Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Brentford U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 20 March the Professional Development League brings Sheffield Wednesday U21 against Brentford U21 at Middlewood Training Ground. Kick-off: 15:00 WAT.
Current form
Sheffield Wednesday U21, last 5: LDWDL Their latest outing: 1–5 defeat to Swansea City U21, away. The attack is flying at 2.7 goals per game.
Brentford U21, last 5: WWWLW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Coventry City U21, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.4 goals per game.
Momentum favours Brentford U21, collecting 2.4 points per game to 1.3 for Sheffield Wednesday U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Sheffield Wednesday U21 1.7 xG, Brentford U21 2.2 xG – a total near 3.9. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 74% and GG at 71%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Sheffield Wednesday U21 25%, draw 21%, Brentford U21 54%.
GG/NG: GG (71%) at 1.36.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (71%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sheffield Wednesday U21 1–2 Brentford U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Sheffield Wednesday U2125%fair 4.05 · @4.40
Draw21%fair 4.71 · @4.33
Brentford U2154%fair 1.85 · @1.53
3.88Expected goals
1.69Sheffield Wednesday U21 xG
2.19Brentford U21 xG
71%Both score
74%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–28%
1–18%
2–27%
2–16%
1–36%
2–35%
From our goals model: Sheffield Wednesday U21 1.7 – 2.2 Brentford 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
Brentford U21 to win✓
54%
1.85
1.53
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
71%
1.41
1.36
Draw no bet
Brentford U21 (draw no bet)✓
69%
1.46
–
Asian handicap
Sheffield Wednesday U21 +1 (Asian handicap)
63%
1.58
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
90%
1.11
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
74%
1.34
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
54%
1.84
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
65%
1.53
–
First team to score
Brentford U21 to score first
55%
1.81
–
Half-time result
Brentford U21 ahead at half-time✗
39%
2.55
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Brentford U21 / FT Brentford U21✗
31%
3.22
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✓
8%
11.96
–
Recent results
Sheffield Wednesday U21 – last 6
LDWDLW
16 Mar
@ Swansea City U21
1–5
L
10 Mar
@ Fleetwood Town U21
3–3
D
6 Mar
vs Peterborough United U21
2–1
W
2 Mar
@ Sheffield United U21
2–2
D
20 Feb
vs Huddersfield Town U21
6–8
L
17 Feb
@ Hull City U21
2–1
W
2.7Scored / game
3.3Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Brentford U21 – last 5
WWWLW
17 Mar
vs Coventry City U21
3–0
W
9 Mar
@ AFC Bournemouth U21
3–2
W
6 Mar
@ Millwall U21
3–2
W
24 Feb
@ Watford U21
1–3
L
17 Feb
vs Charlton Athletic U21
2–1
W
2.4Scored / game
1.6Conceded / game
80%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sheffield Wednesday U21 and Brentford U21.
What is the prediction for Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Brentford U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Brentford U21?
On our numbers Sheffield Wednesday U21 have a 25% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Brentford U21 54%.
How many goals will there be in Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Brentford U21?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 74% likely and both teams score 71% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Brentford U21?
Our predicted score is Sheffield Wednesday U21 1–2 Brentford U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Brentford U21?
Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Brentford U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Friday 20 March 2026 at 15:00 (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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