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Burnley U21 vs Reading U21 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
England
Premier League 2 Lancashire County Ground, Leyland 
Match Events
28'
28'
Stanley M.
35'
35'
Ntege T.
Assist: Osho E.
42'
42'
Pouani B.
AI Match Summary
Reading U21 in this Premier League 2 matchup, with the score ending 1-3 — backing the pre-match view that favored Reading U21.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
40%
20%
40%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Draw
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
40%
/ Low Confidence
- Form's been kind to Reading U21 lately — more wins on the board than Burnley U21.
- Win probability leans Burnley U21's way, sitting at 40%.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- 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 50.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 23%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77.4%
Burnley U21 Clean Sheet 14%
Reading U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Burnley U21 | Reading U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 29 |
| Wins | 9 | 13 |
| Draws | 5 | 2 |
| Losses | 14 | 14 |
| Goals Scored | 1.54 | 1.59 |
| Goals Conceded | 2 | 1.62 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.75 | 1.63 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 28, 2026 Premier League 2
Burnley U21 vs Reading U21
1:3
Jan 30, 2026 Premier League 2
Burnley U21 vs Reading U21
1:3
Feb 4, 2025 Premier League Cup
Burnley U21 vs Reading U21
4:1
Nov 8, 2024 Premier League Cup
Reading U21 vs Burnley U21
1:3
Aug 15, 2022 Professional Development League
Reading U21 vs Burnley U21
2:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Burnley U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Pouani B.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.35
Avg xA / game 0.88
Reading U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Ntege T.
2 Goals Assists Leader Smith K.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.48
Avg xA / game 0.91
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Burnley U21 39 / 100
Reading 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
Burnley U21 Reading U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Burnley 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
H2H data points to 3.80 goals as a typical output.
Burnley U21 scored in 79% of their last 28 games.
Reading U21 let in goals in 72% of their last 29 matches.
Recent resilience: Burnley U21 stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Burnley U21 VS Reading U21
1.75 Goals Scored 1.5
1.75 Goals Conceded 1.75
88% Over 1.5 75%
75% Over 2.5 75%
38% Over 3.5 63%
Recent Form & Match History
Burnley U21
(Home) 09 Oct
Burnley U21
2 : 2 Preston U21
18 Sept
Burnley U21
4 : 1 Derby U21
14 Sept
Nottingham U21
1 : 0 Burnley U21
08 Sept
Fleetwood Town U21
1 : 2 Burnley U21
28 Aug
Burnley U21
1 : 3 Reading U21
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09 Oct
Burnley U21
2 : 2 Preston U21
18 Sept
Burnley U21
4 : 1 Derby U21
28 Aug
Burnley U21
1 : 3 Reading U21
13 Apr
Burnley U21
2 : 1 West Brom U21
12 Apr
Burnley U21
0 : 2 Blackburn U21
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Reading U21
(Away) 09 Oct
Reading U21
2 : 3 Norwich U21
19 Sept
Reading U21
0 : 0 Everton U21
14 Sept
Blackburn U21
2 : 3 Reading U21
07 Sept
Reading U21
1 : 2 Bristol City U21
28 Aug
Burnley U21
1 : 3 Reading U21
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14 Sept
Blackburn U21
2 : 3 Reading U21
28 Aug
Burnley U21
1 : 3 Reading U21
11 Aug
Bristol City U21
4 : 0 Reading U21
30 Mar
Sunderland U21
2 : 2 Reading U21
25 Mar
Blackburn U21
3 : 1 Reading U21
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tottenham U21 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13:7 | 10 |
| 2 | Southampton U21 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 10 |
| 3 | Sunderland U21 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15:11 | 10 |
| 4 | Manchester United U21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:3 | 9 |
| 5 | Chelsea U21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13:8 | 9 |
| 6 | Bournemouth U21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:6 | 9 |
| 7 | Nottingham U21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:7 | 9 |
| 8 | Liverpool U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8:4 | 7 |
| 9 | Fulham U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12:9 | 7 |
| 10 | Leeds U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11:9 | 7 |
| 11 | Reading U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 12 | Norwich U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 13 | Brentford U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10:8 | 6 |
| 14 | Everton U21 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:3 | 5 |
| 15 | West Ham U21 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 5 |
| 16 | Aston Villa U21 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7:8 | 5 |
| 17 | Stoke City U21 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:5 | 4 |
| 18 | Crystal Palace U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 19 | Brighton U21 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:9 | 4 |
| 20 | Derby U21 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9:12 | 4 |
| 21 | Arsenal U21 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6:9 | 4 |
| 22 | Manchester City U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 3 |
| 23 | Burnley U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8:9 | 3 |
| 24 | Blackburn U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 25 | Ipswich U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:10 | 3 |
| 26 | Birmingham U21 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5:7 | 2 |
| 27 | Middlesbrough U21 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7:10 | 2 |
| 28 | West Brom U21 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:11 | 1 |
| 29 | Leicester U21 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:7 | 1 |
| 30 | Newcastle Utd U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:9 | 0 |
| 31 | Wolves U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:10 | 0 |
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