Match

Leeds United U21 vs Sunderland U21: prediction and stats

Premier League 2 Division OneRegular SeasonKick-off on March 22, 2027 at 07:00 PM (UTC)LNER Community Stadium, York, North Yorkshire

Leeds United U21Sunderland U21

The Footlab model makes Sunderland U21 the favourite at 49%, against 21% for a draw and 30% for Leeds United U21. The most likely score is 1-2.

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 Leeds United U21 vs Sunderland U21?

Sunderland U21 starts as the favourite with a 132-point Elo edge (1,853 vs 1,720).

Leeds United U21 win30 %
Draw21 %
Sunderland U21 win49 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Leeds United U21 have 2 wins, 2 draws and 11 defeats; Sunderland U21 have 9, 2 and 4.

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

Leeds United U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026West Bromwich Albion U21(home)4-3Premier League 2 Division One
Aug 18, 2026Boreham Wood(away)2-5National League Cup
Aug 14, 2026Stoke City U21(away)0-0Premier League Cup
Apr 13, 2026Leicester City U21(home)2-3Premier League 2 Division One
Apr 3, 2026Manchester United U21(home)1-2Premier League 2 Division One
Sunderland U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 24, 2026Nottingham Forest U21(home)5-1Premier League 2 Division One
Aug 19, 2026Jong PSV U21(home)1-1Premier League International Cup
May 14, 2026Burnley U21(home)1-2Premier League Cup
Apr 26, 2026Manchester United U21(away)2-3Premier League 2 Division One
Apr 15, 2026Blackburn Rovers U21(home)4-2Premier League Cup

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 5 meetings: 2 Leeds United U21 win(s), 0 draw(s), 3 Sunderland U21 win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Mar 9, 2026Sunderland U21 5-2 Leeds United U21Premier League 2 Division One
Mar 17, 2025Sunderland U21 3-0 Leeds United U21Premier League 2 Division One
Jan 29, 2024Leeds United U21 1-3 Sunderland U21Premier League 2 Division One
Mar 19, 2023Leeds United U21 3-1 Sunderland U21Premier League 2 Division One
Oct 10, 2022Sunderland U21 0-1 Leeds United U21Premier League 2 Division One

Last archived meeting: Sunderland U21 vs Leeds United U21 on Mar 9, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Leeds United U21 score 1.1 and concede 2.5 goals per match over their last 15; Sunderland U21 score 2.5 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 75% probability of over 2.5 goals and 73% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Leeds United U211.12.529/1512/15
Sunderland U212.51.5212/1512/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Leeds United U21 sit 7th in Premier League 2 Division One (3 points from 1 matches) and Sunderland U21 sit 2nd (3 points from 1 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2Sunderland U211100513
7Leeds United U211100433

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 Leeds United U21 vs Sunderland U21?
The Footlab model makes Sunderland U21 the favourite at 49%, against 21% for a draw and 30% for Leeds United U21.
Where and when is Leeds United U21 vs Sunderland U21 played?
Leeds United U21 vs Sunderland U21 is played on March 22, 2027 at 07:00 PM (UTC) at LNER Community Stadium, in the Premier League 2 Division One.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 75% 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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