Thorp Arch · Referee N. Smith · Analysis updated 18:38 UTC
Leeds United U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.77 expected goals for Leeds United U21 and 2.00 for Crystal Palace U21, a combined total of 3.77. That distribution gives Crystal Palace U21 the largest share of the 1X2 market at 44%, with the draw at 21%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 73% for over 2.5 goals and 72% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 8%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 44% 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
Draw/Away
65.2% probability
Expected goals
1.77 – 2.00
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.
Leeds United U21 home form
6 points from their last 3 home matches in our dataset.
Crystal Palace U21 away threat
Scored in 5 of their last 6 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Crystal Palace U21 to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 44%, against 35% / 21% / 44% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.77 goals for Leeds United U21 and 2.00 for Crystal Palace U21, a combined 3.77 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
56%
Double chance 12
79%
Double chance X2
65%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–18.2%
- 1–28.2%
- 2–17.2%
- 2–27.2%
- 1–35.4%
Recent form
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)
Crystal Palace U21
- 2026-09-22T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Plymouth · 1-5 (L)
- 2026-09-19T11:00:00.000Z · H vs Blackburn Rovers U21 · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-15T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Swindon Town · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-09-02T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Paris Saint-Germain U21 · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-08-28T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Aston Villa U21 · 2-0 (W)
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
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tottenham Hotspur U21 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 13 |
| 2 | Chelsea U21 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 13 |
| 3 | Nottingham Forest U21 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| 4 | Liverpool U21 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| 5 | Southampton U21 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 10 |
| 6 | Sunderland U21 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 7 | Norwich City U21 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 8 | Fulham U21 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| 9 | AFC Bournemouth U21 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 10 | Reading U21 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| 11 | Manchester United U21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| 12 | Everton U21 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| 13 | Brighton U21 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 14 | West Ham United U21 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 15 | Aston Villa U21 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 17 | Derby County U21 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 18 | Leeds United U21 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 7 |
| 19 | Manchester City U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 20 | Ipswich Town U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 21 | Brentford U21 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 22 | Stoke City U21 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 23 | Leicester City U21 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
| 24 | Arsenal U21 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | -6 | 4 |
| 25 | Blackburn Rovers U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 26 | Burnley U21 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -4 | 3 |
| 27 | Wolves U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 3 |
| 28 | Middlesbrough U21 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 2 |
| 29 | Birmingham City U21 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -11 | 2 |
| 30 | West Bromwich Albion U21 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 1 |
| 31 | Newcastle United U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -8 | 0 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Draw/Away, at 65.2%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 72% and over 2.5 goals at 73%.
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.