Wigan Athletic U21 vs Sheffield United U21 prediction

Over the last six matches it has been two wins, two draws and two defeats, averaging 2.3 goals for and 2.7 against. Last time out they lost 3-1 to Bolton Wanderers Res. at home; before that came a 2-2 draw away at Hull City U21 and a 2-1 win at home to Huddersfield Town U21.

The defence is a worry: they have conceded in each of their last six. At home they've won two of four recently (11 scored, 10 conceded).

Their last six in all competitions read four wins, no draws and two defeats, at 1.8 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per game. Last time out they beat West Ham United U21 2-1 away; before that came a 1-0 defeat at home to Fleetwood Town U21 and a 4-0 win away at Peterborough United U21.

Three clean sheets in that spell. On the road they've won three of four recently (9 scored, 3 conceded).

Home and away form points to Sheffield United U21: Wigan Athletic U21 have won two of their last four at home, Sheffield United U21 three of their last four on the road. Sheffield United U21 also have the better goal difference over recent weeks.

We make Sheffield United U21 favourites at 42%, with Wigan Athletic U21 on 40% and the draw at 18%. In truth there's very little in it.

On goals, it expects around 3.9 in the game: 1.6 for Wigan Athletic U21 and 2.2 for Sheffield United U21. Over 2.5 goals is 70% and both teams scoring 64%.