England U21 Premier League Cup is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 23, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Cardiff U21's Last Match – Watford U21 vs Cardiff U21
Cardiff U21 will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-0 England Development League 2 success over Watford U21 on September 19. In that match, Cardiff U21 controlled 53% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Watford U21 | 47% | 0 (3) | - | 45 |
 Cardiff U21 | 53% | 0 (6) | - | 51 |
Burnley U21's Last Match – Southampton U21 vs Burnley U21
Burnley U21 will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 England Premier League 2 defeat at the hands of Southampton U21 on September 19. In that match, Burnley U21 had 47% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southampton U21 | 53% | 0 (7) | - | 37 |
 Burnley U21 | 47% | 0 (3) | - | 54 |
Cardiff U21 vs Burnley U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Cardiff U21 | Burnley U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.72 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 0.6 | Defence Strength | 1.27 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cardiff U21 are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Burnley U21 average 1.7 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Cardiff U21 22-14
Burnley U21 17-17
What are the odds for this match?
Cardiff U21 to win: @3.2
Draw: @4.5
Burnley U21 to win: @1.727
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