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Blackburn U18 vs Sunderland U18 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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Premier League U18
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
1 - 2
11:30 AM
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Match Events

23' Event
Chimpango T.
Assist: Mbonzale C.
54' Event
Pollock A.
Assist: Thompson H.
80' Event
Thompson H.

AI Match Summary

Blackburn U18 host Sunderland U18 in the Premier League U18. This has the makings of an open, high-scoring game. Recent numbers: Blackburn U18 at 2.06 goals for, 2.48 against; Sunderland U18 at 2.29 for, 1.96 against. Head-to-head, Blackburn U18 have won 2 to Sunderland U18's 2, with 1 draws. They last met on May 2, 2026, ending 3:1. The numbers (1.63 xG vs 2.69) point toward Blackburn U18. Over 2.5 looks the sharpest market angle here.

Win Probability Meter

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

39%
Blackburn U18
15%
Draws
46%
Sunderland U18
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Sunderland U18

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

46% / Medium Confidence
  • Sunderland U18 haven't matched Blackburn U18's recent run of results.
  • Sunderland U18 are the model's pick here, 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: 81%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 81%
Over 3.5 Goals 63%
Over 4.5 Goals 28%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 78.2%
Blackburn U18 Clean Sheet 10%
Sunderland U18 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Blackburn U18 Sunderland U18
Matches Played 33 28
Wins 15 12
Draws 5 6
Losses 13 10
Goals Scored 2.06 2.29
Goals Conceded 2.48 1.96
Expected Goals (xG) 1.63 2.69
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 2, 2026 Premier League U18
Blackburn U18 vs Sunderland U18
3:1
Feb 18, 2026 Premier League U18
Sunderland U18 vs Blackburn U18
5:5
May 3, 2025 Premier League U18
Blackburn U18 vs Sunderland U18
1:5
Apr 23, 2025 Premier League U18
Sunderland U18 vs Blackburn U18
7:2
May 7, 2024 Premier League U18
Sunderland U18 vs Blackburn U18
1:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Blackburn U18 Compare

Top Goalscorer Chimpango T.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81

Sunderland U18 Compare

Top Goalscorer Pollock A.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Thompson H.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.45
Avg xA / game 1.49

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Blackburn U18 10 / 100
Sunderland 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

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Blackburn U18 Sunderland U18

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Sunderland 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

Sunderland U18 has conceded goals in 86% of their last 28 outings.

These sides typically produce 6.40 goals when they meet.

Blackburn U18 found the back of the net in 73% of recent matches (33 games).

Blackburn U18 has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Blackburn U18 VS Sunderland U18
1.5 Goals Scored 2
3.38 Goals Conceded 1.75
100% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 88%
63% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

Blackburn U18

(Home)
19 Sept
Middlesbrough U18
5 : 0
Blackburn U18
05 Sept
Blackburn U18
2 : 1
Everton U18
29 Aug
Newcastle Utd U18
6 : 1
Blackburn U18
22 Aug
Blackburn U18
0 : 8
Nottingham U18
15 Aug
Wolves U18
0 : 2
Blackburn U18
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Sunderland U18

(Away)
19 Sept
Sunderland U18
0 : 3
Newcastle Utd U18
12 Sept
Manchester City U18
4 : 1
Sunderland U18
29 Aug
Burnley U18
2 : 2
Sunderland U18
09 May
Sunderland U18
1 : 0
Wolves U18
05 May
Sunderland U18
4 : 0
Everton 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
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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 7 5 0 2 28:10 15
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 7 1 1 5 9:25 4
16 Birmingham U18 6 1 0 5 6:22 3
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