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Dzekawong F.
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Smith B.
Assist: Newnham-Reeve B.
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Reilly C.
Assist: Hoarau N.
AI Match Summary
Brighton U18 in this Premier League U18 matchup, with the score ending 1-3 — backing the pre-match view that favored Brighton U18.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
26%
15%
59%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Brighton U18
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
59%
/ Medium Confidence
- Brighton U18 have won more games recently than Birmingham U18.
- Win probability leans Brighton U18's way, sitting at 90%.
- Regular Premier League U18 form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 86%).
- Brighton U18 have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.
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 86%
Over 3.5 Goals 75.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 34%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 78.2%
Birmingham U18 Clean Sheet 10%
Brighton U18 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Birmingham U18 | Brighton U18 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 31 |
| Wins | 6 | 16 |
| Draws | 2 | 7 |
| Losses | 22 | 8 |
| Goals Scored | 1 | 2.32 |
| Goals Conceded | 3.2 | 1.74 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.38 | 3.44 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 15, 2026 Premier League U18
Birmingham U18 vs Brighton U18
1:3
Apr 25, 2026 Premier League U18
Brighton U18 vs Birmingham U18
1:1
Mar 24, 2026 Premier League U18
Birmingham U18 vs Brighton U18
0:2
Mar 5, 2022 Premier League U18
Brighton U18 vs Birmingham U18
3:1
Aug 14, 2021 Premier League U18
Birmingham U18 vs Brighton U18
2:3
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Birmingham U18 Compare
Top Goalscorer Reilly C.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69
Brighton U18 Compare
Top Goalscorer Dzekawong F.
1 Goals Assists Leader Smith B.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 3.13
Avg xA / game 1.91
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Birmingham U18 10 / 100
Brighton U18 83 / 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
Birmingham U18 Brighton U18
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Brighton U18 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
Brighton U18's defensive record shows goals conceded in 81% of 31 matches.
Historical meetings average 3.40 goals per match.
Birmingham U18 scored in 63% of their last 30 games.
Birmingham U18 has registered 1 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Birmingham U18 VS Brighton U18
0.75 Goals Scored 3
3.88 Goals Conceded 2
100% Over 1.5 100%
88% Over 2.5 88%
63% Over 3.5 88%
Recent Form & Match History
Birmingham U18
(Home) 19 Sept
Birmingham U18
0 : 3 West Ham U18
12 Sept
Reading U18
1 : 2 Birmingham U18
05 Sept
Birmingham U18
0 : 3 Ipswich U18
29 Aug
Tottenham U18
8 : 2 Birmingham U18
22 Aug
Birmingham U18
1 : 4 Chelsea U18
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19 Sept
Birmingham U18
0 : 3 West Ham U18
05 Sept
Birmingham U18
0 : 3 Ipswich U18
22 Aug
Birmingham U18
1 : 4 Chelsea U18
15 Aug
Birmingham U18
1 : 3 Brighton U18
02 May
Birmingham U18
0 : 4 Chelsea U18
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Brighton U18
(Away) 19 Sept
Aston Villa U18
2 : 4 Brighton U18
12 Sept
Brighton U18
1 : 5 Chelsea U18
05 Sept
Reading U18
1 : 1 Brighton U18
29 Aug
Brighton U18
2 : 1 Arsenal U18
22 Aug
Bournemouth U18
7 : 4 Brighton U18
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19 Sept
Aston Villa U18
2 : 4 Brighton U18
05 Sept
Reading U18
1 : 1 Brighton U18
22 Aug
Bournemouth U18
7 : 4 Brighton U18
15 Aug
Birmingham U18
1 : 3 Brighton U18
02 May
West Ham U18
3 : 2 Brighton U18
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City U18 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 26:8 | 18 |
| 2 | Newcastle Utd U18 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 19:7 | 15 |
| 3 | Manchester United U18 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 16:1 | 12 |
| 4 | Nottingham U18 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15:4 | 10 |
| 5 | Liverpool U18 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:11 | 8 |
| 6 | Burnley U18 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13:11 | 8 |
| 7 | Middlesbrough U18 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11:12 | 8 |
| 8 | Derby U18 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10:13 | 7 |
| 9 | Everton U18 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 11:12 | 6 |
| 10 | Leeds U18 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8:16 | 6 |
| 11 | Blackburn U18 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5:20 | 6 |
| 12 | Stoke City U18 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11:18 | 4 |
| 13 | Leicester U18 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6:11 | 2 |
| 14 | Sunderland U18 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:9 | 1 |
| 15 | Wolves U18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3:18 | 0 |
Promotion - Premier League U18 (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tottenham U18 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 33:9 | 16 |
| 2 | Chelsea U18 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 25:10 | 12 |
| 3 | Southampton U18 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 21:12 | 12 |
| 4 | Fulham U18 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 23:15 | 12 |
| 5 | Arsenal U18 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:6 | 10 |
| 6 | West Ham U18 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16:15 | 10 |
| 7 | Brighton U18 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15:17 | 10 |
| 8 | Ipswich U18 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15:15 | 9 |
| 9 | Brentford U18 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15:15 | 9 |
| 10 | Aston Villa U18 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15:13 | 8 |
| 11 | West Brom U18 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5:14 | 7 |
| 12 | Norwich U18 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13:22 | 6 |
| 13 | Bournemouth U18 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14:22 | 5 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace U18 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9:15 | 4 |
| 15 | Reading U18 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9:22 | 4 |
| 16 | Birmingham U18 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6:22 | 3 |
Promotion - Premier League U18 (Play Offs)
