Sport Picks
Birmingham U18 vs Ipswich U18
England
Premier League U18 2025/2026 
Match Events
30'
30'
Reilly C.
Assist: Uchenna D.
36'
36'
Reilly C.
Assist: Degtiarev N.
45'
45'
Nicolaou S.
(Penalty)
AI Match Summary
The Premier League U18 2025/2026 game between Birmingham U18 and Ipswich U18 finished 4-3, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Birmingham U18.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
21%
15%
64%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Ipswich U18
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
64%
/ High Confidence
- Ipswich U18 carry the better recent record into this one.
- Ipswich U18 are the model's pick here, at 90%.
- Regular Premier League U18 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 93%).
- History favors Ipswich U18 here — 3 wins from the last 4 head-to-heads.
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 93%
Over 3.5 Goals 75.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 34%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.6%
Birmingham U18 Clean Sheet 10%
Ipswich U18 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Birmingham U18 | Ipswich U18 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 30 |
| Wins | 6 | 10 |
| Draws | 2 | 1 |
| Losses | 22 | 19 |
| Goals Scored | 1 | 1.87 |
| Goals Conceded | 3.2 | 2.97 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.25 | 3.25 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 5, 2026 Premier League U18
Birmingham U18 vs Ipswich U18
0:3
Mar 21, 2026 Premier League U18
Birmingham U18 vs Ipswich U18
4:3
Oct 25, 2025 Premier League U18
Ipswich U18 vs Birmingham U18
3:0
Mar 24, 2012 Premier League U18
Ipswich U18 vs Birmingham U18
3:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Birmingham U18 Compare
Top Goalscorer Reilly C.
2 Goals Assists Leader Uchenna D.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.73
Avg xA / game 1.13
Ipswich U18 Compare
Top Goalscorer Pedder I.
1 Goals Assists Leader Eze N.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.95
Avg xA / game 1.81
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Birmingham U18 10 / 100
Ipswich 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 Ipswich U18
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Ipswich 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
Ipswich U18 has conceded goals in 83% of their last 30 outings.
Games between these two average 4.25 goals.
Birmingham U18 scored in 63% of their last 30 games.
Solid form: Birmingham U18 remains unbeaten in 1 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Birmingham U18 VS Ipswich U18
0.75 Goals Scored 2.63
3.88 Goals Conceded 3.75
100% Over 1.5 100%
88% Over 2.5 100%
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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Ipswich U18
(Away) 19 Sept
Brentford U18
3 : 0 Ipswich U18
12 Sept
Ipswich U18
1 : 4 Southampton U18
05 Sept
Birmingham U18
0 : 3 Ipswich U18
29 Aug
Ipswich U18
6 : 2 Bournemouth U18
22 Aug
Arsenal U18
1 : 3 Ipswich U18
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19 Sept
Brentford U18
3 : 0 Ipswich U18
05 Sept
Birmingham U18
0 : 3 Ipswich U18
22 Aug
Arsenal U18
1 : 3 Ipswich U18
25 Apr
Chelsea U18
5 : 0 Ipswich U18
14 Apr
Aston Villa U18
5 : 1 Ipswich U18
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City U18 | 26 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 96:39 | 60 |
| 2 | Manchester United U18 | 26 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 65:24 | 56 |
| 3 | Newcastle Utd U18 | 26 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 55:44 | 49 |
| 4 | Everton U18 | 26 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 54:45 | 42 |
| 5 | Nottingham U18 | 26 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 50:47 | 42 |
| 6 | Sunderland U18 | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 56:44 | 39 |
| 7 | Middlesbrough U18 | 26 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 45:45 | 39 |
| 8 | Liverpool U18 | 26 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 70:70 | 35 |
| 9 | Blackburn U18 | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 51:68 | 33 |
| 10 | Derby U18 | 26 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 44:67 | 32 |
| 11 | Burnley U18 | 26 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 49:68 | 30 |
| 12 | Leeds U18 | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 47:68 | 29 |
| 13 | Wolves U18 | 26 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 29:55 | 20 |
| 14 | Stoke City U18 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 42:69 | 17 |
Promotion - Premier League U18 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea U18 | 28 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 88:24 | 67 |
| 2 | Tottenham U18 | 28 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 70:36 | 54 |
| 3 | Aston Villa U18 | 28 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 82:55 | 54 |
| 4 | Brighton U18 | 28 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 63:41 | 49 |
| 5 | Crystal Palace U18 | 28 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 74:52 | 46 |
| 6 | West Brom U18 | 28 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 68:50 | 46 |
| 7 | Southampton U18 | 28 | 13 | 3 | 12 | 65:61 | 42 |
| 8 | West Ham U18 | 28 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 62:59 | 41 |
| 9 | Leicester U18 | 28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 46:53 | 36 |
| 10 | Arsenal U18 | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 46:57 | 33 |
| 11 | Fulham U18 | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 48:65 | 33 |
| 12 | Norwich U18 | 28 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 47:67 | 26 |
| 13 | Reading U18 | 28 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 38:66 | 26 |
| 14 | Birmingham U18 | 28 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 29:88 | 21 |
| 15 | Ipswich U18 | 28 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 41:93 | 20 |
Promotion - Premier League U18 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
