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Burnley U21 vs Derby U21

England England

Premier League 2 Lancashire County Ground, Leyland
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Match Events

22' Event
Johnson Z.
Assist: McMahon-Brown K.
43'
Brierley G.
48' Event
Smith C.
Assist: Mintus M.

AI Match Summary

The Premier League 2 game between Burnley U21 and Derby U21 finished 1-1.

Win Probability Meter

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

42%
Burnley U21
20%
Draws
38%
Derby U21
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Burnley U21

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

67% / Medium Confidence
  • Burnley U21 carry the better recent record into this one.
  • 42% — that's where the model lands on Burnley U21 taking it.
  • Regular Premier League 2 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • 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 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77%
Burnley U21 Clean Sheet 11%
Derby U21 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Burnley U21 Derby U21
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 10 6
Draws 4 9
Losses 16 14
Goals Scored 2 1.63
Goals Conceded 2 1.63
Expected Goals (xG) 2.00 1.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 2.00 1.63

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Feb 23, 2026 Premier League 2
Burnley U21 vs Derby U21
1:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Burnley U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Johnson Z.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 1

Derby U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Smith C.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.48
Avg xA / game 0.91

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Burnley U21 40 / 100
Derby U21 36 / 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
Burnley U21 Derby U21

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Derby U21's defensive record shows goals conceded in 83% of 29 matches.

Burnley U21 found the back of the net in 70% of recent matches (30 games).

These sides typically produce 2.00 goals when they meet.

Burnley U21 has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Burnley U21 VS Derby U21
2 Goals Scored 1.63
2 Goals Conceded 1.63
100% Over 1.5 75%
75% Over 2.5 50%
75% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Burnley U21

(Home)
14 May
Sunderland U21
1 : 2
Burnley U21
13 Apr
Burnley U21
2 : 1
West Brom U21
12 Apr
Burnley U21
0 : 2
Blackburn U21
23 Mar
Ipswich U21
0 : 0
Burnley U21
16 Mar
Burnley U21
0 : 2
Brighton U21
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Derby U21

(Away)
27 Apr
Brentford U21
2 : 0
Derby U21
13 Apr
Reading U21
4 : 1
Derby U21
06 Apr
Derby U21
2 : 1
Sunderland U21
03 Apr
Derby U21
1 : 0
Manchester City U21
20 Mar
Derby U21
1 : 0
Middlesbrough U21
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