Stoke City U21 and Manchester City 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, 30/01/2026, at 14:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Stoke City U21 vs Manchester City U21, based on 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.
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2nd Half Manchester City U21 Win
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Stoke City U21 preview
Stoke City U21 comes into the match having played 11 games in the Premier League 2 U23 so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.73 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses.
Stoke City U21's attack has scored 19 goals during this period. Out of this total, 19 goals were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, averaging 1.73 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.73.
The offense 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 15 goals with an average of 1.36 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 15 goals conceded in 11 matches, resulting in an average of 1.36.
Manchester City U21 preview
On the other hand, Manchester City U21 comes into the match having played 11 games in the Premier League 2 U23 so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 1 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.45 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 1 draws, and 7 losses.
Manchester City U21's attack has scored 34 goals during this period. Out of this total, 27 goals were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, averaging 2.45 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.43.
The offense system of Manchester City U21 is led by Reigan Heskey as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Emilio Lawrence, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 18 goals with an average of 1.64 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 26 goals conceded in 14 matches, resulting in an average of 1.86.
Head to head: Stoke City U21 vs Manchester City U21
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Stoke City U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D D W |
1.73 |
| Home | L D W W L |
1.4 |
| Away | W D W W D |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 45% | 40% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.09 | 3 | 3.17 |
| Scored | 1.73 | 1.6 | 1.83 |
| Conceded | 1.36 | 1.4 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 91% | 100% | 83% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 0% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 55% | 20% | 83% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.37 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.72 | 1.61 | 1.82 |
Manchester City U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W L W |
1.45 |
| Home | W W W D W |
2.6 |
| Away | L W L L L |
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 45% | 80% | 17% |
| Goals | 4.09 | 5.2 | 3.17 |
| Scored | 2.45 | 4.2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.64 | 1 | 2.17 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 60% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 40% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 55% | 100% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.9 | 2.07 | 1.75 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 0.85 | 1.29 |
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