Sport Picks
Brighton U21 vs West Ham U21
England
Premier League 2 Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing 
Match Events
33'
33'
Keogh S.
35'
35'
Atom N.
35'
35'
Mackley C.
Assist: Robertson J.
AI Match Summary
This match ends 3-0, with Brighton U21 advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
90%
6%
4%
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: Brighton U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
95%
/ Very High Confidence
- West Ham U21 carry the better recent record into this one.
- 90% — that's where the model lands on Brighton U21 taking it.
- West Ham U21 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
- Historical meetings favor West Ham U21, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 83%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 83%
Over 3.5 Goals 62.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 28%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.2%
Brighton U21 Clean Sheet 11%
West Ham U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Brighton U21 | West Ham U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 29 |
| Wins | 11 | 14 |
| Draws | 8 | 5 |
| Losses | 11 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.13 | 2.13 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.13 | 2.13 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
May 4, 2026 Premier League 2
Brighton U21 vs West Ham U21
3:0
Sep 26, 2025 Premier League 2
West Ham U21 vs Brighton U21
3:3
Aug 16, 2024 Premier League 2
Brighton U21 vs West Ham U21
0:2
Mar 15, 2024 Premier League 2
Brighton U21 vs West Ham U21
1:4
Feb 23, 2024 Premier League International Cup
West Ham U21 vs Brighton U21
2:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Brighton U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Mackley C.
1 Goals Assists Leader Nti S.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.92
Avg xA / game 1.25
West Ham U21 Compare
Avg xG / game 2.27
Avg xA / game 1.39
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Brighton U21 83 / 100
West Ham 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
Brighton U21 West Ham U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick BRI 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
Brighton U21 scored in 80% of their last 30 games.
These sides typically produce 3.80 goals when they meet.
Brighton U21 has registered 5 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Defensive concern: West Ham U21 conceded in 76% of 29 recent games.
Scoring Trends
Brighton U21 VS West Ham U21
2.5 Goals Scored 2.5
1.13 Goals Conceded 2.13
88% Over 1.5 100%
75% Over 2.5 100%
50% Over 3.5 75%
Recent Form & Match History
Brighton U21
(Home) 16 May
Brighton U21
1 : 0 Manchester United U21
08 May
Tottenham U21
1 : 3 Brighton U21
04 May
Brighton U21
3 : 0 West Ham U21
24 Apr
Ipswich U21
1 : 2 Brighton U21
03 Apr
Brighton U21
0 : 0 Aston Villa U21
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16 May
Brighton U21
1 : 0 Manchester United U21
04 May
Brighton U21
3 : 0 West Ham U21
03 Apr
Brighton U21
0 : 0 Aston Villa U21
22 Mar
Brighton U21
5 : 0 Everton U21
06 Mar
Brighton U21
3 : 4 Fulham U21
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West Ham U21
(Away) 04 May
Brighton U21
3 : 0 West Ham U21
24 Apr
Fulham U21
2 : 3 West Ham U21
04 Apr
Tottenham U21
3 : 2 West Ham U21
20 Mar
Blackburn U21
2 : 4 West Ham U21
17 Mar
Boreham Wood
3 : 2 West Ham U21
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04 May
Brighton U21
3 : 0 West Ham U21
24 Apr
Fulham U21
2 : 3 West Ham U21
04 Apr
Tottenham U21
3 : 2 West Ham U21
20 Mar
Blackburn U21
2 : 4 West Ham U21
17 Mar
Boreham Wood
3 : 2 West Ham U21
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Tournament Bracket & Draw
1/8-finals
Chelsea U211
Middlesbrough U210
Tottenham U211
Leicester U210
Ipswich U211
Brighton U212
Fulham U212
West Ham U213
Southampton U213
Aston Villa U214
Manchester City U213
Arsenal U211
Liverpool U213
Crystal Palace U214
Manchester United U213
Sunderland U212
Quarter-finals
Chelsea U211
Tottenham U213
Brighton U213
West Ham U210
Aston Villa U212
Manchester City U213
Crystal Palace U210
Manchester United U212
Semi-finals
Tottenham U211
Brighton U213
Manchester City U213
Manchester United U214
Final
Brighton U211
Manchester United U210