Sport Picks
Burnley U21 vs Reading U21
England
Premier League 2 2025/2026 Lancashire County Ground, Leyland 
Match Events
18'
18'
Ahmed A.
43'
43'
Evans R.
Assist: Osho E.
46'
46'
Sub
Ahmed A. In: Jones J.
Out: Ahmed A.
AI Match Summary
Reading U21 in this Premier League 2 2025/2026 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
51%
15%
34%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Burnley U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
15%
/ Low Confidence
- Burnley U21 haven't matched Reading U21's recent run of results.
- Model gives Burnley U21 a 36% chance of winning this.
- Regular Premier League 2 2025/2026 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 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.8%
Burnley U21 Clean Sheet 17%
Reading U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Burnley U21 | Reading U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 | 30 |
| Wins | 10 | 13 |
| Draws | 4 | 3 |
| Losses | 17 | 14 |
| Goals Scored | 1.45 | 1.53 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.1 | 1.67 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.63 | 1.38 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
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 Veevers C.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81
Reading U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Evans R.
2 Goals Assists Leader Ahmed A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.77
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Burnley U21 36 / 100
Reading U21 33 / 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 Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or 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
These sides typically produce 3.75 goals when they meet.
Attacking prowess: Burnley U21 scored in 71% of their last 31 outings.
Reading U21's defensive record shows goals conceded in 73% of 30 matches.
Away concern: Reading U21 has suffered 3 losses in 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Burnley U21 VS Reading U21
1.63 Goals Scored 1.25
1.5 Goals Conceded 1.63
88% Over 1.5 63%
63% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
Burnley U21
(Home) 21 Aug
Fulham U21
4 : 3 Burnley U21
14 Aug
Wolves U21
2 : 0 Burnley U21
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
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13 Apr
Burnley U21
2 : 1 West Brom U21
12 Apr
Burnley U21
0 : 2 Blackburn U21
16 Mar
Burnley U21
0 : 2 Brighton U21
05 Mar
Burnley U21
5 : 2 Colchester U21
23 Feb
Burnley U21
1 : 1 Derby U21
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Reading U21
(Away) 11 Aug
Bristol City U21
4 : 0 Reading U21
27 Apr
Reading U21
0 : 1 Huddersfield U21
13 Apr
Reading U21
4 : 1 Derby U21
30 Mar
Sunderland U21
2 : 2 Reading U21
25 Mar
Blackburn U21
3 : 1 Reading U21
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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
13 Mar
West Ham U21
1 : 2 Reading U21
02 Mar
Wolves U21
2 : 1 Reading U21
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea U21 | 20 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 52:25 | 43 |
| 2 | Manchester United U21 | 20 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 43:26 | 43 |
| 3 | Manchester City U21 | 20 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 59:21 | 40 |
| 4 | Fulham U21 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 48:32 | 38 |
| 5 | Ipswich U21 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 45:45 | 38 |
| 6 | Southampton U21 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 36:29 | 36 |
| 7 | Liverpool U21 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 49:36 | 35 |
| 8 | Tottenham U21 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 42:32 | 35 |
| 9 | Leicester U21 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 48:42 | 31 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace U21 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 36:31 | 31 |
| 11 | Aston Villa U21 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 32:35 | 31 |
| 12 | Brighton U21 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 38:25 | 30 |
| 13 | West Ham U21 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 44:35 | 30 |
| 14 | Arsenal U21 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 28:33 | 29 |
| 15 | Sunderland U21 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 41:40 | 28 |
| 16 | Middlesbrough U21 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 37:28 | 27 |
| 17 | Nottingham U21 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 23:23 | 26 |
| 18 | Everton U21 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 33:36 | 25 |
| 19 | Reading U21 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 29:36 | 25 |
| 20 | Stoke City U21 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 29:42 | 25 |
| 21 | Newcastle Utd U21 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30:35 | 24 |
| 22 | Wolves U21 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 30:45 | 23 |
| 23 | Norwich U21 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 32:42 | 20 |
| 24 | Derby U21 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 26:44 | 20 |
| 25 | Leeds U21 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 28:40 | 18 |
| 26 | West Brom U21 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 26:41 | 18 |
| 27 | Birmingham U21 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 26:52 | 17 |
| 28 | Blackburn U21 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 27:46 | 14 |
| 29 | Burnley U21 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 22:42 | 13 |
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