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Blackpool U18 vs Southampton U18 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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FA Youth Cup 2017/2018
Tue, Jan 16, 2018
2 - 1
07:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

This match ends 2-1, with Blackpool U18 advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

37%
Blackpool U18
15%
Draws
48%
Southampton U18
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Southampton U18

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

48% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Southampton U18 come out ahead of Blackpool U18 on wins alone.
  • Southampton U18 are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • Southampton U18 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Blackpool U18, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
  • 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 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 37.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 81.4%
Blackpool U18 Clean Sheet 18%
Southampton U18 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Blackpool U18 Southampton U18
Matches Played 9 31
Wins 5 15
Draws 1 2
Losses 3 14
Goals Scored 2 2.45
Goals Conceded 1.78 2.19
Expected Goals (xG) 1.98 1.36
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jan 16, 2018 FA Youth Cup
Blackpool U18 vs Southampton U18
2:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Blackpool U18 10 / 100
Southampton 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
Blackpool U18 Southampton U18

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Southampton 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

Blackpool U18's goal record stands at 89% scoring rate across 9 recent games.

Southampton U18 let in goals in 87% of their last 31 matches.

Games between these two average 3.00 goals.

Solid form: Blackpool U18 remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

- VS Southampton U18
0 Goals Scored 1.63
0 Goals Conceded 2.75
0% Over 1.5 100%
0% Over 2.5 100%
0% Over 3.5 75%

Recent Form & Match History

Blackpool U18

(Home)
24 Feb
Chelsea U18
3 : 2
Blackpool U18
09 Feb
Blackpool U18
3 : 0
Newcastle Utd U18
22 Dec
Cheltenham U18
1 : 3
Blackpool U18
16 Apr
Arsenal U18
5 : 0
Blackpool U18
20 Mar
Blackpool U18
2 : 2
Arsenal U18
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Southampton U18

(Away)
19 Sept
Southampton U18
2 : 3
Reading U18
12 Sept
Ipswich U18
1 : 4
Southampton U18
05 Sept
Arsenal U18
1 : 0
Southampton U18
29 Aug
Southampton U18
7 : 4
Norwich U18
22 Aug
Crystal Palace U18
1 : 4
Southampton U18
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
Norwich U18 4
Derby U18 2
Crystal Palace U18 2
Newcastle Utd U18 3
Bury U18 1
Aston Villa U18 0
Birmingham U18 1
Sheffield Utd U18 0
Burnley U18 0
Plymouth U18 1
Swansea U18 0
Fulham U18 2
Bournemouth U18 0
Tottenham U18 3
Chelsea U18 7
West Brom U18 0
Blackburn U18 2
Watford U18 0
Nottingham U18 2
Leicester U18 1
Ipswich U18 2
Dagenham & Red. U18 1
Blackpool U18 2
Southampton U18 1
Colchester U18 2
Milton Keynes Dons U18 0
Charlton U18 3
Reading U18 4
Stevenage U18 1
Middlesbrough U18 2
Liverpool U18 2
Arsenal U18 3
1/8-finals
Norwich U18 4
Newcastle Utd U18 3
Bury U18 1
Birmingham U18 3
Plymouth U18 1
Fulham U18 3
Tottenham U18 0
Chelsea U18 2
Blackburn U18 5
Nottingham U18 1
Ipswich U18 0
Blackpool U18 2
Colchester U18 3
Reading U18 0
Middlesbrough U18 2
Arsenal U18 3
Quarter-finals
Norwich U18 1
Birmingham U18 3
Fulham U18 0
Chelsea U18 6
Blackburn U18 2
Blackpool U18 3
Colchester U18 1
Arsenal U18 5
Semi-finals
Birmingham U18 0
Chelsea U18 7
Blackpool U18 2
Arsenal U18 7
Final
Chelsea U18 7
Arsenal U18 1