Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Crewe Alexandra U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Sheffield Wednesday U21 welcome Crewe Alexandra U21 to Middlewood Training Ground for a Professional Development League fixture on Monday 20 April (12:00 WAT).
Current form
Sheffield Wednesday U21, last 5: WLWDL Their latest outing: 4–0 win over Barnsley U21, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Crewe Alexandra U21, last 5: LDWLW Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Coventry City U21, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.7 goals per game.
Momentum favours Crewe Alexandra U21, collecting 1.7 points per game to 1.2 for Sheffield Wednesday U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Sheffield Wednesday U21 2.1 xG, Crewe Alexandra U21 1.6 xG – a total near 3.6. That is an open game on paper: 70% for three or more goals, 70% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Sheffield Wednesday U21 53%, draw 21%, Crewe Alexandra U21 27%.
GG/NG: GG (70%) at 1.36.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (70%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sheffield Wednesday U21 2–1 Crewe Alexandra U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Sheffield Wednesday U2153%fair 1.90 · @1.75
Draw21%fair 4.87 · @4.00
Crewe Alexandra U2127%fair 3.74 · @3.40
3.61Expected goals
2.06Sheffield Wednesday U21 xG
1.55Crewe Alexandra U21 xG
70%Both score
70%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
1–19%
2–27%
1–27%
3–16%
2–06%
From our goals model: Sheffield Wednesday U21 2.1 – 1.6 Crewe Alexandra U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sheffield Wednesday U21 to win✓
53%
1.90
1.75
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
70%
1.43
1.36
Draw no bet
Sheffield Wednesday U21 (draw no bet)✓
66%
1.51
–
Asian handicap
Crewe Alexandra U21 +1 (Asian handicap)✗
64%
1.57
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
70%
1.43
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
51%
1.95
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
70%
1.42
–
First team to score
Sheffield Wednesday U21 to score first✓
55%
1.81
–
Half-time result
Sheffield Wednesday U21 ahead at half-time✓
39%
2.58
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sheffield Wednesday U21 / FT Sheffield Wednesday U21✓
31%
3.24
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.25
–
Recent results
Sheffield Wednesday U21 – last 6
WLWDLL
14 Apr
vs Barnsley U21
4–0
W
10 Apr
vs Cardiff City U21
1–2
L
7 Apr
@ Wigan Athletic U21
2–0
W
31 Mar
@ Millwall U21
1–1
D
20 Mar
vs Brentford U21
1–2
L
16 Mar
@ Swansea City U21
1–5
L
1.7Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Crewe Alexandra U21 – last 6
LDWLWW
17 Apr
@ Coventry City U21
2–3
L
13 Apr
vs Queens Park Rangers U21
1–1
D
7 Apr
vs Barnsley U21
5–2
W
30 Mar
@ AFC Bournemouth U21
2–3
L
23 Mar
vs Colchester United U21
2–0
W
17 Mar
@ Bristol City U21
4–3
W
2.7Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sheffield Wednesday U21 and Crewe Alexandra U21.
What is the prediction for Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Crewe Alexandra U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Crewe Alexandra U21?
On our numbers Sheffield Wednesday U21 have a 53% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Crewe Alexandra U21 27%.
How many goals will there be in Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Crewe Alexandra U21?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 70% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Crewe Alexandra U21?
Our predicted score is Sheffield Wednesday U21 2–1 Crewe Alexandra U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Crewe Alexandra U21?
Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Crewe Alexandra U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Monday 20 April 2026 at 12:00 (West Africa Time) at Middlewood Training Ground.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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