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Boreham Wood vs Leeds United U21 Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.82 expected goals for Boreham Wood and 1.47 for Leeds United U21, a combined total of 4.29. That distribution gives Boreham Wood the largest share of the 1X2 market at 65%, with the draw at 17%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 80% for over 2.5 goals and 72% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 8%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 65% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Boreham Wood win

65.4% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

2.82 – 1.47

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Boreham Wood home form

    13 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Leeds United U21 away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 7 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Boreham Wood to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 65%, against 65% / 17% / 18% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.82 goals for Boreham Wood and 1.47 for Leeds United U21, a combined 4.29 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Boreham Wood win65%
Draw17%
Leeds United U21 win18%

Double chance 1X

82%

Double chance 12

83%

Double chance X2

35%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals93%
Over 2.5 goals80%
Over 3.5 goals62%
Both teams to score72%

Correct score

  • 2–18.0%
  • 3–17.5%
  • 2–25.9%
  • 1–15.7%
  • 3–25.5%

Recent form

Boreham Wood

  • 2026-09-29T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Kidderminster Harriers · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Solihull Moors · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-23T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Everton U21 · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Harrogate Town · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-16T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Scunthorpe · 2-1 (W)

Leeds United U21

  • 2026-09-22T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Barnsley · 4-3 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T11:30:00.000Z · H vs Newcastle United U21 · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-13T11:00:00.000Z · A vs Middlesbrough U21 · 4-4 (D)
  • 2026-09-08T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Solihull Moors · 3-2 (W)
  • 2026-09-04T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Charlton Athletic U21 · 0-1 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

National League Cup table

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Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Boreham Wood win, at 65.4%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 72% and over 2.5 goals at 80%.

A 65% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.