Crystal Palace U21 and Sunderland U21 face each other on Monday 03.02.2026, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a Premier League 2 U23 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Crystal Palace U21's home ground, the Selhurst Park.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Crystal Palace U21 and The Young Black Cats, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Crystal Palace U21 vs The Young Black Cats

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

This matchup between Crystal Palace U21 and Sunderland U21 has all the makings of a hard-fought stalemate, so our top tip for the match is to bet on the draw on the 1X2 market.

Neither side is particularly appealing to bet on to win given their uneven form of late. And we also see great value in the 3.65 odds for a draw, which is hard to pass up.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

We strongly suggest taking the total to go over 2.5 goals in this matchup between Crystal Palace U21 and Sunderland U21.

With the high quality of attacking talent on display coupled with the questionable defence of both teams, this bet has a great chance of hitting.

Crystal Palace U21 preview

Crystal Palace U21 heads into the match with the following record in the Premier League 2 U23: in 14 matches, Crystal Palace U21 secured 6 victories, 3 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Crystal Palace U21's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 6 victories so far.

Crystal Palace U21 has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 30 goals, of which 24 were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, resulting in an average of 1.71 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Zach Marsh, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Zach Marsh has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, Crystal Palace U21 has conceded 24 goals in the Premier League 2 U23 (an average of 1.71 per game) and 35 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2.06 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Sunderland U21 preview

Sunderland U21 comes into the game with 14 matches played so far in the Premier League 2 U23. They have secured 5 victories, 3 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.29 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 5 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses.

The Young Black Cats's attack has been highly effective, scoring 29 goals during this period. Of that total, 29 were netted in the Premier League 2 U23, with an average of 2.07 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.07.

The Young Black Cats's offensive system is led by Trey Ogunsugi, the team's top scorer this season. The english midfielder has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Ethan Moore. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 29 goals with an average of 2.07 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 29 goals in 14 matches, averaging 2.07 per match.

Head to head: Crystal Palace U21 vs Sunderland U21

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Crystal Palace U21

England - Premier League 2 Division One U23

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W D L W

1.5

Home W D W D L

2

Away L L L W L

1

Away Team

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Sunderland U21

England - Premier League 2 Division One U23

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W D D

1.29

Home W D L W L

1

Away W W D L D

1.57

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Published on 2 March 2026, at 03:14 Last updated on 2 March 2026, at 03:14
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