Sport Picks
Blackburn U21 vs Crystal Palace U21
England
Premier League 2 2025/2026 Blackburn Rovers Academy, Brockhall Village 
Match Events
1'
1'
Marsh Z.
22'
22'
King G.
Assist: Cardines R.
39'
39'
Dunn I.
AI Match Summary
Crystal Palace U21 in this Premier League 2 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 1-2 — backing the pre-match view that favored Crystal Palace U21.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
32%
15%
53%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Crystal Palace U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
53%
/ Medium Confidence
- Crystal Palace U21 have won more games recently than Blackburn U21.
- Crystal Palace U21 are the model's pick here, at 60%.
- Regular Premier League 2 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
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 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 74.2%
Blackburn U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Crystal Palace U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Blackburn U21 | Crystal Palace U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 28 |
| Wins | 9 | 13 |
| Draws | 1 | 4 |
| Losses | 19 | 11 |
| Goals Scored | 1.69 | 1.68 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.28 | 1.68 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.63 | 2.13 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Mar 6, 2026 Premier League 2
Blackburn U21 vs Crystal Palace U21
1:2
Aug 23, 2024 Premier League 2
Blackburn U21 vs Crystal Palace U21
2:7
Jan 14, 2024 Premier League 2
Blackburn U21 vs Crystal Palace U21
3:3
Apr 28, 2023 Premier League 2
Crystal Palace U21 vs Blackburn U21
0:3
Apr 7, 2023 Premier League 2
Blackburn U21 vs Crystal Palace U21
1:3
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Blackburn U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Dunn I.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81
Crystal Palace U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Marsh Z.
1 Goals Assists Leader King G.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.94
Avg xA / game 1.18
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Blackburn U21 18 / 100
Crystal Palace U21 56 / 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
Blackburn U21 Crystal Palace U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Crystal Palace U21 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
Crystal Palace U21's defensive record shows goals conceded in 82% of 28 matches.
Games between these two average 5.00 goals.
Attacking prowess: Blackburn U21 scored in 72% of their last 29 outings.
Blackburn U21 went unbeaten in 2 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Blackburn U21 VS Crystal Palace U21
1.63 Goals Scored 1.63
2.63 Goals Conceded 1.63
100% Over 1.5 100%
75% Over 2.5 50%
63% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
Blackburn U21
(Home) 14 Sept
Blackburn U21
2 : 3 Reading U21
09 Sept
Blackburn U21
4 : 2 QPR U21
28 Aug
Ipswich U21
4 : 1 Blackburn U21
14 Aug
Southampton U21
4 : 0 Blackburn U21
28 Jul
Blackburn U21
5 : 2 Preston U21
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14 Sept
Blackburn U21
2 : 3 Reading U21
09 Sept
Blackburn U21
4 : 2 QPR U21
28 Jul
Blackburn U21
5 : 2 Preston U21
17 Apr
Blackburn U21
0 : 2 Tottenham U21
06 Apr
Blackburn U21
1 : 2 Aston Villa U21
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Crystal Palace U21
(Away) 15 Sept
Swindon
1 : 2 Crystal Palace U21
02 Sept
Crystal Palace U21
2 : 1 PSG U21
28 Aug
Aston Villa U21
0 : 2 Crystal Palace U21
22 Aug
Arsenal U21
1 : 1 Crystal Palace U21
21 Jul
Dagenham & Red.
5 : 0 Crystal Palace U21
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15 Sept
Swindon
1 : 2 Crystal Palace U21
28 Aug
Aston Villa U21
0 : 2 Crystal Palace U21
22 Aug
Arsenal U21
1 : 1 Crystal Palace U21
21 Jul
Dagenham & Red.
5 : 0 Crystal Palace U21
26 Apr
Liverpool U21
3 : 4 Crystal Palace U21
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea U21 | 20 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 52:25 | 43 |
| 2 | Manchester United U21 | 20 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 43:26 | 43 |
| 3 | Manchester City U21 | 20 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 59:21 | 40 |
| 4 | Fulham U21 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 48:32 | 38 |
| 5 | Ipswich U21 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 45:45 | 38 |
| 6 | Southampton U21 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 36:29 | 36 |
| 7 | Liverpool U21 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 49:36 | 35 |
| 8 | Tottenham U21 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 42:32 | 35 |
| 9 | Leicester U21 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 48:42 | 31 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace U21 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 36:31 | 31 |
| 11 | Aston Villa U21 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 32:35 | 31 |
| 12 | Brighton U21 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 38:25 | 30 |
| 13 | West Ham U21 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 44:35 | 30 |
| 14 | Arsenal U21 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 28:33 | 29 |
| 15 | Sunderland U21 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 41:40 | 28 |
| 16 | Middlesbrough U21 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 37:28 | 27 |
| 17 | Nottingham U21 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 23:23 | 26 |
| 18 | Everton U21 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 33:36 | 25 |
| 19 | Reading U21 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 29:36 | 25 |
| 20 | Stoke City U21 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 29:42 | 25 |
| 21 | Newcastle Utd U21 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30:35 | 24 |
| 22 | Wolves U21 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 30:45 | 23 |
| 23 | Norwich U21 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 32:42 | 20 |
| 24 | Derby U21 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 26:44 | 20 |
| 25 | Leeds U21 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 28:40 | 18 |
| 26 | West Brom U21 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 26:41 | 18 |
| 27 | Birmingham U21 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 26:52 | 17 |
| 28 | Blackburn U21 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 27:46 | 14 |
| 29 | Burnley U21 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 22:42 | 13 |
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