Our Sunderland U21 vs Sporting U21 Prediction: 2-1
Sunderland U21 vs Sporting U21 in the Premier League International Cup is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday November 20, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Sunderland U21 vs Sporting 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
Sunderland U21's Last Match – Sunderland U21 vs Athletic Bilbao U21
Sunderland U21 will look to carry forward their winning form after a 7-1 Premier League International Cup success over Athletic Bilbao U21 on November 12. In that match, Sunderland U21 recorded 50% possession, firing 19 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sunderland U21 | 50% | 0 (19) | - | 86 |
Athletic Bilbao U21 | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 59 |
Sporting U21's Last Match – Leeds U21 vs Sporting U21
Sporting U21 will look to get back on track following a 1-2 Premier League International Cup loss against Leeds U21 on September 25. In that match, Sporting U21 had 47% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Leeds U21 | 53% | 0 (8) | - | 50 |
Sporting U21 | 47% | 0 (4) | - | 30 |
Sunderland U21 vs Sporting U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Sunderland U21 | Sporting U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.45 | Attacking Strength | 0.69 |
| 0.86 | Defence Strength | 0.93 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.6 | Average Scored | 1.83 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sunderland U21 are averaging 2.6 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Sporting U21 average 1.1 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.


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