Our Stockport U21 vs Cardiff U21 Prediction: 1-2
Stockport U21 vs Cardiff U21 in the England U21 Premier League Cup is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Monday December 22, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Stockport U21 vs Cardiff 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
Stockport U21's Last Match – Cardiff U21 vs Stockport U21
Stockport U21 will look to get back on track following a 2-7 England U21 Premier League Cup loss against Cardiff U21 on December 5. In that match, Stockport U21 saw 41% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardiff U21 | 59% | 0 (14) | - | 58 |
Stockport U21 | 41% | 0 (3) | - | 32 |
Cardiff U21's Last Match – Cardiff U21 vs QPR U21
Cardiff U21 will hope to extend their good run following a 3-1 England U21 Premier League Cup win against QPR U21 on December 12. In that match, Cardiff U21 controlled 48% of possession and managed 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff U21 | 48% | 0 (8) | - | 52 |
 QPR U21 | 52% | 0 (3) | - | 48 |
Stockport U21 vs Cardiff U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Stockport U21 | Cardiff U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85 | Attacking Strength | 0.82 |
| 1.39 | Defence Strength | 0.7 |
| 0.67 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.89 | Average Scored | 2.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Stockport U21 are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 2.9 conceded per match, while Cardiff U21 average 2.6 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
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