Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Bristol City U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 22 August the Professional Development League brings Sheffield Wednesday U21 against Bristol City U21. Kick-off: 12:00 WAT. In the table, Sheffield Wednesday U21 are 16th, in the drop zone, on 7 points after 8 matches; Bristol City U21 are 8th (upper half) with 12.
Current form
Sheffield Wednesday U21, last 5: WWLWD Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Crewe Alexandra U21, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 2 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Bristol City U21, last 5: DWWLD Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Wigan Athletic U21, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Sheffield Wednesday U21 2.0 xG, Bristol City U21 2.0 xG – a total near 4.0. That is an open game on paper: 76% 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 – Sheffield Wednesday U21 40%, draw 19%, Bristol City U21 41%.
GG/NG: GG (73%) at 1.35.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (73%, odds 1.35). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sheffield Wednesday U21 1–2 Bristol City U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Sheffield Wednesday U2140%fair 2.52 · @2.20
Draw19%fair 5.23 · @3.90
Bristol City U2141%fair 2.43 · @2.45
4.00Expected goals
1.98Sheffield Wednesday U21 xG
2.02Bristol City U21 xG
73%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–27%
1–17%
2–27%
2–17%
1–35%
2–35%
From our goals model: Sheffield Wednesday U21 2.0 – 2.0 Bristol City 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
Bristol City U21 to win✗
41%
2.43
2.45
Double chance
Either team to win✗
81%
1.24
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
73%
1.38
1.35
Draw no bet
Bristol City U21 (draw no bet)
51%
1.97
–
Asian handicap
Sheffield Wednesday U21 +1 (Asian handicap)✓
73%
1.37
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
76%
1.31
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
57%
1.77
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
63%
1.59
–
First team to score
Bristol City U21 to score first
50%
2.02
–
Half-time result
Bristol City U21 ahead at half-time✗
34%
2.96
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Bristol City U21 / FT Bristol City U21✗
25%
4.05
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
7%
13.52
–
Recent results
Sheffield Wednesday U21 – last 6
WWLWDL
20 Apr
vs Crewe Alexandra U21
3–0
W
14 Apr
vs Barnsley U21
4–0
W
10 Apr
vs Cardiff City U21
1–2
L
7 Apr
@ Wigan Athletic U21
2–0
W
31 Mar
@ Millwall U21
1–1
D
20 Mar
vs Brentford U21
1–2
L
2.0Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Bristol City U21 – last 6
DWWLDW
18 Aug
vs Wigan Athletic U21
2–2
D
20 Apr
vs Colchester United U21
3–1
W
13 Apr
@ Sheffield United U21
2–1
W
8 Apr
@ Hull City U21
1–4
L
31 Mar
vs Huddersfield Town U21
1–1
D
24 Mar
@ Wigan Athletic U21
3–2
W
2.0Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sheffield Wednesday U21 and Bristol City U21.
What is the prediction for Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Bristol City U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.
Who will win Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Bristol City U21?
On our numbers Sheffield Wednesday U21 have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Bristol City U21 41%.
How many goals will there be in Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Bristol City U21?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 73% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Bristol City U21?
Our predicted score is Sheffield Wednesday U21 1–2 Bristol City U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Bristol City U21?
Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Bristol City U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 12:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
