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Birmingham U23 vs Middlesbrough U23

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Premier League 2 2021/2022 St. Andrew's Stadium, Birmingham
Birmingham U23 Logo

Birmingham U23

4 - 2
FT
Middlesbrough U23 Logo

Middlesbrough U23

Our Tip

Match Events

6' Event
Chong T.
9' Event
Walker S.
Assist: Willis P.
40' Event
Richards T.
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

The Premier League 2 2021/2022 game between Birmingham U23 and Middlesbrough U23 finished 4-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Birmingham U23.

Win Probability Meter

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

44%
Birmingham U23
20%
Draws
36%
Middlesbrough U23
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Birmingham U23

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

36% / Low Confidence
  • Recent numbers put Birmingham U23 and Middlesbrough U23 close enough that form isn't the deciding factor here.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 44% 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%).
  • Birmingham U23 have won 4 of the last 4 meetings between these two.

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 25%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.6%
Birmingham U23 Clean Sheet 17%
Middlesbrough U23 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Birmingham U23 Middlesbrough U23
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 9 9
Draws 5 3
Losses 16 18
Goals Scored 1.4 1.4
Goals Conceded 2 2.03
Expected Goals (xG) 1.63 1.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Feb 27, 2022 Premier League 2
Birmingham U23 vs Middlesbrough U23
4:2
Nov 7, 2021 Premier League 2
Middlesbrough U23 vs Birmingham U23
0:3
Feb 12, 2018 Premier League Cup
Birmingham U23 vs Middlesbrough U23
2:1
Nov 6, 2017 Premier League Cup
Middlesbrough U23 vs Birmingham U23
1:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Birmingham U23 Compare

Top Goalscorer Chong T.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Richards T.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81

Middlesbrough U23 Compare

Top Goalscorer Walker S.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Sivi J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.77

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Birmingham U23 36 / 100
Middlesbrough U23 20 / 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 U23 Middlesbrough U23

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Middlesbrough 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

Middlesbrough U23 has conceded goals in 93% of their last 30 outings.

Historical meetings average 4.00 goals per match.

Attacking prowess: Birmingham U23 scored in 73% of their last 30 outings.

Solid form: Birmingham U23 remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Birmingham U23 VS Middlesbrough U23
1.63 Goals Scored 1.38
1.38 Goals Conceded 1.63
75% Over 1.5 75%
75% Over 2.5 63%
25% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Birmingham U23

(Home)
02 Jul
Hednesford
3 : 5
Birmingham U23
29 Apr
Birmingham U23
0 : 3
Nottingham U23
25 Apr
Sunderland U23
2 : 1
Birmingham U23
01 Apr
Fulham U23
3 : 0
Birmingham U23
21 Mar
Birmingham U23
2 : 1
Norwich U23
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Middlesbrough U23

(Away)
20 Jul
Whitby
2 : 2
Middlesbrough U23
04 May
Wolves U23
3 : 2
Middlesbrough U23
01 May
Middlesbrough U23
2 : 1
Reading U23
22 Apr
Nottingham U23
1 : 1
Middlesbrough U23
15 Apr
Middlesbrough U23
0 : 3
Wolves U23
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Manchester City U23 26 16 6 4 65:32 54
2 West Ham U23 26 15 3 8 59:39 48
3 Arsenal U23 26 10 11 5 56:48 41
4 Liverpool U23 26 11 7 8 47:37 40
5 Crystal Palace U23 26 12 3 11 54:50 39
6 Manchester United U23 26 11 6 9 46:43 39
7 Tottenham U23 26 10 7 9 49:45 37
8 Leicester U23 26 10 7 9 38:53 37
9 Blackburn U23 26 9 8 9 50:56 35
10 Brighton U23 26 9 7 10 41:41 34
11 Everton U23 26 8 5 13 33:54 29
12 Chelsea U23 26 7 7 12 39:47 28
13 Leeds U23 26 7 6 13 44:49 27
14 Derby U23 26 4 3 19 31:58 15
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League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Fulham U23 26 20 2 4 64:27 62
2 Wolves U23 26 14 5 7 46:37 47
3 Stoke City U23 26 12 7 7 34:36 43
4 Nottingham U23 26 12 6 8 52:31 42
5 Norwich U23 26 12 3 11 64:52 39
6 Burnley U23 26 11 6 9 46:39 39
7 Southampton U23 26 12 3 11 45:42 39
8 Newcastle Utd U23 26 12 2 12 51:56 38
9 West Brom U23 26 10 5 11 44:54 35
10 Aston Villa U23 26 9 5 12 53:51 32
11 Birmingham U23 26 7 5 14 34:51 26
12 Middlesbrough U23 26 8 2 16 31:50 26
13 Sunderland U23 26 7 3 16 35:49 24
14 Reading U23 26 5 8 13 32:56 23
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