Burnley U21 64%Draw 14%Preston North End U21 22%Expected goals 1.82 – 0.87
64%
Betarazi pick
Burnley U21 to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.56 · bookmaker 1.73 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.73Odds
Picks by market
ResultBurnley U21 to win ✗64% · @1.73
Double chanceEither team to win ✗86% · @1.17
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗53% · fair 1.88
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · fair 1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–0 ✗7% · fair 14.67
Burnley U21 vs Preston North End U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Burnley U21 welcome Preston North End U21 for a Premier League Cup fixture on Friday 9 October (19:00 WAT). In the table, Burnley U21 are 1st on 12 points after 6 matches; Preston North End U21 are 4th with 5.
Current form
Burnley U21, last 5: WLWLL Their latest outing: 4–1 win over Derby County U21, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Preston North End U21, last 4: LWLD Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Wolves U21, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 2.3 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Burnley U21 1.8 xG, Preston North End U21 0.9 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 56%, GG 47%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Burnley U21 64%, draw 14%, Preston North End U21 22%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Burnley U21 to win (64%, odds 1.73 – longer than our fair 1.56, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Burnley U21 1–0 Preston North End U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Burnley U2164%fair 1.56 · @1.73
Draw14%fair 7.03 · @4.10
Preston North End U2122%fair 4.60 · @3.40
2.70Expected goals
1.82Burnley U21 xG
0.87Preston North End U21 xG
47%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–012%
2–011%
1–111%
2–110%
3–07%
0–07%
From our goals model: Burnley U21 1.8 – 0.9 Preston North End 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
Burnley U21 to win✗
64%
1.56
1.73 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
86%
1.17
1.17
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
53%
1.88
–
Draw no bet
Burnley U21 (draw no bet)
75%
1.34
–
Asian handicap
Preston North End U21 +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
65%
1.53
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.33
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
56%
1.79
1.53
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
71%
1.40
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
First team to score
Burnley U21 to score first
63%
1.59
–
Half-time result
Burnley U21 ahead at half-time✗
43%
2.33
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Burnley U21 / FT Burnley U21✗
37%
2.67
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–0✗
7%
14.67
–
Recent results
Burnley U21 – last 6
WLWLLL
18 Sep
vs Derby County U21
4–1
W
14 Sep
@ Nottingham Forest U21
0–1
L
8 Sep
@ Fleetwood Town U21
2–1
W
28 Aug
vs Reading U21
1–3
L
21 Aug
@ Fulham U21
3–4
L
14 Aug
@ Wolves U21
0–2
L
1.7Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Preston North End U21 – last 4
LWLD
2 Sep
vs Wolves U21
0–1
L
18 Aug
@ Fleetwood Town U21
2–1
W
28 Jul
@ Blackburn Rovers U21
2–5
L
21 Jul
@ Lancaster City
2–2
D
1.5Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
75%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Burnley U21 and Preston North End U21.
What is the prediction for Burnley U21 vs Preston North End U21?
Our pick is Burnley U21 to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.73.
Who will win Burnley U21 vs Preston North End U21?
On our numbers Burnley U21 have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 14% and Preston North End U21 22%.
How many goals will there be in Burnley U21 vs Preston North End U21?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 47% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Burnley U21 vs Preston North End U21?
Our predicted score is Burnley U21 1–0 Preston North End U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Burnley U21 vs Preston North End U21?
Burnley U21 vs Preston North End U21 (Premier League Cup) kicks off on Friday 9 October 2026 at 19:00 (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.
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