Sheffield United U21 61%Draw 19%Cardiff City U21 21%Expected goals 2.09 – 1.11
61%
Betarazi pick
Sheffield United U21 to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.65 · bookmaker 1.75 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.75Odds
Picks by market
ResultSheffield United U21 to win ✗61% · @1.75
Double chanceEither team to win ✗81% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.40
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.12
Sheffield United U21 vs Cardiff City U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
14:00 WAT, Monday 14 September: Sheffield United U21 v Cardiff City U21 in the Professional Development League. In the table, Sheffield United U21 are 6th, upper half, on 13 points after 8 matches; Cardiff City U21 are 5th (upper half) with 13. They are level on points, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Sheffield United U21, last 5: LWWDL Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Bristol City U21, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately.
Cardiff City U21, last 5: WDWLW Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Plymouth U21, away. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Sheffield United U21 2.1 xG, Cardiff City U21 1.1 xG – a total near 3.2. That is an open game on paper: 62% for three or more goals, 62% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Sheffield United U21 61%, draw 19%, Cardiff City U21 21%.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.40.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Sheffield United U21 to win (61%, odds 1.75 – longer than our fair 1.65, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sheffield United U21 2–1 Cardiff City U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Sheffield United U2161%fair 1.65 · @1.75
Draw19%fair 5.34 · @3.80
Cardiff City U2121%fair 4.87 · @3.40
3.20Expected goals
2.09Sheffield United U21 xG
1.11Cardiff City U21 xG
62%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–110%
1–19%
2–09%
1–09%
3–17%
3–06%
From our goals model: Sheffield United U21 2.1 – 1.1 Cardiff 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
Sheffield United U21 to win✗
61%
1.65
1.75 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
81%
1.23
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
62%
1.61
1.40
Draw no bet
Sheffield United U21 (draw no bet)
75%
1.34
–
Asian handicap
Cardiff City U21 +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
63%
1.58
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
83%
1.21
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
62%
1.61
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
60%
1.66
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
–
First team to score
Sheffield United U21 to score first✓
63%
1.60
–
Half-time result
Sheffield United U21 ahead at half-time✓
44%
2.26
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sheffield United U21 / FT Sheffield United U21✗
38%
2.62
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.12
–
Recent results
Sheffield United U21 – last 6
LWWDLW
1 Sep
@ Bristol City U21
1–3
L
25 Aug
vs West Ham United U21
3–1
W
17 Aug
@ Swansea City U21
2–0
W
21 Apr
vs Swansea City U21
2–2
D
13 Apr
vs Bristol City U21
1–2
L
31 Mar
@ Colchester United U21
4–2
W
2.2Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Cardiff City U21 – last 6
WDWLWL
7 Sep
@ Plymouth U21
3–2
W
1 Sep
vs Sheffield Wednesday U21
0–0
D
25 Aug
@ Wigan Athletic U21
5–2
W
18 Aug
vs Barnsley U21
1–2
L
14 Aug
vs AFC Bournemouth U21
4–1
W
8 Aug
vs Fulham U21
0–4
L
2.2Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sheffield United U21 and Cardiff City U21.
What is the prediction for Sheffield United U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
Our pick is Sheffield United U21 to win with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Sheffield United U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
On our numbers Sheffield United U21 have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Cardiff City U21 21%.
How many goals will there be in Sheffield United U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sheffield United U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
Our predicted score is Sheffield United U21 2–1 Cardiff City U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Sheffield United U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
Sheffield United U21 vs Cardiff City U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Monday 14 September 2026 at 14:00 (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.
