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
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).
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.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Arsenal U21(away) | 1-1 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| May 4, 2026 | Manchester United U21(home) | 0-2 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Liverpool U21(away) | 2-2 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Arsenal U21(home) | 2-0 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Nottingham Forest U21(away) | 0-2 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2026 | Nottingham Forest U21(away) | 0-2 | Premier League International Cup |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Brighton U21(away) | 2-2 | Premier League International Cup |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Chelsea U21(away) | 3-1 | Premier League International Cup |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Newcastle United U21(away) | 2-0 | Premier 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.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace U21 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 2 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
| Paris Saint-Germain U21 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1 | 2/4 | 2/4 |
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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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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