Match

Wolves U21 vs Sunderland U21: prediction and stats

Premier League 2 Division OneRegular SeasonKick-off on January 18, 2027 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Aggborough Stadium, Kidderminster, Worcestershire

Wolves U21Sunderland U21

The Footlab model makes Sunderland U21 the favourite at 44%, against 22% for a draw and 33% for Wolves 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 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Wolves U21 vs Sunderland U21?

Sunderland U21 starts as the favourite with a 100-point Elo edge (1,847 vs 1,747).

Wolves U21 win33 %
Draw22 %
Sunderland U21 win44 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Wolves U21 have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats; Sunderland U21 have 9, 2 and 4.

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

Wolves U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
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
Apr 13, 2026Newcastle United U21(away)1-1Premier League 2 Division One
Sunderland U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
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
Apr 6, 2026Derby County U21(away)1-2Premier League 2 Division One

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Wolves U21 win(s), 2 draw(s), 4 Sunderland U21 win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Jan 26, 2026Wolves U21 2-2 Sunderland U21Premier League 2 Division One
Feb 7, 2025Sunderland U21 5-0 Wolves U21Premier League 2 Division One
Feb 3, 2025Wolves U21 2-2 Sunderland U21Premier League Cup
Oct 21, 2024Sunderland U21 2-0 Wolves U21Premier League Cup
May 6, 2024Sunderland U21 4-1 Wolves U21Premier League 2 Division One
Apr 8, 2024Wolves U21 1-2 Sunderland U21Premier League 2 Division One

Last archived meeting: Wolves U21 vs Sunderland U21 on Jan 26, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Wolves U21 score 1.3 and concede 2.2 goals per match over their last 15; Sunderland U21 score 2.4 and concede 1.6. The model gives a 73% probability of over 2.5 goals and 72% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Wolves U211.32.219/1511/15
Sunderland U212.41.6212/1512/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Wolves U21 sit 22nd in Premier League 2 Division One (23 points from 20 matches) and Sunderland U21 sit 15th (28 points from 20 matches).

The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.

Final 2025-26 standings
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15Sunderland U2120848414028
22Wolves U2120659304523

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 Wolves U21 vs Sunderland U21?
The Footlab model makes Sunderland U21 the favourite at 44%, against 22% for a draw and 33% for Wolves U21.
Where and when is Wolves U21 vs Sunderland U21 played?
Wolves U21 vs Sunderland U21 is played on January 18, 2027 at 07:00 PM (UTC) at Aggborough Stadium, in the Premier League 2 Division One.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 73% 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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