Our Scunthorpe vs Middlesbrough U21 Prediction: 1-3
Scunthorpe vs Middlesbrough U21 in the England National League Cup is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday October 28, 2025. A 1-3 win for the visitors is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals seems like a solid bet given both teams' attacking form.
This Scunthorpe vs Middlesbrough 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
Scunthorpe's Last Match – Scunthorpe vs Aldershot
Scunthorpe will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 England National League win against Aldershot on October 25. In that match, Scunthorpe saw 50% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Scunthorpe | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 89 |
 Aldershot | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 82 |
Middlesbrough U21's Last Match – Middlesbrough U21 vs Wolverhampton U21
Middlesbrough U21 will look to get back on track following a 0-1 England Premier League 2 loss against Wolverhampton U21 on October 24. In that match, Middlesbrough U21 controlled 50% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Middlesbrough U21 | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 26 |
 Wolverhampton U21 | 50% | 0 (8) | - | 66 |
Scunthorpe vs Middlesbrough U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Scunthorpe | Middlesbrough U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.81 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 1.86 | Defence Strength | 0.54 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Scunthorpe are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Middlesbrough U21 average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.