Our Stevenage vs Crystal Palace U21 Prediction: 2-1
Stevenage vs Crystal Palace U21 in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday October 21, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Stevenage vs Crystal Palace 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
Stevenage's Last Match – Lincoln City vs Stevenage
Stevenage will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 England League 1 defeat against Lincoln City on October 18. In that match, Stevenage saw 54% of the ball and 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lincoln City | 46% | 0 (5) | 2.39 | 48 |
 Stevenage | 54% | 0 (0) | 0.17 | 34 |
Crystal Palace U21's Last Match – Crystal Palace U21 vs Birmingham U21
Crystal Palace U21 will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-1 England Premier League 2 success over Birmingham U21 on October 6. In that match, Crystal Palace U21 controlled 56% of possession and managed 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crystal Palace U21 | 56% | 0 (7) | - | 46 |
 Birmingham U21 | 44% | 0 (3) | - | 36 |
Stevenage vs Crystal Palace U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Stevenage | Crystal Palace U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.89 | Attacking Strength | 0.71 |
| 0.57 | Defence Strength | 1.21 |
| 2.5 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Stevenage are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Crystal Palace U21 average 2.3 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.