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 – Truro City vs Southampton U21
Southampton U21 will be looking to bounce back after a 2-3 England National League Cup defeat against Truro City on August 13. In that match, Southampton U21 saw 56% of the ball and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Truro City | 44% | 0 (9) | - | 51 |
Southampton U21 | 56% | 0 (6) | - | 44 |
Sunderland U21's Last Match – Scunthorpe vs Sunderland U21
Sunderland U21 will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-2 England National League Cup success over Scunthorpe on August 12. In that match, Sunderland U21 recorded 55% possession and 7 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Scunthorpe | 45% | 0 (7) | - | 40 |
Sunderland U21 | 55% | 0 (7) | - | 49 |
Southampton U21 vs Sunderland U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Southampton U21 | Sunderland U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.48 | Attacking Strength | 1.1 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Southampton U21 are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Sunderland U21 average 1.7 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.