Match

Scunthorpe vs Wolves U21: prediction and stats

National League CupGroup StageKick-off on November 3, 2026 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Attis Arena, Scunthorpe

ScunthorpeWolves U21

The Footlab model makes Scunthorpe the favourite at 56%, against 21% for a draw and 23% for Wolves 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 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Scunthorpe vs Wolves U21?

Scunthorpe starts as the favourite with a 119-point Elo edge (1,857 vs 1,738).

Scunthorpe win56 %
Draw21 %
Wolves U21 win23 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Scunthorpe have 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats; Wolves U21 have 4, 2 and 9.

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

Scunthorpe
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Eastleigh(away)2-3National League
Aug 18, 2026Stoke City U21(home)4-0National League Cup
Aug 15, 2026Southend(away)0-1National League
Aug 8, 2026Yeovil Town(home)1-1National League
Jul 31, 2026Chesterfield(home)1-1Friendlies Clubs
Wolves U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 24, 2026Manchester City U21(away)0-4Premier League 2 Division One
Aug 18, 2026Wealdstone(away)3-1National League Cup
Aug 14, 2026Burnley U21(home)2-0Premier League Cup
Jul 18, 2026Macclesfield(away)1-2Friendlies Clubs
Apr 24, 2026AFC Bournemouth U21(away)0-1Professional Development League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 1 meetings: 0 Scunthorpe win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 Wolves U21 win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Sep 4, 2018Scunthorpe 0-0 Wolves U21EFL Trophy

Last archived meeting: Scunthorpe vs Wolves U21 on Sep 4, 2018

How many goals should we expect?

Scunthorpe score 1.4 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Wolves U21 score 1.2 and concede 2.3. The model gives a 70% probability of over 2.5 goals and 68% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Scunthorpe1.41.347/155/15
Wolves U211.22.318/1511/15

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.

Open the full match card in the app

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 Scunthorpe vs Wolves U21?
The Footlab model makes Scunthorpe the favourite at 56%, against 21% for a draw and 23% for Wolves U21.
Where and when is Scunthorpe vs Wolves U21 played?
Scunthorpe vs Wolves U21 is played on November 3, 2026 at 07:00 PM (UTC) at Attis Arena, in the National League Cup.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 70% 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.

Other matches in the same round

Next match: Scunthorpe and Wolves U21

Ready to know everything about football?