Our Man Utd U21 vs Sporting U21 Prediction: 1-1
Man Utd U21 vs Sporting U21 in the Premier League International Cup is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday January 20, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Man Utd U21 vs Sporting 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
Man Utd U21's Last Match – Man Utd U21 vs Borussia Dortmund U21
Man Utd U21 will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-0 Premier League International Cup victory over Borussia Dortmund U21 on December 19. In that match, Man Utd U21 recorded 43% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Man Utd U21 | 43% | 0 (5) | - | 27 |
Borussia Dortmund U21 | 57% | 0 (4) | - | 36 |
Sporting U21's Last Match – West Ham U21 vs Sporting U21
Sporting U21 will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 Premier League International Cup triumph against West Ham U21 on December 17. In that match, Sporting U21 controlled 51% of possession and managed 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
West Ham U21 | 49% | 0 (3) | - | 42 |
Sporting U21 | 51% | 0 (8) | - | 41 |
Man Utd U21 vs Sporting U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Man Utd U21 | Sporting U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.79 | Attacking Strength | 0.65 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 0.88 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.67 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.56 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Man Utd U21 are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while Sporting U21 average 1.4 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.


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