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Burnley U21 vs Preston North End U21 Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.66 expected goals for Burnley U21 and 1.47 for Preston North End U21, a combined total of 3.12. That distribution gives Burnley U21 the largest share of the 1X2 market at 42%, with the draw at 24%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 60% for over 2.5 goals and 62% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 11%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 42% 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
Home/Draw
66.0% probability
Expected goals
1.66 – 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.
Burnley U21 home form
6 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.
Preston North End U21 away threat
Scored in 6 of their last 7 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Burnley U21 to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 42%, against 42% / 24% / 34% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.66 goals for Burnley U21 and 1.47 for Preston North End U21, a combined 3.12 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
66%
Double chance 12
76%
Double chance X2
58%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–110.7%
- 2–18.9%
- 1–27.8%
- 1–07.3%
- 2–26.5%
Recent form
Burnley U21
- 2026-08-21T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Fulham U21 · 3-4 (L)
- 2026-08-14T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Wolves U21 · 0-2 (L)
- 2026-05-14T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Sunderland U21 · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-04-13T18:00:00.000Z · H vs West Bromwich Albion U21 · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-04-12T11:00:00.000Z · H vs Blackburn Rovers U21 · 0-2 (L)
Preston North End U21
- 2026-08-18T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Fleetwood Town U21 · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-07-28T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Blackburn Rovers U21 · 2-5 (L)
- 2026-07-21T18:30:00.000Z · A vs Lancaster City · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-07-07T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Longridge Town · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-01-12T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Ipswich Town U21 · 0-3 (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.
Premier League Cup table
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 66.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 62% and over 2.5 goals at 60%.
A 66% 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.