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Boston United vs Middlesbrough U21

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National League Cup 2025/2026 Jakemans Community Stadium, Boston
Boston United Logo

Boston United

2 - 1
FT
Middlesbrough U21 Logo

Middlesbrough U21

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Match Events

30'
Sub
Maguire F. In: Sloggett G.
Out: Maguire F.
45'
Carbon J.
45'
Coyle R.
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

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

Win Probability Meter

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

34%
Boston United
15%
Draws
51%
Middlesbrough U21
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Middlesbrough U21

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

51% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Boston United come out ahead of Middlesbrough U21 on wins alone.
  • 51% — that's where the model lands on Middlesbrough U21 taking it.
  • Boston United have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Boston United, who have won 2 of the last 2 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 26.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 12%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 74.6%
Boston United Clean Sheet 15%
Middlesbrough U21 Clean Sheet 15%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Boston United Middlesbrough U21
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 14 11
Draws 7 6
Losses 9 12
Goals Scored 1.5 2
Goals Conceded 1.3 1.34
Expected Goals (xG) 0.99 1.55
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 9, 2025 National League Cup
Boston United vs Middlesbrough U21
2:1
Jan 21, 2025 National League Cup
Boston United vs Middlesbrough U21
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Boston United Compare

Top Goalscorer Donnelly K.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.76
Avg xA / game 0.49

Middlesbrough U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Howells M.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.41
Avg xA / game 0.86

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Boston United 10 / 100
Middlesbrough U21 84 / 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
Boston United Middlesbrough U21

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Middlesbrough 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

Middlesbrough U21 let in goals in 83% of their last 29 matches.

Attacking prowess: Boston United scored in 77% of their last 30 outings.

These sides typically produce 3.00 goals when they meet.

Solid form: Boston United remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Boston United VS Middlesbrough U21
1.38 Goals Scored 2.6
0.5 Goals Conceded 0.6
50% Over 1.5 40%
38% Over 2.5 40%
13% Over 3.5 40%

Recent Form & Match History

Boston United

(Home)
22 Aug
Boston United
1 : 0
Altrincham
18 Aug
Boston United
2 : 3
Birmingham U21
15 Aug
Solihull Moors
0 : 2
Boston United
08 Aug
Boston United
0 : 1
Aldershot
01 Aug
Hednesford
2 : 0
Boston United
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Middlesbrough U21

(Away)
23 Aug
Middlesbrough U21
0 : 1
Norwich U21
18 Aug
Solihull Moors
1 : 3
Middlesbrough U21
11 Aug
Hartlepool
0 : 10
Middlesbrough U21
25 Apr
Chelsea U21
1 : 0
Middlesbrough U21
10 Apr
Aston Villa U21
0 : 2
Middlesbrough U21
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Tamworth 4 4 0 0 12:1 12
2 Brackley 4 3 0 1 7:3 10
3 Rochdale 4 3 0 1 6:5 9
4 Solihull Moors 4 3 0 1 6:3 8
5 Everton U21 4 2 0 2 4:5 5
6 Manchester United U21 4 1 0 3 4:9 3
7 Burnley U21 4 0 0 4 2:8 1
8 Blackburn U21 4 0 0 4 2:9 0
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League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Boreham Wood 4 4 0 0 13:4 12
2 Braintree 4 3 0 1 8:5 9
3 Wealdstone 4 3 0 1 6:4 9
4 Forest Green 4 2 0 2 8:6 7
5 Nottingham U21 4 2 0 2 3:3 6
6 West Brom U21 4 1 0 3 5:10 3
7 Leicester U21 4 1 0 3 6:10 2
8 Wolves U21 4 0 0 4 5:12 0
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League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 West Ham U21 4 4 0 0 13:4 11
2 Truro 4 3 0 1 7:5 9
3 Woking 4 3 0 1 5:4 8
4 Brighton U21 4 2 0 2 5:6 7
5 Aldershot 4 1 0 3 7:11 4
6 Sutton 4 1 0 3 8:13 4
7 Fulham U21 4 1 0 3 8:5 3
8 Southampton U21 4 1 0 3 7:12 2
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League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Boston United 4 3 0 1 11:4 9
2 Halifax 4 3 0 1 6:2 9
3 Newcastle Utd U21 4 2 0 2 7:6 7
4 Scunthorpe 4 2 0 2 8:8 6
5 Leeds U21 4 2 0 2 6:8 6
6 Sunderland U21 4 2 0 2 5:8 6
7 Middlesbrough U21 4 1 0 3 6:7 3
8 Gateshead 4 1 0 3 4:10 2
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)