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Azerbaijan U21 vs Northern Ireland U21

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Euro U21 2025 Azersun Arena
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AI Match Summary

Azerbaijan U21 play Northern Ireland U21 in the Euro U21 2025. It looks like a close match. Recently, Azerbaijan U21 averaged 0.77 goals scored and 2.03 conceded. Northern Ireland U21 averaged 0.83 goals scored and 1.72 conceded. In past meetings, Azerbaijan U21 won 0, Northern Ireland U21 won 2, and they drew 0. Their last match on Oct 12, 2024 ended 5:0. Our numbers estimate xG of 1.31 for Azerbaijan U21 and 1.56 for Northern Ireland U21. This points to a Northern Ireland U21 double chance or over markets.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

31%
Azerbaijan U21
22%
Draws
47%
Northern Ireland U21
Draw rate projection: 22% Favored: Northern Ireland U21

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

76% / High Confidence
  • Azerbaijan U21 picked up more points recently compared to Northern Ireland U21.
  • Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (1.31 vs 1.56 xG).
  • Past meetings show a clear pattern favoring the visitors.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 70%
Over 2.5 Goals 49%
Over 3.5 Goals 29%
Over 4.5 Goals 15%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 33%
Azerbaijan U21 Clean Sheet 15%
Northern Ireland U21 Clean Sheet 10%
First Half Goal 63%
Second Half Goal 67%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Azerbaijan U21 Northern Ireland U21
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 6 7
Draws 7 6
Losses 17 16
Goals Scored 0.77 0.83
Goals Conceded 2.03 1.72
Expected Goals (xG) 0.75 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 2.13 1.88

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Oct 12, 2024 Euro U21
Northern Ireland U21 vs Azerbaijan U21
5:0
Oct 12, 2023 Euro U21
Azerbaijan U21 vs Northern Ireland U21
0:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Azerbaijan U21 Compare

Avg xG / game 0.58
Avg xA / game 0.38

Northern Ireland U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer McGuckin C.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.91
Avg xA / game 0.56

Sokapicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Azerbaijan U21 31 / 100
Northern Ireland U21 44 / 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

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Azerbaijan U21 Northern Ireland U21

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Double Chance: Northern Ireland U21 or Draw (X2)
Secondary Pick Under 3.5 Goals
First Half Result Draw (HT)
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

Value Bet Detector (+EV)

Matches where our model probability exceeds implied bookmaker odds

1X2 Home Win
Value Edge +34.8%
4.35
Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals
Value Edge +14.2%
2.33
*EV represents Expected Value. A positive value edge means the bookmaker has priced the selection significantly below its true statistical likelihood.

Attacking Heatmaps & Shot Locations

Dynamic heat overlays computed from tactical zone entries

Azerbaijan U21 attacking → ← attacking Northern Ireland U21

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Azerbaijan U21 scored in 47% of their last 30 games.

Northern Ireland U21 let in goals in 76% of their last 29 matches.

Games between these two average 3.00 goals.

Azerbaijan U21 went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Northern Ireland U21 lost 3 of their last 5 games.

Interactive Team Comparison Slider

Side-by-side comparison of team metrics

25 Points in last 5 27
0.75 Goals expected (xG) 1.00
2.13 Goals conceded expected (xGA) 1.88

League Standings

PosTeam P W D L GD Pts
1Italy U211064027:422
2Norway U211061328:1119
3Ireland U211054124:1219
4Turkey U211041521:1513
5Latvia U211032510:1811
6San Marino U211000101:510
PosTeam P W D L GD Pts
1Spain U211091028:528
2Belgium U211061313:619
3Scotland U211051419:1116
4Hungary U211051412:816
5Kazakhstan U211030713:249
6Malta U211000104:350
PosTeam P W D L GD Pts
1Netherlands U2110100032:330
2Georgia U211061314:1019
3Sweden U211052325:1017
4North Macedonia U21104068:1512
5Moldova U21102177:207
6Gibraltar U21101093:313
PosTeam P W D L GD Pts
1Germany U211082035:1026
2Poland U211071224:1022
3Bulgaria U211043317:1215
4Kosovo U211033410:1712
5Estonia U21102177:317
6Israel U21101095:183
PosTeam P W D L GD Pts
1Romania U211071223:1022
2Finland U211062221:820
3Switzerland U211053221:1218
4Albania U211051412:1716
5Montenegro U21102178:197
6Armenia U21100282:212
PosTeam P W D L GD Pts
1England U211081141:625
2Ukraine U211080220:724
3Serbia U211051413:1816
4Northern Ireland U211032510:1011
5Luxembourg U21102266:238
6Azerbaijan U21101094:303
PosTeam P W D L GD Pts
1Portugal U211090133:627
2Croatia U211071220:1422
3Greece U211052316:1017
4Faroe Islands U211031611:2410
5Belarus U21101366:206
6Andorra U21100374:163
PosTeam P W D L GD Pts
1Slovenia U21852113:717
2France U21851222:616
3Austria U21843112:615
4Cyprus U2181257:235
5Bosnia & Herzegovina U2181075:173
PosTeam P W D L GD Pts
1Denmark U21852118:817
2Czech Republic U21842213:1114
3Wales U21842213:1114
4Iceland U2183059:149
5Lithuania U2181077:163