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Monday, 31 August 2026

Kingsmeadow · Referee J. Callum · Analysis updated 07:58 UTC

Chelsea U21 vs West Ham United U21 Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.51 expected goals for Chelsea U21 and 1.60 for West Ham United U21, a combined total of 4.11. That distribution gives Chelsea U21 the largest share of the 1X2 market at 58%, with the draw at 19%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 78% for over 2.5 goals and 73% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 8%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 58% 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

Chelsea U21 win

57.5% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

2.51 – 1.60

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.

  • Chelsea U21 home form

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

  • West Ham United U21 away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Chelsea U21 to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 58%, against 58% / 19% / 24% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.51 goals for Chelsea U21 and 1.60 for West Ham United U21, a combined 4.11 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Chelsea U21 win58%
Draw19%
West Ham United U21 win24%

Double chance 1X

76%

Double chance 12

81%

Double chance X2

43%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals92%
Over 2.5 goals78%
Over 3.5 goals59%
Both teams to score73%

Correct score

  • 2–18.3%
  • 3–16.9%
  • 2–26.6%
  • 1–16.6%
  • 3–25.5%

Recent form

Chelsea U21

  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Fulham U21 · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-15T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Wycombe · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-12T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Arsenal U21 · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-08-31T12:00:00.000Z · H vs West Ham United U21 · 5-4 (W)
  • 2026-08-25T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Bristol Rovers · 2-2 (D)

West Ham United U21

  • 2026-10-23T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Burnley U21 · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-20T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Monaco U21 · 1-5 (L)
  • 2026-10-16T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Norwich City U21 · 2-4 (L)
  • 2026-10-13T18:30:00.000Z · A vs Braintree · 4-2 (W)
  • 2026-10-09T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Millwall 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.

Premier League 2 Division One table

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Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Chelsea U21 win, at 57.5%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 73% and over 2.5 goals at 78%.

A 58% 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.