Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Preview
The Everton U21 vs Dortmund II prediction for Wednesday night feels like one of those academy games that starts politely and ends with everyone checking the scoreboard twice. This Premier League International Cup quarterfinal lands at Walton Hall Park, Liverpool, on 2026-03-18 (kickoff 19:00 GMT), and it brings a fun contrast: Everton’s youth-first rhythm versus Dortmund II’s grown-up, senior-league edge.
Everton U21 didn’t just reach the knockouts, they kicked the door off the hinges. A 5-1 win over RB Leipzig U21 in January sealed top spot in Group A, even ahead of Real Madrid in the section. Dortmund II (often listed as Borussia Dortmund II/U23) took a different path, finishing second in Group D but making a loud statement with wins over English academies like Leeds (3-0) and West Ham (2-1). No real head to head history to lean on here, so tactics and context do most of the talking.
Everton U21 are usually at their best when the game is open and their forwards can run into space. Dortmund II, meanwhile, bring that familiar Dortmund identity: quick pressure, direct transitions, and a willingness to turn every loose touch into a counter. The big talking point is maturity. Everton play in Premier League 2; Dortmund II spend their weeks in a senior men’s division (Regionalliga West), where tackles arrive on time and small mistakes get punished.
There’s also a real squad-shape twist for Everton. Since January, several U21 names have headed out on loan (Roman Dixon, Eli Campbell, Will Tamen, Francis Okoronkwo, and Martin), so this group is still stitching partnerships together. On the bright side, Braiden Graham gives them a proper focal point—eight goals this season and a brace against Leipzig. Isaac Heath, Malik Olayiwola, and Callum Bates add movement around him, and there’s even chatter that Dwight McNeil appears in preliminary squad data, possibly for minutes and match fitness (which would be… slightly unfair at this level).
Dortmund II have threats in several lanes: Michael Eberwein (7 goals) as the headline finisher, with Almugera Kabar (6) and Jordi Paulina (6) offering extra punch. In midfield, Ayman Azhil brings control, while USA prospect Mathis Albert adds energy and direct running.
Now to the numbers that matter for sports betting. The 1X2 betting odds say Everton are the outsider: Home win 3.2, Draw 3.55, Away win 2.02. That away price reflects Dortmund II’s stronger recent results and the “senior football” factor, but Everton’s home comfort and cup chaos keep this from being a simple pick.
The logic connects nicely: Everton’s best moments come when they attack with freedom, but that can leave space behind them. Dortmund II press high and counter fast, so they can both concede and create in the same breath. That’s why GG (both teams will score) stands out as the most natural angle, and why over 2.5 goals fits the story as well. If you like a more “match narrative” bet, goals markets look friendlier than trying to be a hero with the 1X2.
Our projected half-time score is 1-1, which matches the expectation of a lively start, and the full-time lean is 2-3. So yes, the Everton U21 vs Dortmund II prediction on NerdyTips reads like this: Everton land punches, Dortmund II land the heavier ones, and the net probably gets plenty of work.
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GG -185
Both teams are expected to score with odds of -1852 102
Dortmund II is expected to win with odds of 102Over 2.5 -167
At least 3 goals will be scored in the matchYes -185
Both teams are expected to scoreX2&O1.5 -238
Away win/draw and over 1.5 goals
1:1
2:3
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Recent Matches of Everton U21| 09 Mar | L |
Reading U21
| 1 |
Everton U21
| 0 |
| 27 Feb | D |
Southampt
| 2 |
Everton U21
| 2 |
| 20 Feb | L |
Everton U21
| 1 |
Sunderlan
| 2 |
| 16 Feb | D |
Everton U21
| 2 |
Burnley U21
| 2 |
| 06 Feb | D |
Arsenal U21
| 0 |
Everton U21
| 0 |
| 30 Jan | W |
Tottenham U21
| 0 |
Everton U21
| 2 |
| 25 Jan | W |
Everton U21
| 3 |
Mancheste
| 2 |
| 20 Jan | W |
Everton U21
| 5 |
Leipzig U
| 1 |
| 09 Jan | L |
Everton U21
| 0 |
Leicester U21
| 2 |
| 19 Dec | W |
Everton U21
| 2 |
Monaco U21
| 1 |
Recent Matches of Dortmund II
| 13 Mar | W |  Dortmund II |
4 |  Dusseldorf II |
1 |
| 06 Mar | D |  FC Gutersloh |
1 | Dortmund II |
1 |
| 01 Mar | L | Dortmund II |
1 |  Oberhausen |
2 |
| 15 Feb | W | Dortmund II |
4 |  Bochum II |
1 |
| 07 Feb | D |  Wuppertal |
2 | Dortmund II |
2 |
| 30 Jan | D | Dortmund II |
1 |  Lotte |
1 |
| 21 Jan | W |  Sunderlan |
1 | Dortmund II |
3 |
| 17 Jan | D |  Nurnberg II |
3 | Dortmund II |
3 |
| 13 Jan | W |  West Ham U21 |
1 | Dortmund II |
2 |
| 19 Dec | L |  Mancheste |
2 | Dortmund II |
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