Our Watford U21 vs Sheff Utd U21 Prediction: 1-1
Watford U21 vs Sheff Utd U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Friday September 5, 2025. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Watford U21 vs Sheff Utd 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
Watford U21's Last Match – Crewe U21 vs Watford U21
Watford U21 will want to continue their winning form after a 3-2 England Development League 2 victory over Crewe U21, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Watford U21 recorded 64% possession, firing 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crewe U21 | 36% | 0 (6) | - | 17 |
 Watford U21 | 64% | 0 (9) | - | 54 |
Sheff Utd U21's Last Match – Sheff Utd U21 vs Charlton U21
Sheff Utd U21 will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-1 England Development League 2 victory over Charlton U21 on August 29. In that match, Sheff Utd U21 saw 49% of the ball and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sheff Utd U21 | 49% | 0 (8) | - | 58 |
 Charlton U21 | 51% | 0 (3) | - | 57 |
Watford U21 vs Sheff Utd U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Watford U21 | Sheff Utd U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.63 | Attacking Strength | 0.76 |
| 0.89 | Defence Strength | 0.63 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 10/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Watford U21 are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Sheff Utd U21 average 1.9 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.