Manchester United U21 are favored to win based on squad depth and recent form; bookmakers list Manchester United U21 around 1.90 on the moneyline while Tamworth FC are near 3.40, reflecting United’s stronger youth talent pipeline and recent cup performances with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match kicks off on 16 December 2025 at 7:45 PM local time (GMT) — Tamworth FC’s home kickoff time — which is 7:45 PM GMT / 7:45 PM UTC.

The fixture will be played at Tamworth’s home ground, The Lamb Ground in Tamworth, Staffordshire, a compact stadium with a traditional single-tier stand and a capacity of about 4,000 featuring an artificial pitch and close sightlines ideal for cup atmospheres.

Our prediction: Manchester United U21 to win (moneyline ~1.90) or Manchester United U21 -0.5 on the Asian handicap at around 1.95 given their superior recent results and deeper rotation options; Tamworth’s best value lies in backing a high-scoring upset at long odds if their striker is fit.

In head-to-heads, meetings are limited and recent competitive fixtures favor Manchester United U21 with 2 wins to Tamworth’s 0 in the last 3 encounters across cup and pre-season friendlies; average goals in those matches is about 2.8 with United scoring the majority.