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Brentford U21 vs Derby U21

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Premier League Cup
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
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12:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

The first leg ended 1-4. The second leg of this knockout tie follows. Recent head-to-head results give a strong hint here. Recent numbers: Brentford U21 at 2.31 goals for, 1.28 against; Derby U21 at 1.72 for, 2.28 against. Head-to-head, Brentford U21 have won 2 to Derby U21's 1, with 0 draws. They last met on Apr 27, 2026, ending 2:0. The numbers (2.75 xG vs 1.56) point toward Brentford U21. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 2-1.

Win Probability Meter

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

47%
Brentford U21
20%
Draws
33%
Derby U21
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Brentford U21

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

47% / Medium Confidence
  • Brentford U21 carry the better recent record into this one.
  • 47% — that's where the model lands on Brentford U21 taking it.
  • Brentford U21 have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Derby U21, who have won 1 of the last 3 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • Brentford U21 have won 2 of the last 3 meetings between these two.

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 62.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 28%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77.4%
Brentford U21 Clean Sheet 15%
Derby U21 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Brentford U21 Derby U21
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 19 8
Draws 4 8
Losses 6 13
Goals Scored 2.31 1.72
Goals Conceded 1.28 2.28
Expected Goals (xG) 2.75 1.56
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 27, 2026 Professional Development League
Brentford U21 vs Derby U21
2:0
Dec 6, 2024 Premier League Cup
Derby U21 vs Brentford U21
1:4
Oct 21, 2024 Premier League Cup
Brentford U21 vs Derby U21
0:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Brentford U21 84 / 100
Derby U21 10 / 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
Brentford U21 Derby U21

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Brentford U21 Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or 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

Brentford U21's goal record stands at 90% scoring rate across 29 recent games.

Derby U21 has conceded goals in 86% of their last 29 outings.

These sides typically produce 2.67 goals when they meet.

Solid form: Brentford U21 remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Brentford U21 VS Derby U21
2.38 Goals Scored 1.75
1.38 Goals Conceded 3.13
100% Over 1.5 100%
63% Over 2.5 88%
50% Over 3.5 75%

Recent Form & Match History

Brentford U21

(Home)
13 Sept
Brentford U21
0 : 2
Everton U21
08 Sept
Hull City U21
1 : 1
Brentford U21
31 Aug
Brentford U21
5 : 1
Sunderland U21
21 Aug
Stoke City U21
2 : 3
Brentford U21
16 Aug
Brentford U21
2 : 0
Wycombe U21
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Derby U21

(Away)
11 Sept
Derby U21
1 : 3
Tottenham U21
08 Sept
Gateshead
1 : 3
Derby U21
31 Aug
Derby U21
4 : 4
West Brom U21
24 Aug
Reading U21
1 : 3
Derby U21
18 Aug
Halifax
6 : 2
Derby U21
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Southampton U21 2 1 1 0 5:1 4
2 QPR U21 2 1 0 1 6:5 3
3 Blackburn U21 2 1 0 1 4:6 3
4 Bolton U21 2 0 1 1 2:5 1
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League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Cardiff U21 2 2 0 0 7:3 6
2 Leicester U21 2 1 0 1 3:2 3
3 Bournemouth U21 2 1 0 1 2:4 3
4 Plymouth U21 2 0 0 2 3:6 0
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League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Huddersfield U21 2 1 1 0 6:3 4
2 Swansea U21 2 1 1 0 5:2 4
3 Gillingham U21 1 0 0 1 1:4 0
4 Birmingham U21 1 0 0 1 0:3 0
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League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Peterborough U21 1 1 0 0 4:0 3
2 Nottingham U21 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
3 Newcastle Utd U21 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
4 Luton U21 2 0 0 2 0:6 0
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League Standings (Group 5)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Wolves U21 2 2 0 0 3:0 6
2 Preston U21 2 1 0 1 2:2 3
3 Burnley U21 2 1 0 1 2:3 3
4 Fleetwood Town U21 2 0 0 2 2:4 0
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League Standings (Group 6)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Brighton U21 2 1 1 0 3:1 4
2 Sheffield Utd U21 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
3 West Ham U21 2 0 1 1 2:4 1
4 Millwall U21 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
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League Standings (Group 7)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Bristol City U21 2 2 0 0 6:1 6
2 Norwich U21 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
3 Exeter U21 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
4 Reading U21 2 0 0 2 1:6 0
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League Standings (Group 8)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Bromley U21 1 1 0 0 3:0 3
2 West Brom U21 2 1 0 1 3:3 3
3 Coventry U21 2 1 0 1 4:5 3
4 Ipswich U21 1 0 0 1 2:4 0
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League Standings (Group 9)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Charlton U21 2 2 0 0 3:1 6
2 Stockport U21 2 1 0 1 5:2 3
3 Leeds U21 2 0 1 1 0:1 1
4 Stoke City U21 2 0 1 1 0:4 1
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League Standings (Group 10)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Hull City U21 2 1 1 0 5:2 4
2 Brentford U21 2 1 1 0 3:1 4
3 Wycombe U21 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
4 Derby U21 1 0 0 1 1:4 0
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