Sport Picks
Aston Villa U21 vs Ipswich U21
England
Premier League 2 2025/2026 Bodymoor Heath Training Ground, Birmingham 
Match Events
26'
26'
Pitts J.
28'
28'
Burrowes B.
32'
32'
Young K.
AI Match Summary
The Premier League 2 2025/2026 game between Aston Villa U21 and Ipswich U21 finished 5-4, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Aston Villa U21.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
36%
20%
44%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Ipswich U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
36%
/ Low Confidence
- Look at the last few games and Ipswich U21 come out ahead of Aston Villa U21 on wins alone.
- Aston Villa U21 are the model's pick here, at 50%.
- Regular Premier League 2 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 88%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 100%
Over 2.5 Goals 88%
Over 3.5 Goals 63%
Over 4.5 Goals 28%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.2%
Aston Villa U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Ipswich U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Aston Villa U21 | Ipswich U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 29 |
| Wins | 11 | 14 |
| Draws | 6 | 2 |
| Losses | 12 | 13 |
| Goals Scored | 1.76 | 1.97 |
| Goals Conceded | 2 | 2.17 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.19 | 2.19 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Jan 24, 2026 Premier League 2
Aston Villa U21 vs Ipswich U21
5:4
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Aston Villa U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Young K.
3 Goals Assists Leader Burrowes B.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.68
Avg xA / game 1.09
Ipswich U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Pitts J.
1 Goals Assists Leader Ayinde L.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.99
Avg xA / game 1.22
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Aston Villa U21 47 / 100
Ipswich U21 22 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Aston Villa U21 Ipswich U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Aston Villa U21 Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
These sides typically produce 9.00 goals when they meet.
Attacking prowess: Aston Villa U21 scored in 69% of their last 29 outings.
Defensive concern: Ipswich U21 conceded in 72% of 29 recent games.
Solid form: Aston Villa U21 remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Aston Villa U21 VS Ipswich U21
1.63 Goals Scored 1.88
2.5 Goals Conceded 2.75
100% Over 1.5 100%
88% Over 2.5 100%
63% Over 3.5 63%
Recent Form & Match History
Aston Villa U21
(Home) 18 Sept
Aston Villa U21
2 : 2 Middlesbrough U21
15 Sept
Aston Villa U21
5 : 1 Real Sociedad B
11 Sept
Fulham U21
3 : 3 Aston Villa U21
02 Sept
Aston Villa U21
0 : 4 Brondby U21
28 Aug
Aston Villa U21
0 : 2 Crystal Palace U21
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18 Sept
Aston Villa U21
2 : 2 Middlesbrough U21
15 Sept
Aston Villa U21
5 : 1 Real Sociedad B
02 Sept
Aston Villa U21
0 : 4 Brondby U21
28 Aug
Aston Villa U21
0 : 2 Crystal Palace U21
21 Aug
Aston Villa U21
2 : 1 Brighton U21
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Ipswich U21
(Away) 15 Sept
Bromley U21
2 : 4 Ipswich U21
11 Sept
Sunderland U21
4 : 2 Ipswich U21
08 Sept
Hornchurch
3 : 0 Ipswich U21
28 Aug
Ipswich U21
4 : 1 Blackburn U21
24 Aug
Manchester United U21
5 : 0 Ipswich U21
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15 Sept
Bromley U21
2 : 4 Ipswich U21
11 Sept
Sunderland U21
4 : 2 Ipswich U21
08 Sept
Hornchurch
3 : 0 Ipswich U21
24 Aug
Manchester United U21
5 : 0 Ipswich U21
18 Aug
Braintree
1 : 2 Ipswich U21
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea U21 | 20 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 52:25 | 43 |
| 2 | Manchester United U21 | 20 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 43:26 | 43 |
| 3 | Manchester City U21 | 20 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 59:21 | 40 |
| 4 | Fulham U21 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 48:32 | 38 |
| 5 | Ipswich U21 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 45:45 | 38 |
| 6 | Southampton U21 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 36:29 | 36 |
| 7 | Liverpool U21 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 49:36 | 35 |
| 8 | Tottenham U21 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 42:32 | 35 |
| 9 | Leicester U21 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 48:42 | 31 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace U21 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 36:31 | 31 |
| 11 | Aston Villa U21 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 32:35 | 31 |
| 12 | Brighton U21 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 38:25 | 30 |
| 13 | West Ham U21 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 44:35 | 30 |
| 14 | Arsenal U21 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 28:33 | 29 |
| 15 | Sunderland U21 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 41:40 | 28 |
| 16 | Middlesbrough U21 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 37:28 | 27 |
| 17 | Nottingham U21 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 23:23 | 26 |
| 18 | Everton U21 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 33:36 | 25 |
| 19 | Reading U21 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 29:36 | 25 |
| 20 | Stoke City U21 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 29:42 | 25 |
| 21 | Newcastle Utd U21 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30:35 | 24 |
| 22 | Wolves U21 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 30:45 | 23 |
| 23 | Norwich U21 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 32:42 | 20 |
| 24 | Derby U21 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 26:44 | 20 |
| 25 | Leeds U21 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 28:40 | 18 |
| 26 | West Brom U21 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 26:41 | 18 |
| 27 | Birmingham U21 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 26:52 | 17 |
| 28 | Blackburn U21 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 27:46 | 14 |
| 29 | Burnley U21 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 22:42 | 13 |
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