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Sutton Utd vs Birmingham City U21 Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.92 expected goals for Sutton Utd and 1.27 for Birmingham City U21, a combined total of 3.19. That distribution gives Sutton Utd the largest share of the 1X2 market at 53%, with the draw at 22%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 62% for over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 53% 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

Sutton Utd win

52.6% probability

Low confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

1.92 – 1.27

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.

  • Sutton Utd home form

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

  • Birmingham City U21 away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 7 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Sutton Utd to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 53%, against 53% / 22% / 25% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.92 goals for Sutton Utd and 1.27 for Birmingham City U21, a combined 3.19 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Sutton Utd win53%
Draw22%
Birmingham City U21 win25%

Double chance 1X

75%

Double chance 12

78%

Double chance X2

47%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals83%
Over 2.5 goals62%
Over 3.5 goals40%
Both teams to score61%

Correct score

  • 1–110.0%
  • 2–19.6%
  • 1–07.9%
  • 2–07.6%
  • 1–26.4%

Recent form

Sutton Utd

  • 2026-10-13T18:00:00.000Z · H vs West Bromwich Albion U21 · 3-2 (W)
  • 2026-10-09T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Boreham Wood · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Kidderminster Harriers · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-30T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Tamworth · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Forest Green · 3-3 (D)

Birmingham City U21

  • 2026-10-13T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Truro City · 0-3 (L)
  • 2026-10-09T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Huddersfield Town U21 · 2-4 (L)
  • 2026-09-18T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Arsenal U21 · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-15T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Gillingham FC U21 · 4-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-11T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Norwich City U21 · 2-4 (L)

Head-to-head

No previous meetings were found between these teams. The prediction is still calculated from current form, home and away performance, goals data, team strength and competition statistics.

National League Cup table

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Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Sutton Utd win, at 52.6%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 61% and over 2.5 goals at 62%.

A 53% 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.