Plymouth vs Crystal Palace U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Plymouth welcome Crystal Palace U21 to Home Park for a EFL Trophy fixture on Tuesday 22 September (19:00 WAT). In the table, Plymouth are 2nd on 6 points after 3 matches; Crystal Palace U21 are 4th with 1.
Current form
Plymouth, last 5: WWWLW Their latest outing: 4–2 win over Blackpool, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game.
Crystal Palace U21, last 5: LWWWD Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Blackburn Rovers U21, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Plymouth 2.3 xG, Crystal Palace U21 0.7 xG – a total near 3.0. That is an open game on paper: 58% for three or more goals, 59% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Plymouth 73%, draw 19%, Crystal Palace U21 8%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.50.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Plymouth to win (73%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Plymouth 2–0 Crystal Palace U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Plymouth73%fair 1.37 · @1.25
Draw19%fair 5.28 · @5.00
Crystal Palace U218%fair 12.43 · @7.50
3.00Expected goals
2.32Plymouth xG
0.68Crystal Palace U21 xG
59%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–013%
1–012%
3–010%
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
From our goals model: Plymouth 2.3 – 0.7 Crystal Palace 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
Plymouth to win✓
73%
1.37
1.25
Double chance
Plymouth or draw✓
92%
1.09
1.07
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.69
1.50
Draw no bet
Plymouth (draw no bet)✓
90%
1.11
–
Asian handicap
Plymouth -1 (Asian handicap)✓
66%
1.51
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
58%
1.73
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
65%
1.55
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
82%
1.23
–
First team to score
Plymouth to score first✓
73%
1.36
–
Half-time result
Plymouth ahead at half-time✓
54%
1.86
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Plymouth / FT Plymouth✓
50%
2.00
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.96
–
Recent results
Plymouth – last 6
WWWLWL
19 Sep
@ Blackpool
4–2
W
12 Sep
vs Barnsley
3–0
W
5 Sep
@ Doncaster
3–2
W
1 Sep
@ Leicester
0–2
L
29 Aug
vs Bradford
2–0
W
25 Aug
vs Coventry
2–4
L
2.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Crystal Palace U21 – last 6
LWWWDL
19 Sep
vs Blackburn Rovers U21
0–1
L
15 Sep
@ Swindon Town
2–1
W
2 Sep
vs Paris Saint-Germain U21
2–1
W
28 Aug
@ Aston Villa U21
2–0
W
22 Aug
@ Arsenal U21
1–1
D
4 May
vs Manchester United U21
0–2
L
1.2Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Plymouth and Crystal Palace U21.
What is the prediction for Plymouth vs Crystal Palace U21?
Our pick is Plymouth to win with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Plymouth vs Crystal Palace U21?
On our numbers Plymouth have a 73% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Crystal Palace U21 8%.
How many goals will there be in Plymouth vs Crystal Palace U21?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Plymouth vs Crystal Palace U21?
Our predicted score is Plymouth 2–0 Crystal Palace U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Plymouth vs Crystal Palace U21?
Plymouth vs Crystal Palace U21 (EFL Trophy) kicks off on Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Home Park.
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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