Our Sheff Utd U21 vs Crewe U21 Prediction: 4-1
Sheff Utd U21 vs Crewe U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday January 20, 2026. We’re backing a 4-1 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This Sheff Utd U21 vs Crewe 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
Sheff Utd U21's Last Match – Derby U21 vs Sheff Utd U21
Sheff Utd U21 will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 England U21 Premier League Cup victory over Derby U21, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign.
Crewe U21's Last Match – Crewe U21 vs Huddersfield U21
Crewe U21 will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-5 England Development League 2 defeat at the hands of Huddersfield U21 on November 17. In that match, Crewe U21 saw 51% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crewe U21 | 51% | 0 (2) | - | 38 |
 Huddersfield U21 | 49% | 0 (12) | - | 39 |
Sheff Utd U21 vs Crewe U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Sheff Utd U21 | Crewe U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.35 | Attacking Strength | 0.82 |
| 0.41 | Defence Strength | 1.45 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 0.4 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 0/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sheff Utd U21 are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Crewe U21 average 0.9 scored and 3.0 conceded per game.
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