Our Scunthorpe vs Sunderland U21 Prediction: 0-0
Scunthorpe vs Sunderland U21 in the England National League Cup is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 12, 2025. A tactical battle is on the cards, and with both teams prioritizing defense, a 0-0 draw appears to be the most likely result.
This Scunthorpe vs Sunderland 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 – Tamworth vs Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 England National League victory over Tamworth on August 9. In that match, Scunthorpe had 50% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tamworth | 50% | 8 (3) | - | 38 |
 Scunthorpe | 50% | 6 (4) | - | 42 |
Sunderland U21's Last Match – Gateshead vs Sunderland U21
Sunderland U21 will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 UK Friendlies stalemate against Gateshead on July 12. In that match, Sunderland U21 controlled 54% of possession and managed 11 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gateshead | 46% | 0 (5) | - | 34 |
 Sunderland U21 | 54% | 0 (11) | - | 48 |
Scunthorpe vs Sunderland U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Scunthorpe | Sunderland U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Attacking Strength | 1.15 |
| 0 | Defence Strength | 0.82 |
| 2.5 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.5 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Scunthorpe are averaging 2.5 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Sunderland U21 average 1.5 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.