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Braintree vs Leicester U21
England
National League Cup Rare Breed Meat Co. Stadium, Braintree 
Match Events
22'
22'
Neale T.
31'
31'
Cooper C.
Assist: Walker L.
34'
34'
Thorpe E.
AI Match Summary
Braintree in this National League Cup tie, finishing 2-0. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
40%
33%
27%
Draw rate projection: 33% Favored: Braintree
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
70%
/ Medium Confidence
- Form's been kind to Leicester U21 lately — more wins on the board than Braintree.
- Model gives Braintree a 40% chance of winning this.
- Leicester U21 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
- Historical meetings favor Braintree, 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 56.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 25%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 79%
Braintree Clean Sheet 10%
Leicester U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Braintree | Leicester U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 30 |
| Wins | 5 | 10 |
| Draws | 7 | 4 |
| Losses | 17 | 16 |
| Goals Scored | 1.13 | 2.5 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.88 | 1.75 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.13 | 2.50 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.88 | 1.75 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 12, 2025 National League Cup
Braintree vs Leicester U21
2:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Braintree Compare
Top Goalscorer Cooper C.
1 Goals Assists Leader Hubbard F.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.87
Avg xA / game 0.56
Leicester U21 Compare
Avg xG / game 2.27
Avg xA / game 1.39
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Braintree 38 / 100
Leicester U21 26 / 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
Braintree Leicester U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick BRA Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Leicester U21's defensive record shows goals conceded in 90% of 30 matches.
Attacking prowess: Braintree scored in 79% of their last 29 outings.
Games between these two average 2.00 goals.
Solid form: Braintree remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Braintree VS Leicester U21
1.13 Goals Scored 2.5
1.88 Goals Conceded 1.75
88% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 75%
38% Over 3.5 75%
Recent Form & Match History
Braintree
(Home) 28 Jul
Felixstowe & Walton
2 : 1 Braintree
25 Jul
Braintree
4 : 0 Colchester U21
21 Jul
Braintree
1 : 0 Woking
18 Jul
Aveley
3 : 2 Braintree
14 Jul
Welling
3 : 2 Braintree
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25 Jul
Braintree
4 : 0 Colchester U21
21 Jul
Braintree
1 : 0 Woking
18 Apr
Braintree
1 : 2 Rochdale
06 Apr
Braintree
0 : 0 Woking
28 Mar
Braintree
1 : 2 Carlisle
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Leicester U21
(Away) 24 Apr
Tottenham U21
1 : 0 Leicester U21
13 Apr
Leeds U21
2 : 3 Leicester U21
20 Mar
Leicester U21
2 : 3 Aston Villa U21
13 Mar
Arsenal U21
1 : 5 Leicester U21
09 Mar
Leicester U21
2 : 2 Newcastle Utd U21
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24 Apr
Tottenham U21
1 : 0 Leicester U21
13 Apr
Leeds U21
2 : 3 Leicester U21
13 Mar
Arsenal U21
1 : 5 Leicester U21
13 Feb
West Ham U21
1 : 1 Leicester U21
01 Feb
Sunderland U21
3 : 2 Leicester 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 |
Promotion - National League Cup (Play Offs)
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 |
Promotion - National League Cup (Play Offs)
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 |
Promotion - National League Cup (Play Offs)
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 (Play Offs)
