Match

Liverpool U21 vs Leeds United U21: prediction and stats

Premier League 2 Division OneRegular SeasonKick-off on August 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC)Liverpool’s Academy Ground, Knowsley, Merseyside

Liverpool U21Leeds United U21

The Footlab model makes Liverpool U21 the favourite at 60%, against 19% for a draw and 21% for Leeds United 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 24, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Liverpool U21 vs Leeds United U21?

A very open match: only 70 Elo points separate Liverpool U21 (1,800) and Leeds United U21 (1,730).

Liverpool U21 win60 %
Draw19 %
Leeds United U21 win21 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Liverpool U21 have 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats; Leeds United U21 have 2, 2 and 11.

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

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
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

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 3 meetings: 1 Liverpool U21 win(s), 2 draw(s), 0 Leeds United U21 win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Jan 25, 2026Liverpool U21 2-1 Leeds United U21Premier League 2 Division One
Apr 13, 2025Liverpool U21 1-1 Leeds United U21Premier League 2 Division One
Oct 29, 2023Leeds United U21 2-2 Liverpool U21Premier League 2 Division One

Last archived meeting: Liverpool U21 vs Leeds United U21 on Jan 25, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Liverpool U21 score 2.6 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Leeds United U21 score 1.1 and concede 2.5. The model gives a 79% probability of over 2.5 goals and 74% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Liverpool U212.61.7410/1511/15
Leeds United U211.12.529/1512/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Liverpool U21 sit 10th in Premier League 2 Division One (1 points from 1 matches) and Leeds United U21 sit 2nd (3 points from 1 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2Leeds United U211100433
10Liverpool U211010111

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 Liverpool U21 vs Leeds United U21?
The Footlab model makes Liverpool U21 the favourite at 60%, against 19% for a draw and 21% for Leeds United U21.
Where and when is Liverpool U21 vs Leeds United U21 played?
Liverpool U21 vs Leeds United U21 is played on August 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC) at Liverpool’s Academy Ground, in the Premier League 2 Division One.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 79% 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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