Sunderland U21 vs Leeds United U21 Prediction 17.03.2025 | Premier League 2

• Competition: England - Premier League 2
• Date: Monday, 17th, March 2025
• Kickoff: 19:00 UK / 20:00 CET
• Venue: Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground (Sunderland)

Both aiming to remain in playoff contention, Sunderland U21 and Leeds United U21 will face off at the Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground in Monday’s league action.

The Sunderland U21s are walking a fine line in their bid for a playoff berth as they let a slender lead slip away in a crushing last-gasp 2-1 loss to Albion’s youth side, keeping them just above the cutoff zone but with only a one-point buffer separating them from 17th-placed Forest U21.

A strong rise in results in recent weeks has pushed Leeds U21 into the top 16, but keeping up this momentum will be essential as the regular season nears its end, with the team clinging to the final playoff spot by only one point after earning a last-minute 1-1 draw against Brighton U21 last time out.

Sunderland U21 vs Leeds United U21 Betting Tips : OVER 2.5

With both teams fighting for the last playoff spots, we expect a fiery clash that will be full of goals, as both sides will unleash their full attacking arsenal in a bid to secure the vitally-important three points. The attacking strength of the Black Cats' youngsters is terrifying, with nearly three goals scored per game on average, but the tally of 30 goals conceded clearly highlight that something is definitely wrong with their defensive setup. This blend of explosive attacking play and leaky defense makes them the most prolific team in Premier League 2, averaging an incredible 4.4 goals per match, and we’re hopeful Sunderland U21 will be involved in yet another goal-fest encounter against Leeds U21, who have significantly sharpened their aim, netting 2+ goals in four of their last six appearances. In the last two head-to-head encounters between these rivals, an impressive total of eight goals were scored, and we believe there are enough compelling reasons to expect another goal-fest, as both teams shine in the final third but look vulnerable at the back.