Sheffield United U21 - Bolton Wanderers FC U21 prediction 5 October 2026
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| 1 |  Bolton Wanderers Res. | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 22:6 | +16 | 21 |
| 2 |  Fleetwood Town U21 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 13:13 | 0 | 19 |
| 3 |  Swansea City U21 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 16:14 | +2 | 15 |
| 4 |  Coventry City U21 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 17:11 | +6 | 13 |
| 5 | Sheffield United U21 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13:8 | +5 | 13 |
| 6 |  Cardiff City U21 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 18:9 | +9 | 12 |
| 7 |  Bristol City U21 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 18:12 | +6 | 12 |
| 8 |  Peterborough United U21 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16:21 | -5 | 11 |
| 9 |  Wigan Athletic U21 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 20:25 | -5 | 10 |
| 10 |  Huddersfield Town U21 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13:9 | +4 | 9 |
| 11 |  Charlton Athletic U21 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 16:19 | -3 | 9 |
| 12 |  Barnsley U21 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16:23 | -7 | 8 |
| 13 |  Queens Park Rangers U21 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 16:23 | -7 | 8 |
| 14 |  Sheffield Wednesday U21 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 13:16 | -3 | 7 |
| 15 |  Colchester United U21 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 14:21 | -7 | 6 |
| 16 |  Hull City U21 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9:13 | -4 | 5 |
| 17 |  Millwall U21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:9 | -7 | 0 |
Sheffield United U21 vs Bolton Wanderers FC U21 Prediction (Oct 5, 2026)
Sheffield United U21 vs Bolton Wanderers FC U21 prediction for the Professional Development League U21 match on Oct 5, 2026. Based on current form and league standings, Bolton Wanderers FC U21 are the favorites with a 50% win probability, while Sheffield United U21 have a 25% chance and the draw is at 25%.
Team Form
Sheffield United U21's last five matches show inconsistency: a 2-0 away win at Barnsley U21, a 3-1 away loss to Charlton Athletic U21, a 1-1 home draw with Cardiff City U21, a 3-1 away loss to Bristol City U21, and a 3-1 home win over West Ham U21 in the Premier League Cup. Their league form reads W, L, D, L, W.
Bolton Wanderers FC U21 are in outstanding form with four wins and one draw in their last five: a 2-1 away win at Hull City U21, a 3-1 home win against Queens Park Rangers U21, a 3-0 away win at Millwall U21, a 1-1 home draw with Southampton U21 in the cup, and a 3-1 home win over Coventry City U21. Their league form is W, W, W, W (the draw was in the cup).
Head-to-Head Record
There are no previous meetings between Sheffield United U21 and Bolton Wanderers FC U21. This will be the first head-to-head clash between the two development sides.
League Table Positions
Sheffield United U21 sit 9th in the Professional Development League U21 with 7 points from 5 matches (2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses). They have scored 7 goals and conceded 7. Bolton Wanderers FC U21 (listed as Bolton Wanderers Res. in the standings) are top of the table with a perfect record: 6 wins from 6 games, 18 points, 19 goals scored and only 3 conceded. Their away record is equally flawless โ 3 wins from 3, scoring 6 and conceding 1.
Sheffield United U21 vs Bolton Wanderers FC U21 Prediction: Win Probability
Sheffield United U21 has a 25% chance of winning, the draw is at 25%, and Bolton Wanderers FC U21 has a 50% chance. These probabilities are based on a combination of bookmaker odds, recent form, league positions, and home/away factors.
The average odds imply a home win probability around 38%, a draw 31%, and an away win 31%. However, those odds do not fully reflect Bolton's dominant league campaign. Bolton have won all six league matches, boast a +16 goal difference, and have a perfect away record. Sheffield United U21 have played only one league home game (a draw) and have been inconsistent overall. Therefore, we have adjusted the probabilities significantly in Bolton's favor. The away side is the more likely winner.
Odds & Match Prediction
Bookmakers' average odds for the match: Sheffield United U21 win 2.15, draw 2.68, Bolton Wanderers FC U21 win 2.68. These odds suggest a tight contest with a slight home advantage, but our analysis points to value on the away win. Based on the stats, the prediction is a Bolton Wanderers FC U21 victory.
Sheffield United U21 vs Bolton Wanderers FC U21 โ FAQ
- Who will win Sheffield United U21 vs Bolton Wanderers FC U21?
- Bolton Wanderers FC U21 are the most likely winners with a 50% probability. Sheffield United U21 have a 25% chance, and the draw also stands at 25%. This is based on Bolton's perfect league record and strong away form.
- What is the win probability for Bolton Wanderers FC U21?
- Bolton Wanderers FC U21 have a 50% chance of winning. They top the Professional Development League U21 table with six wins from six matches and have won all three away games, conceding only once.
- When is the Sheffield United U21 vs Bolton Wanderers FC U21 match?
- The match is on Oct 5, 2026, at 14:00 local time. It is a Professional Development League U21 fixture in England.
- What are the odds for Sheffield United U21 vs Bolton Wanderers FC U21?
- Average bookmaker odds are: Sheffield United U21 win 2.15, draw 2.68, Bolton Wanderers FC U21 win 2.68. Odds vary slightly between bookmakers, with some offering home win as low as 2.05 and away win as high as 2.90.
- What is the head-to-head record between these teams?
- There is no head-to-head record. Sheffield United U21 and Bolton Wanderers FC U21 have never faced each other before. This will be their first meeting.