Match

Norwich City U21 vs Arsenal U21: prediction and stats

Premier League 2 Division OneRegular SeasonKick-off on January 22, 2027 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Avant Training Centre, Colney, Norfolk

Norwich City U21Arsenal U21

The Footlab model makes Norwich City U21 the favourite at 40%, against 23% for a draw and 36% for Arsenal 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

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Norwich City U21 vs Arsenal U21?

A very open match: only 55 Elo points separate Norwich City U21 (1,715) and Arsenal U21 (1,770).

Norwich City U21 win40 %
Draw23 %
Arsenal U21 win36 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Norwich City U21 have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; Arsenal U21 have 5, 3 and 7.

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

Norwich City U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Middlesbrough U21(away)1-0Premier League 2 Division One
Aug 18, 2026AFC Hornchurch(away)2-1National League Cup
Jul 31, 2026Boreham Wood(away)1-2Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 2026AFC Hornchurch(away)1-1Friendlies Clubs
May 15, 2026Huddersfield Town U21(home)2-4Professional Development League
Arsenal U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Crystal Palace U21(home)1-1Premier League 2 Division One
Aug 18, 2026Barnet(away)1-5EFL Trophy
Apr 25, 2026Manchester City U21(away)1-3Premier League 2 Division One
Apr 13, 2026Crystal Palace U21(away)0-2Premier League 2 Division One
Apr 4, 2026West Bromwich Albion U21(home)1-0Premier League 2 Division One

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 2 meetings: 0 Norwich City U21 win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 Arsenal U21 win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Mar 6, 2026Norwich City U21 2-2 Arsenal U21Premier League 2 Division One
Mar 31, 2025Norwich City U21 0-3 Arsenal U21Premier League 2 Division One

Last archived meeting: Norwich City U21 vs Arsenal U21 on Mar 6, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Norwich City U21 score 1.7 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Arsenal U21 score 1.2 and concede 2.0. The model gives a 69% probability of over 2.5 goals and 69% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Norwich City U211.71.7212/1511/15
Arsenal U211.22.057/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Norwich City U21 sit 11th in Premier League 2 Division One (3 points from 1 matches) and Arsenal U21 sit 12th (1 points from 1 matches).

2026-27 standings
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11Norwich City U211100103
12Arsenal 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 Norwich City U21 vs Arsenal U21?
The Footlab model makes Norwich City U21 the favourite at 40%, against 23% for a draw and 36% for Arsenal U21.
Where and when is Norwich City U21 vs Arsenal U21 played?
Norwich City U21 vs Arsenal U21 is played on January 22, 2027 at 07:00 PM (UTC) at Avant Training Centre, in the Premier League 2 Division One.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 69% 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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