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Birmingham U21 vs Bournemouth U21

England England

Premier League Cup 2025/2026
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Match Events

42' Event
Dacosta M.
Assist: Ndimukum D.
53' Event
Stevens C.
Assist: Dacosta M.
56' Event
Mazwi M.
Assist: Ellis O.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 2-2. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

45%
Birmingham U21
15%
Draws
40%
Bournemouth U21
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Birmingham U21

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

45% / Medium Confidence
  • Bournemouth U21 carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Birmingham U21 are the model's pick here, at 70%.
  • Bournemouth U21 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Bournemouth U21, who have won 1 of the last 4 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 87%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 88%
Over 2.5 Goals 87%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 78.6%
Birmingham U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Bournemouth U21 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Birmingham U21 Bournemouth U21
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 6 15
Draws 6 5
Losses 17 9
Goals Scored 1.31 2.38
Goals Conceded 2.69 1.86
Expected Goals (xG) 2.00 2.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Dec 22, 2025 Premier League Cup
Bournemouth U21 vs Birmingham U21
2:2
Nov 24, 2025 Premier League Cup
Birmingham U21 vs Bournemouth U21
2:2
Apr 7, 2025 Professional Development League
Birmingham U21 vs Bournemouth U21
3:4
Apr 29, 2024 Professional Development League
Birmingham U21 vs Bournemouth U21
3:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Birmingham U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Mazwi M.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Maddox C.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 1

Bournemouth U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Dacosta M.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Stevens C.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.99
Avg xA / game 1.22

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Birmingham U21 65 / 100
Bournemouth U21 14 / 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
Birmingham U21 Bournemouth U21

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Birmingham U21 Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 3:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Historical meetings average 5.00 goals per match.

Birmingham U21's goal record stands at 69% scoring rate across 29 recent games.

Defensive concern: Bournemouth U21 conceded in 76% of 29 recent games.

Birmingham U21 went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Birmingham U21 VS Bournemouth U21
1.75 Goals Scored 2.38
2 Goals Conceded 2.25
88% Over 1.5 88%
88% Over 2.5 88%
50% Over 3.5 75%

Recent Form & Match History

Birmingham U21

(Home)
15 Sept
Gillingham U21
0 : 4
Birmingham U21
11 Sept
Norwich U21
4 : 2
Birmingham U21
08 Sept
Sutton
1 : 2
Birmingham U21
31 Aug
Tottenham U21
3 : 3
Birmingham U21
18 Aug
Boston United
2 : 3
Birmingham U21
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Bournemouth U21

(Away)
12 Sept
Southampton U21
3 : 1
Bournemouth U21
04 Sept
Leicester U21
0 : 1
Bournemouth U21
31 Aug
Bournemouth U21
3 : 1
Middlesbrough U21
21 Aug
Bournemouth U21
2 : 1
Chelsea U21
14 Aug
Cardiff U21
4 : 1
Bournemouth U21
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Reading U21 6 5 0 1 10:3 15
2 Bournemouth U21 6 3 2 1 15:10 11
3 Hull City U21 6 2 0 4 12:12 6
4 Birmingham U21 6 0 2 4 5:17 2
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League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Sheffield Utd U21 6 6 0 0 14:7 18
2 Stoke City U21 6 1 3 2 10:12 6
3 Derby U21 6 1 2 3 15:12 5
4 Bristol City U21 6 1 1 4 10:18 4
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League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Ipswich U21 6 4 1 1 12:4 13
2 Charlton U21 6 3 1 2 9:14 10
3 Leicester U21 6 2 0 4 11:9 6
4 Preston U21 6 1 2 3 6:11 5
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League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Watford U21 6 3 1 2 12:10 10
2 Blackburn U21 6 2 2 2 10:8 8
3 Leyton Orient U21 6 2 2 2 11:12 8
4 Coventry U21 6 1 3 2 7:10 6
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League Standings (Group 5)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 West Brom U21 6 4 1 1 13:10 13
2 Brentford U21 6 4 0 2 16:5 12
3 Exeter U21 6 2 1 3 4:7 7
4 Luton U21 6 1 0 5 8:19 3
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League Standings (Group 6)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Burnley U21 6 4 0 2 11:10 12
2 QPR U21 6 3 1 2 11:9 10
3 Cardiff U21 6 2 1 3 15:12 7
4 Stockport U21 6 2 0 4 11:17 6
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League Standings (Group 7)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Nottingham U21 6 5 1 0 10:3 16
2 Swansea U21 6 3 1 2 14:9 10
3 Wolves U21 6 2 1 3 9:11 7
4 Millwall U21 6 0 1 5 7:17 1
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League Standings (Group 8)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Colchester U21 6 3 1 2 15:12 10
2 Sunderland U21 6 3 1 2 13:10 10
3 Bromley U21 6 3 0 3 7:11 9
4 Norwich U21 6 1 2 3 10:12 5
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