Our Northampton vs Chelsea U21 Prediction: 2-2
Northampton vs Chelsea U21 in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 23, 2025. We predict a tightly contested 2-2 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Northampton vs Chelsea 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
Northampton's Last Match – Wycombe vs Northampton
Northampton must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 England League 1 defeat against Wycombe on September 20. In that match, Northampton saw 46% of the ball and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wycombe | 54% | 0 (5) | 1.25 | 45 |
 Northampton | 46% | 0 (1) | 0.24 | 29 |
Chelsea U21's Last Match – Chelsea U21 vs Ipswich U21
Chelsea U21 will look to get back on track following a 2-4 England Premier League 2 loss against Ipswich U21 on September 20. In that match, Chelsea U21 had 55% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chelsea U21 | 55% | 0 (4) | - | 41 |
 Ipswich U21 | 45% | 0 (7) | - | 36 |
Northampton vs Chelsea U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Northampton | Chelsea U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.57 | Attacking Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.41 | Defence Strength | 1.45 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 2.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Northampton are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Chelsea U21 average 2.5 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.
Northampton 8-9
Chelsea U21 25-20
What are the odds for this match?
Northampton to win: @1.75
Draw: @3.75
Chelsea U21 to win: @3.6
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