Match

Chelsea U21 vs Liverpool U21: prediction and stats

Premier League 2 Division OneRegular SeasonKick-off on October 24, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Kingsmeadow, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey

Chelsea U21Liverpool U21

The Footlab model makes Chelsea U21 the favourite at 51%, against 21% for a draw and 27% for Liverpool U21. The most likely score is 2-1.

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 Chelsea U21 vs Liverpool U21?

A very open match: only 72 Elo points separate Chelsea U21 (1,870) and Liverpool U21 (1,797).

Chelsea U21 win51 %
Draw21 %
Liverpool U21 win27 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Chelsea U21 have 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats; Liverpool U21 have 8, 4 and 3.

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

Chelsea U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 25, 2026Bristol Rovers(away)2-2EFL Trophy
Aug 21, 2026AFC Bournemouth U21(away)1-2Premier League 2 Division One
Jul 21, 2026Cardiff City U21(home)0-0Friendlies Clubs
May 1, 2026Tottenham Hotspur U21(home)1-3Premier League 2 Division One
Apr 25, 2026Middlesbrough U21(home)1-0Premier League 2 Division One
Liverpool U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 21, 2026Everton U21(away)1-1Premier League 2 Division One
Aug 1, 2026Cardiff City U21(home)3-4Friendlies Clubs
Apr 26, 2026Crystal Palace U21(home)2-2Premier League 2 Division One
Mar 22, 2026Crystal Palace U21(home)1-5Premier League 2 Division One
Mar 16, 2026Manchester City U21(away)0-2Premier League 2 Division One

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 4 meetings: 2 Chelsea U21 win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 Liverpool U21 win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Feb 16, 2025Liverpool U21 0-3 Chelsea U21Premier League 2 Division One
Dec 17, 2023Liverpool U21 2-1 Chelsea U21Premier League 2 Division One
Mar 11, 2023Chelsea U21 3-1 Liverpool U21Premier League 2 Division One
Feb 19, 2023Liverpool U21 0-0 Chelsea U21Premier League 2 Division One

Last archived meeting: Liverpool U21 vs Chelsea U21 on Feb 16, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

Chelsea U21 score 2.3 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Liverpool U21 score 2.6 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 73% probability of over 2.5 goals and 71% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Chelsea U212.31.269/1512/15
Liverpool U212.61.7410/1511/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Chelsea U21 sit 24th in Premier League 2 Division One (0 points from 1 matches) and Liverpool U21 sit 15th (1 points from 1 matches).

2026-27 standings
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15Liverpool U211010111
24Chelsea U211001120

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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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

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 Chelsea U21 vs Liverpool U21?
The Footlab model makes Chelsea U21 the favourite at 51%, against 21% for a draw and 27% for Liverpool U21.
Where and when is Chelsea U21 vs Liverpool U21 played?
Chelsea U21 vs Liverpool U21 is played on October 24, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Kingsmeadow, in the Premier League 2 Division One.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 73% 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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