Stoke City U21 and Aston Villa U21 face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Premier League 2 U23 season. The game takes place at The Weaver Stadium on Friday, 20/02/2026, at 19:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Stoke City U21 vs The Villans, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Stoke City U21 vs Aston Villa U21
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Stoke City U21 preview
Stoke City U21 comes into the match having played 14 games in the Premier League 2 U23 so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.36 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses.
Stoke City U21's attack has scored 21 goals during this period. Out of this total, 21 goals were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, averaging 1.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.5.
The offence system of Stoke City U21 is led by Favour Fawunmi as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Laurence Giani, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 1.86 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 26 goals conceded in 14 matches, resulting in an average of 1.86.
The Lions preview
On the other hand, Aston Villa U21 comes into the match having played 13 games in the Premier League 2 U23 so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.15 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses.
Aston Villa U21's attack has scored 26 goals during this period. Out of this total, 22 goals were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, averaging 1.69 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.63.
The offence system of Aston Villa U21 is led by Bradley Burrows as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Bradley Burrows, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 35 goals conceded in 16 matches, resulting in an average of 2.19.
Head to head: Stoke City U21 vs Aston Villa U21
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Stoke City U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L L W |
1.36 |
| Home | L L D W W |
1.17 |
| Away | L L W D W |
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 33% | 38% |
| Goals | 3.36 | 3.67 | 3.13 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.86 | 2.17 | 1.63 |
| Both Teams to Score | 86% | 100% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 7% | 0% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 7% | 0% | 13% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 17% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.18 | 1.22 | 1.16 |
|
xGA
|
1.75 | 1.8 | 1.72 |
Aston Villa U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D W D L |
1.15 |
| Home | L W L L D |
0.57 |
| Away | D D L W W |
1.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 14% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.69 | 4.43 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.69 | 1.71 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2.71 | 1.17 |
| Both Teams to Score | 62% | 57% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 8% | 0% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 43% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 14% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.17 | 1.3 | 1.02 |
|
xGA
|
1.67 | 1.6 | 1.75 |
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