Manchester United U21 vs Sunderland U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
14:00 WAT, Sunday 26 April: Manchester United U21 v Sunderland U21 in the Premier League 2 Division One, played at Old Trafford. In the table, Manchester United U21 are 9th, upper half, on 10 points after 5 matches; Sunderland U21 are 11th (upper half) with 10. They are level on points, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Manchester United U21, last 5: LDWWW Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Newcastle United U21, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Sunderland U21, last 5: WLDWW Their latest outing: 4–2 win over Blackburn Rovers U21, at home. Scoring is no problem – 3.0 a game lately.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Manchester United U21 2.3 xG, Sunderland U21 1.6 xG – a total near 3.9. That is an open game on paper: 73% for three or more goals, 72% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Manchester United U21 55%, draw 19%, Sunderland U21 26%.
GG/NG: GG (72%) at 1.30.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (73%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Manchester United U21 2–1 Sunderland U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Manchester United U2155%fair 1.80 · @1.77
Draw19%fair 5.24 · @4.10
Sunderland U2126%fair 3.92 · @3.40
3.89Expected goals
2.33Manchester United U21 xG
1.55Sunderland U21 xG
72%Both score
73%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
1–17%
3–17%
2–27%
1–26%
2–06%
From our goals model: Manchester United U21 2.3 – 1.6 Sunderland 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
Manchester United U21 to win✓
55%
1.80
1.77
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.24
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
72%
1.39
1.30
Draw no bet
Manchester United U21 (draw no bet)✓
68%
1.46
–
Asian handicap
Sunderland U21 +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
65%
1.53
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
90%
1.11
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
1.30
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
53%
1.87
1.77
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
65%
1.53
1.42
First team to score
Manchester United U21 to score first
59%
1.70
–
Half-time result
Manchester United U21 ahead at half-time✓
43%
2.33
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Manchester United U21 / FT Manchester United U21✓
35%
2.83
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.53
–
Recent results
Manchester United U21 – last 6
LDWWWD
10 Apr
vs Newcastle United U21
1–3
L
7 Apr
vs Real Madrid U21
2–2
D
3 Apr
@ Leeds United U21
2–1
W
20 Mar
@ Reading U21
1–0
W
13 Mar
vs Southampton U21
2–1
W
6 Mar
@ Birmingham City U21
1–1
D
1.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Sunderland U21 – last 6
WLDWWW
15 Apr
vs Blackburn Rovers U21
4–2
W
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
3.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Manchester United U21 and Sunderland U21.
What is the prediction for Manchester United U21 vs Sunderland U21?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Manchester United U21 vs Sunderland U21?
On our numbers Manchester United U21 have a 55% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Sunderland U21 26%.
How many goals will there be in Manchester United U21 vs Sunderland U21?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 73% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Manchester United U21 vs Sunderland U21?
Our predicted score is Manchester United U21 2–1 Sunderland U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is Manchester United U21 vs Sunderland U21?
Manchester United U21 vs Sunderland U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Sunday 26 April 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Old Trafford.
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.
