Doncaster vs Liverpool U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Tuesday 6 October the EFL Trophy brings Doncaster against Liverpool U21 at Keepmoat Stadium. Kick-off: 19:00 WAT. In the table, Doncaster are 1st on 9 points after 3 matches; Liverpool U21 are 4th with 2.
Current form
Doncaster, last 5: WLLLD Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Peterborough, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Liverpool U21, last 5: DWLWD Their latest outing: 3–3 draw with Rochdale, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Doncaster 3.7 xG, Liverpool U21 1.8 xG – a total near 5.5. That is an open game on paper: 91% for three or more goals, 73% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Doncaster 67%, draw 22%, Liverpool U21 11%.
GG/NG: GG (73%) at 1.40.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (73%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Doncaster 3–1 Liverpool U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Doncaster67%fair 1.50 · @1.44
Draw22%fair 4.52 · @4.20
Liverpool U2111%fair 8.89 · @5.00
5.50Expected goals
3.65Doncaster xG
1.85Liverpool U21 xG
73%Both score
91%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
3–16%
3–26%
4–16%
4–25%
2–15%
2–25%
From our goals model: Doncaster 3.7 – 1.8 Liverpool 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
Doncaster to win✓
67%
1.50
1.44
Double chance
Doncaster or draw✓
89%
1.13
1.12
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
73%
1.38
1.40
Draw no bet
Doncaster (draw no bet)✓
86%
1.17
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Asian handicap
Doncaster -1 (Asian handicap)
65%
1.54
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
97%
1.03
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
80%
1.25
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Over 4.5 goals✗
64%
1.56
–
First team to score
Doncaster to score first✓
66%
1.51
–
Half-time result
Doncaster ahead at half-time✓
56%
1.79
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Doncaster / FT Doncaster✓
50%
2.01
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–1✗
6%
16.30
–
Recent results
Doncaster – last 6
WLLLDD
19 Sep
@ Peterborough
2–0
W
12 Sep
@ AFC Wimbledon
0–1
L
8 Sep
vs Huddersfield
1–3
L
5 Sep
vs Plymouth
2–3
L
1 Sep
vs Notts County
1–1
D
29 Aug
@ Stevenage
2–2
D
1.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Liverpool U21 – last 6
DWLWDL
22 Sep
@ Rochdale
3–3
D
19 Sep
vs Brighton U21
5–1
W
14 Sep
@ West Ham United U21
0–1
L
30 Aug
vs Leeds United U21
2–1
W
21 Aug
@ Everton U21
1–1
D
1 Aug
vs Cardiff City U21
3–4
L
2.3Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Doncaster and Liverpool U21.
What is the prediction for Doncaster vs Liverpool U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Doncaster vs Liverpool U21?
On our numbers Doncaster have a 67% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Liverpool U21 11%.
How many goals will there be in Doncaster vs Liverpool U21?
We expect about 5.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 91% likely and both teams score 73% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Doncaster vs Liverpool U21?
Our predicted score is Doncaster 3–1 Liverpool U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.5 goals in total.
When is Doncaster vs Liverpool U21?
Doncaster vs Liverpool U21 (EFL Trophy) kicks off on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Keepmoat Stadium.
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.