Manchester City U21 74%Draw 19%Stoke City U21 7%Expected goals 2.68 – 0.82
59%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.70 · bookmaker 1.50 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.50Odds
Picks by market
ResultManchester City U21 to win ✓74% · @1.18
Double chanceManchester City U21 or draw ✓93% · @1.04
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.50
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓68% · fair 1.47
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.22
Manchester City U21 vs Stoke City U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 23 October the Premier League 2 Division One brings Manchester City U21 against Stoke City U21 at Academy Stadium. Kick-off: 19:00 WAT. In the table, Manchester City U21 are 22nd, lower half, on 6 points after 4 matches; Stoke City U21 are 26th (lower half) with 4. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Manchester City U21, last 5: LLLWW Their latest outing: 2–4 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur U21, away. The attack is flying at 2.8 goals per game.
Stoke City U21, last 5: LLLDL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Nordsjælland U21, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Manchester City U21, collecting 1.0 points per game to 0.2 for Stoke City U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Manchester City U21 2.7 xG, Stoke City U21 0.8 xG – a total near 3.5. That is an open game on paper: 68% for three or more goals, 59% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Manchester City U21 74%, draw 19%, Stoke City U21 7%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.50.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (59%, odds 1.50). Most likely score in line with that pick: Manchester City U21 2–1 Stoke City U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Manchester City U2174%fair 1.34 · @1.18
Draw19%fair 5.40 · @5.80
Stoke City U217%fair 14.32 · @11.00
3.50Expected goals
2.68Manchester City U21 xG
0.82Stoke City U21 xG
59%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–011%
3–010%
2–19%
1–08%
3–18%
1–17%
From our goals model: Manchester City U21 2.7 – 0.8 Stoke 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
Manchester City U21 to win✓
74%
1.34
1.18
Double chance
Manchester City U21 or draw✓
93%
1.08
1.04
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.70
1.50
Draw no bet
Manchester City U21 (draw no bet)✓
91%
1.09
–
Asian handicap
Manchester City U21 -1 (Asian handicap)
70%
1.42
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
68%
1.47
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
54%
1.86
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
73%
1.38
–
First team to score
Manchester City U21 to score first
74%
1.35
–
Half-time result
Manchester City U21 ahead at half-time✗
57%
1.76
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Manchester City U21 / FT Manchester City U21✗
53%
1.89
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.22
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Recent results
Manchester City U21 – last 6
LLLWWL
19 Sep
@ Tottenham Hotspur U21
2–4
L
15 Sep
@ Chesterfield
3–5
L
28 Aug
@ Nottingham Forest U21
1–2
L
24 Aug
vs Wolves U21
4–0
W
19 Aug
@ Mansfield Town
4–1
W
8 May
vs Manchester United U21
3–4
L
2.8Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Stoke City U21 – last 6
LLLDLL
20 Oct
vs Nordsjælland U21
0–2
L
16 Oct
vs Chelsea U21
1–2
L
13 Oct
@ FC Halifax Town
2–4
L
9 Oct
vs Charlton Athletic U21
2–2
D
21 Sep
@ AFC Bournemouth U21
1–2
L
16 Sep
vs Borussia M'gladbach II
0–2
L
1.0Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Manchester City U21 and Stoke City U21.
What is the prediction for Manchester City U21 vs Stoke City U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Manchester City U21 vs Stoke City U21?
On our numbers Manchester City U21 have a 74% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Stoke City U21 7%.
How many goals will there be in Manchester City U21 vs Stoke City U21?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Manchester City U21 vs Stoke City U21?
Our predicted score is Manchester City U21 2–1 Stoke City U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Manchester City U21 vs Stoke City U21?
Manchester City U21 vs Stoke City U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Friday 23 October 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Academy 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.
