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Barnsley U23 vs Wigan U23

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Professional Development League 2021/2022 Oakwell, Barnsley
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Barnsley U23

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Wigan U23

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Match Events

19' Event
Costello T.
21' Event
Costello T.
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

The Professional Development League 2021/2022 game between Barnsley U23 and Wigan U23 finished 0-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Wigan U23.

Win Probability Meter

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

29%
Barnsley U23
30%
Draws
41%
Wigan U23
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Wigan U23

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

41% / Low Confidence
  • Wigan U23 carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 39% draw probability.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 15%
Over 4.5 Goals 7%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75%
Barnsley U23 Clean Sheet 20%
Wigan U23 Clean Sheet 15%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Barnsley U23 Wigan U23
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 9 13
Draws 9 5
Losses 12 12
Goals Scored 0.97 1.67
Goals Conceded 1.53 1.4
Expected Goals (xG) 0.98 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Feb 9, 2022 Professional Development League
Barnsley U23 vs Wigan U23
0:2
Dec 3, 2021 Professional Development League
Wigan U23 vs Barnsley U23
2:3
Mar 12, 2021 Professional Development League
Barnsley U23 vs Wigan U23
1:0
Dec 21, 2020 Professional Development League
Wigan U23 vs Barnsley U23
2:1
Jan 6, 2020 Professional Development League
Wigan U23 vs Barnsley U23
4:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Barnsley U23 Compare

Avg xG / game 0.75
Avg xA / game 0.49

Wigan U23 Compare

Top Goalscorer Costello T.
2 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.91
Avg xA / game 0.56

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Barnsley U23 32 / 100
Wigan U23 30 / 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
Barnsley U23 Wigan U23

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Wigan U23 Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
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 3.20 goals when they meet.

Barnsley U23 scored in 70% of their last 30 games.

Defensive concern: Wigan U23 conceded in 77% of 30 recent games.

Solid form: Barnsley U23 remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Barnsley U23 VS Wigan U23
0.83 Goals Scored 1
1 Goals Conceded 1.13
67% Over 1.5 75%
33% Over 2.5 38%
17% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Barnsley U23

(Home)
03 May
Watford U23
2 : 1
Barnsley U23
25 Apr
Barnsley U23
1 : 1
Bristol City U23
05 Apr
Cardiff U23
2 : 0
Barnsley U23
22 Mar
Barnsley U23
0 : 0
Swansea U23
18 Mar
Barnsley U23
3 : 1
Peterborough U23
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Wigan U23

(Away)
20 Jul
Alvechurch
1 : 3
Wigan U23
13 Jul
Hyde
0 : 3
Wigan U23
03 May
QPR U23
3 : 2
Wigan U23
28 Apr
Wigan U23
2 : 2
Swansea U23
19 Apr
Wigan U23
1 : 2
Hull City U23
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Sheffield Utd U23 23 15 3 5 47:23 48
2 Coventry U23 23 13 4 6 57:39 43
3 Hull City U23 23 12 4 7 44:41 40
4 Wigan U23 23 7 4 12 31:39 25
5 Crewe U23 23 7 2 14 27:50 23
6 Peterborough U23 23 5 7 11 36:41 22
7 Barnsley U23 23 5 7 11 22:42 22
8 Sheffield Wed U23 23 4 8 11 21:32 20
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League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Ipswich U23 24 16 3 5 58:27 51
2 Bristol City U23 24 15 5 4 60:31 50
3 Cardiff U23 24 15 2 7 44:30 47
4 Charlton U23 24 10 6 8 55:46 36
5 Millwall U23 24 9 3 12 34:45 30
6 Colchester U23 24 8 5 11 35:44 29
7 Watford U23 24 6 7 11 28:43 25
8 Swansea U23 24 5 9 10 34:41 24
9 QPR U23 24 7 3 14 34:53 24
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