Sunderland U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Wednesday 15 April the Premier League Cup brings Sunderland U21 against Blackburn Rovers U21 at Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground. Kick-off: 19:00 WAT. In the table, Sunderland U21 are 2nd on 10 points after 6 matches; Blackburn Rovers U21 are 2nd with 8. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Sunderland U21, last 5: LDWWW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Derby County U21, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 2.5 goals per game.
Blackburn Rovers U21, last 5: WLWLL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Burnley U21, away. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Sunderland U21, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.0 for Blackburn Rovers U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Sunderland U21 2.3 xG, Blackburn Rovers U21 1.8 xG – a total near 4.1. That is an open game on paper: 78% for three or more goals, 73% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Sunderland U21 52%, draw 21%, Blackburn Rovers U21 27%.
GG/NG: GG (73%) at 1.33.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (73%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sunderland U21 2–1 Blackburn Rovers U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Sunderland U2152%fair 1.94 · @1.73
Draw21%fair 4.78 · @3.80
Blackburn Rovers U2127%fair 3.64 · @3.50
4.13Expected goals
2.33Sunderland U21 xG
1.80Blackburn Rovers U21 xG
73%Both score
78%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–18%
2–27%
1–17%
3–16%
1–26%
3–25%
From our goals model: Sunderland U21 2.3 – 1.8 Blackburn Rovers U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Sunderland U21
Blackburn Rovers U21
Attack vs Premier League Cup average
+5%
+11%
Goals conceded vs average
-0%
+12%
Our expected goals here
2.38
2.00
Our own ratings from every Premier League Cup result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sunderland U21 to win✓
52%
1.94
1.73
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
73%
1.37
1.33
Draw no bet
Sunderland U21 (draw no bet)✓
65%
1.53
–
Asian handicap
Blackburn Rovers U21 +1 (Asian handicap)✗
62%
1.62
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
92%
1.09
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
59%
1.69
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
60%
1.66
–
First team to score
Sunderland U21 to score first
56%
1.80
–
Half-time result
Sunderland U21 ahead at half-time✓
40%
2.49
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sunderland U21 / FT Sunderland U21✓
32%
3.14
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.73
–
Recent results
Sunderland U21 – last 6
LDWWWW
6 Apr
@ Derby County U21
1–2
L
30 Mar
vs Reading U21
2–2
D
23 Mar
vs Arsenal U21
3–1
W
9 Mar
vs Leeds United U21
5–2
W
6 Mar
vs Watford U21
3–1
W
2 Mar
@ Crystal Palace U21
1–0
W
2.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Blackburn Rovers U21 – last 6
WLWLLL
12 Apr
@ Burnley U21
2–0
W
6 Apr
vs Aston Villa U21
1–2
L
25 Mar
vs Reading U21
3–1
W
20 Mar
vs West Ham United U21
2–4
L
13 Mar
@ Newcastle United U21
0–2
L
6 Mar
vs Crystal Palace U21
1–2
L
1.5Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sunderland U21 and Blackburn Rovers U21.
What is the prediction for Sunderland U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Sunderland U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21?
On our numbers Sunderland U21 have a 52% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Blackburn Rovers U21 27%.
How many goals will there be in Sunderland U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21?
We expect about 4.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 78% likely and both teams score 73% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sunderland U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21?
Our predicted score is Sunderland U21 2–1 Blackburn Rovers U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.1 goals in total.
When is Sunderland U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21?
Sunderland U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21 (Premier League Cup) kicks off on Wednesday 15 April 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Eppleton Colliery Welfare 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.
