Our Southampton U21 vs Sunderland U21 Prediction: 3-2
Southampton U21 vs Sunderland U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Friday August 22, 2025. We’re backing a 3-2 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This Southampton U21 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
Southampton U21's Last Match – Newcastle U21 vs Southampton U21
Southampton U21 will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 England Premier League 2 victory over Newcastle U21 on August 17. In that match, Southampton U21 saw 50% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newcastle U21 | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 65 |
Southampton U21 | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 25 |
Sunderland U21's Last Match – Sunderland U21 vs Tottenham U21
Sunderland U21 will hope to recover from their recent 3-5 England Premier League 2 setback against Tottenham U21 on August 18. In that match, Sunderland U21 recorded 50% possession and 10 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sunderland U21 | 50% | 0 (10) | - | 51 |
Tottenham U21 | 50% | 0 (12) | - | 46 |
Southampton U21 vs Sunderland U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Southampton U21 | Sunderland U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.51 | Attacking Strength | 1.1 |
| 1.04 | Defence Strength | 1.11 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.4 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Southampton U21 are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Sunderland U21 average 1.7 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.



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