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Cambridge Utd U18 vs Sheffield Wed U18 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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FA Youth Cup 2022/2023 Abbey Stadium, Cambridge
Cambridge Utd U18 Logo

Cambridge Utd U18

2 - 1
FT
Sheffield Wed U18 Logo

Sheffield Wed U18

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Match Events

8' Event
McConnell G.
19' Event
Phuthi J.
88' Event
Njoku B.
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

Cambridge Utd U18 in this FA Youth Cup 2022/2023 tie, finishing 2-1. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

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

51%
Cambridge Utd U18
15%
Draws
34%
Sheffield Wed U18
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Cambridge Utd U18

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

51% / Medium Confidence
  • Cambridge Utd U18 haven't matched Sheffield Wed U18's recent run of results.
  • 51% — that's where the model lands on Cambridge Utd U18 taking it.
  • Sheffield Wed U18 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Cambridge Utd U18, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
  • 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 27.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 12%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 70.6%
Cambridge Utd U18 Clean Sheet 20%
Sheffield Wed U18 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Cambridge Utd U18 Sheffield Wed U18
Matches Played 6 30
Wins 3 7
Draws 0 4
Losses 3 19
Goals Scored 1.17 1.03
Goals Conceded 1.17 2.17
Expected Goals (xG) 1.52 1.08
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Feb 8, 2023 FA Youth Cup
Cambridge Utd U18 vs Sheffield Wed U18
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Cambridge Utd U18 Compare

Top Goalscorer McConnell G.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Njoku B.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.17
Avg xA / game 0.76

Sheffield Wed U18 Compare

Top Goalscorer Phuthi J.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.98
Avg xA / game 0.6

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Cambridge Utd U18 67 / 100
Sheffield Wed U18 14 / 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
Cambridge Utd U18 Sheffield Wed U18

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Cambridge Utd U18 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

Sheffield Wed U18 let in goals in 80% of their last 30 matches.

Cambridge Utd U18's goal record stands at 67% scoring rate across 6 recent games.

These sides typically produce 3.00 goals when they meet.

Recent resilience: Cambridge Utd U18 stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Cambridge Utd U18 VS Sheffield Wed U18
1.17 Goals Scored 1
1.17 Goals Conceded 1.88
67% Over 1.5 75%
33% Over 2.5 63%
17% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Cambridge Utd U18

(Home)
23 Feb
Arsenal U18
3 : 2
Cambridge Utd U18
08 Feb
Cambridge Utd U18
2 : 1
Sheffield Wed U18
26 Jan
Cambridge Utd U18
1 : 0
Chelsea U18
09 Feb
Cambridge Utd U18
0 : 1
Nottingham U18
19 Jan
Cambridge Utd U18
2 : 0
Leeds U18
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Sheffield Wed U18

(Away)
09 Jan
Sheffield Wed U18
0 : 4
Reading U18
08 Feb
Cambridge Utd U18
2 : 1
Sheffield Wed U18
13 Jan
Sheffield Wed U18
3 : 2
Leicester U18
27 Jan
Blackburn U18
2 : 1
Sheffield Wed U18
18 Jan
Sheffield Wed U18
1 : 0
Preston U18
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
Watford U18 3
Everton U18 1
Newcastle Utd U18 2
Arsenal U18 3
Cambridge Utd U18 1
Chelsea U18 0
Sheffield Wed U18 3
Leicester U18 2
Manchester City U18 4
Brighton U18 1
Fleetwood Town U18 3
Middlesbrough U18 0
Oxford Utd U18 3
Cardiff U18 1
AFC Wimbledon U18 1
Leeds U18 3
Ipswich U18 2
Nottingham U18 1
Port Vale U18 0
Liverpool U18 1
Stoke City U18 1
Manchester United U18 0
Burnley U18 0
West Ham U18 1
Luton U18 3
QPR U18 1
Gillingham U18 1
Preston U18 2
Aston Villa U18 1
Southampton U18 4
Sunderland U18 0
Fulham U18 2
1/8-finals
Watford U18 2
Arsenal U18 4
Cambridge Utd U18 2
Sheffield Wed U18 1
Manchester City U18 5
Fleetwood Town U18 0
Oxford Utd U18 3
Leeds U18 0
Ipswich U18 2
Liverpool U18 0
Stoke City U18 1
West Ham U18 4
Luton U18 2
Preston U18 3
Southampton U18 3
Fulham U18 2
Quarter-finals
Arsenal U18 3
Cambridge Utd U18 2
Manchester City U18 3
Oxford Utd U18 0
Ipswich U18 2
West Ham U18 4
Preston U18 1
Southampton U18 3
Semi-finals
Arsenal U18 2
Manchester City U18 1
West Ham U18 6
Southampton U18 1
Final
Arsenal U18 1
West Ham U18 5