Sport Picks
Cardiff U21 vs Brentford U21
England
Professional Development League 2025/2026 
Match Events
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Rose R.
41'
41'
Pearce L.
45'
45'
Davies J.
AI Match Summary
Cardiff U21 in this Professional Development League 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 4-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Cardiff U21.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
43%
30%
27%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Cardiff U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
43%
/ Low Confidence
- Form's been kind to Brentford U21 lately — more wins on the board than Cardiff U21.
- Model gives Cardiff U21 a 43% chance of winning this.
- 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) 73.8%
Cardiff U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Brentford U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Cardiff U21 | Brentford U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 30 |
| Wins | 11 | 19 |
| Draws | 8 | 4 |
| Losses | 10 | 7 |
| Goals Scored | 1.62 | 2.23 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.48 | 1.33 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.50 | 2.06 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Apr 6, 2026 Professional Development League
Brentford U21 vs Cardiff U21
4:0
Jan 27, 2026 Professional Development League
Cardiff U21 vs Brentford U21
4:0
Jan 14, 2025 Professional Development League
Cardiff U21 vs Brentford U21
0:3
Sep 23, 2024 Professional Development League
Brentford U21 vs Cardiff U21
0:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Cardiff U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Pearce L.
1 Goals Assists Leader Davies J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.15
Avg xA / game 0.75
Brentford U21 Compare
Avg xG / game 1.87
Avg xA / game 1.14
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Cardiff U21 74 / 100
Brentford 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
Cardiff U21 Brentford U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Cardiff 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
Solid form: Cardiff U21 remains unbeaten in 5 of 5 recent matches.
Cardiff U21 scored in 69% of their last 29 games.
Brentford U21's defensive record shows goals conceded in 73% of 30 matches.
H2H data points to 3.00 goals as a typical output.
Scoring Trends
Cardiff U21 VS Brentford U21
1.75 Goals Scored 2
2.13 Goals Conceded 1.25
75% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 50%
63% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
Cardiff U21
(Home) 18 Sept
Cardiff U21
6 : 0 Peterborough U21
14 Sept
Sheffield Utd U21
1 : 1 Cardiff U21
07 Sept
Plymouth U21
2 : 3 Cardiff U21
01 Sept
Cardiff U21
0 : 0 Sheffield Wed U21
25 Aug
Wigan U21
2 : 5 Cardiff U21
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18 Sept
Cardiff U21
6 : 0 Peterborough U21
01 Sept
Cardiff U21
0 : 0 Sheffield Wed U21
18 Aug
Cardiff U21
1 : 2 Barnsley U21
14 Aug
Cardiff U21
4 : 1 Bournemouth U21
08 Aug
Cardiff U21
0 : 4 Fulham U21
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Brentford U21
(Away) 22 Sept
Bromley
0 : 1 Brentford U21
18 Sept
Manchester United U21
3 : 2 Brentford U21
13 Sept
Brentford U21
0 : 2 Everton U21
08 Sept
Hull City U21
1 : 1 Brentford U21
31 Aug
Brentford U21
5 : 1 Sunderland U21
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22 Sept
Bromley
0 : 1 Brentford U21
18 Sept
Manchester United U21
3 : 2 Brentford U21
08 Sept
Hull City U21
1 : 1 Brentford U21
21 Aug
Stoke City U21
2 : 3 Brentford U21
08 Aug
Rennes
1 : 2 Brentford U21
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brentford U21 | 28 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 67:34 | 58 |
| 2 | Sheffield Utd U21 | 28 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 58:39 | 52 |
| 3 | Bournemouth U21 | 28 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 67:47 | 50 |
| 4 | Swansea U21 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 69:50 | 48 |
| 5 | Peterborough U21 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 66:52 | 48 |
| 6 | Huddersfield U21 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 59:50 | 48 |
| 7 | Watford U21 | 28 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 69:53 | 45 |
| 8 | Charlton U21 | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 58:49 | 40 |
| 9 | Cardiff U21 | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 48:39 | 40 |
| 10 | Wigan U21 | 28 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 67:58 | 38 |
| 11 | Hull City U21 | 28 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 49:53 | 37 |
| 12 | Barnsley U21 | 28 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 51:58 | 37 |
| 13 | Millwall U21 | 28 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 48:52 | 36 |
| 14 | Bristol City U21 | 28 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 45:54 | 35 |
| 15 | Coventry U21 | 28 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 46:63 | 35 |
| 16 | QPR U21 | 28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 51:61 | 33 |
| 17 | Sheffield Wed U21 | 28 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 49:63 | 30 |
| 18 | Colchester U21 | 28 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 40:77 | 24 |
| 19 | Fleetwood Town U21 | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 36:63 | 23 |
| 20 | Crewe U21 | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 41:69 | 23 |
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