Match

AFC Bournemouth U21 vs Manchester United U21: prediction and stats

Premier League 2 Division OneRegular SeasonKick-off on March 15, 2027 at 07:00 PM (UTC)AFC Bournemouth Performance Centre, Bournemouth, Dorset

AFC Bournemouth U21Manchester United U21

The Footlab model makes Manchester United U21 the favourite at 41%, against 23% for a draw and 36% for AFC Bournemouth U21. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win AFC Bournemouth U21 vs Manchester United U21?

A very open match: only 80 Elo points separate AFC Bournemouth U21 (1,835) and Manchester United U21 (1,915).

AFC Bournemouth U21 win36 %
Draw23 %
Manchester United U21 win41 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, AFC Bournemouth U21 have 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats; Manchester United U21 have 8, 2 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

AFC Bournemouth U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 21, 2026Chelsea U21(home)2-1Premier League 2 Division One
Aug 14, 2026Cardiff City U21(away)1-4Premier League Cup
Jul 10, 2026Worthing(home)2-2Friendlies Clubs
May 4, 2026Huddersfield Town U21(away)1-4Professional Development League
Apr 24, 2026Wolves U21(home)1-0Professional Development League
Manchester United U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 24, 2026Ipswich Town U21(home)5-0Premier League 2 Division One
Jul 31, 2026Altrincham(away)0-1Friendlies Clubs
May 16, 2026Brighton U21(away)0-1Premier League 2 Division One
May 8, 2026Manchester City U21(away)4-3Premier League 2 Division One
May 4, 2026Crystal Palace U21(away)2-0Premier League 2 Division One

How many goals should we expect?

AFC Bournemouth U21 score 2.3 and concede 2.2 goals per match over their last 15; Manchester United U21 score 1.9 and concede 1.4. The model gives a 71% probability of over 2.5 goals and 71% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
AFC Bournemouth U212.32.2311/1512/15
Manchester United U211.91.439/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

AFC Bournemouth U21 sit 10th in Premier League 2 Division One (3 points from 1 matches) and Manchester United U21 sit 1st (3 points from 1 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
1Manchester United U211100503
10AFC Bournemouth U211100213

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for AFC Bournemouth U21 vs Manchester United U21?
The Footlab model makes Manchester United U21 the favourite at 41%, against 23% for a draw and 36% for AFC Bournemouth U21.
Where and when is AFC Bournemouth U21 vs Manchester United U21 played?
AFC Bournemouth U21 vs Manchester United U21 is played on March 15, 2027 at 07:00 PM (UTC) at AFC Bournemouth Performance Centre, in the Premier League 2 Division One.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 71% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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