Match

Crystal Palace U21 vs Paris Saint-Germain U21: prediction and stats

Premier League International CupGroup StageKick-off on September 2, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC)VBS Community Stadium, Sutton, Surrey

Crystal Palace U21Paris Saint-Germain U21

The Footlab model makes Paris Saint-Germain U21 the favourite at 38%, against 24% for a draw and 38% for Crystal Palace 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

Limited history for at least one of the two teams: read this prediction with caution.

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Crystal Palace U21 vs Paris Saint-Germain U21?

A very open match: only 64 Elo points separate Crystal Palace U21 (1,852) and Paris Saint-Germain U21 (1,788).

Crystal Palace U21 win38 %
Draw24 %
Paris Saint-Germain U21 win38 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Crystal Palace U21 have 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats; Paris Saint-Germain U21 have 2, 1 and 1.

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

Crystal Palace U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Arsenal U21(away)1-1Premier League 2 Division One
May 4, 2026Manchester United U21(home)0-2Premier League 2 Division One
Apr 26, 2026Liverpool U21(away)2-2Premier League 2 Division One
Apr 13, 2026Arsenal U21(home)2-0Premier League 2 Division One
Apr 3, 2026Nottingham Forest U21(away)0-2Premier League 2 Division One
Paris Saint-Germain U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jan 19, 2026Nottingham Forest U21(away)0-2Premier League International Cup
Dec 14, 2025Brighton U21(away)2-2Premier League International Cup
Dec 3, 2025Chelsea U21(away)3-1Premier League International Cup
Nov 21, 2025Newcastle United U21(away)2-0Premier League International Cup

How many goals should we expect?

Crystal Palace U21 score 1.3 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Paris Saint-Germain U21 score 1.8 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 66% probability of over 2.5 goals and 67% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Crystal Palace U211.31.528/158/15
Paris Saint-Germain U211.81.312/42/4

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

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 Crystal Palace U21 vs Paris Saint-Germain U21?
The Footlab model makes Paris Saint-Germain U21 the favourite at 38%, against 24% for a draw and 38% for Crystal Palace U21.
Where and when is Crystal Palace U21 vs Paris Saint-Germain U21 played?
Crystal Palace U21 vs Paris Saint-Germain U21 is played on September 2, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC) at VBS Community Stadium, in the Premier League International Cup.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 66% 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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