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Cardiff U21 vs Sheffield Wed U21 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
England
Professional Development League 
AI Match Summary
The Professional Development League game between Cardiff U21 and Sheffield Wed U21 finished 0-0.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
52%
35%
13%
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Cardiff U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
52%
/ Medium Confidence
- Look at the last few games and Cardiff U21 come out ahead of Sheffield Wed U21 on wins alone.
- 52% — that's where the model lands on Cardiff U21 taking it.
- Regular Professional Development League 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 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 88%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 63%
Over 4.5 Goals 28%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 78.2%
Cardiff U21 Clean Sheet 12%
Sheffield Wed U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Cardiff U21 | Sheffield Wed U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 27 | 30 |
| Wins | 10 | 8 |
| Draws | 8 | 8 |
| Losses | 9 | 14 |
| Goals Scored | 1.56 | 1.77 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.48 | 2.13 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.13 | 1.75 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 1, 2026 Professional Development League
Cardiff U21 vs Sheffield Wed U21
0:0
Apr 10, 2026 Professional Development League
Sheffield Wed U21 vs Cardiff U21
1:2
Aug 14, 2024 Professional Development League
Cardiff U21 vs Sheffield Wed U21
0:1
Aug 22, 2023 Professional Development League
Cardiff U21 vs Sheffield Wed U21
3:3
Apr 4, 2023 Professional Development League
Cardiff U21 vs Sheffield Wed U21
1:1
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Cardiff U21 83 / 100
Sheffield Wed 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 Sheffield Wed 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
Defensive concern: Sheffield Wed U21 conceded in 87% of 30 recent games.
Cardiff U21's goal record stands at 70% scoring rate across 27 recent games.
Historical meetings average 2.40 goals per match.
Cardiff U21 has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Cardiff U21 VS Sheffield Wed U21
2.25 Goals Scored 1.63
1.88 Goals Conceded 2
88% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 75%
63% Over 3.5 63%
Recent Form & Match History
Cardiff U21
(Home) 13 Oct
QPR U21
1 : 1 Cardiff U21
09 Oct
Cardiff U21
1 : 3 Leicester U21
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
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09 Oct
Cardiff U21
1 : 3 Leicester U21
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
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Sheffield Wed U21
(Away) 21 Oct
Peterborough U21
2 : 2 Sheffield Wed U21
13 Oct
Sheffield Wed U21
2 : 5 Huddersfield U21
02 Oct
Fleetwood Town U21
3 : 1 Sheffield Wed U21
25 Sept
Colchester U21
2 : 1 Sheffield Wed U21
13 Sept
Sheffield Wed U21
2 : 2 Charlton U21
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21 Oct
Peterborough U21
2 : 2 Sheffield Wed U21
02 Oct
Fleetwood Town U21
3 : 1 Sheffield Wed U21
25 Sept
Colchester U21
2 : 1 Sheffield Wed U21
01 Sept
Cardiff U21
0 : 0 Sheffield Wed U21
07 Apr
Wigan U21
0 : 2 Sheffield Wed U21
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolton U21 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 22:6 | 21 |
| 2 | Fleetwood Town U21 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12:13 | 16 |
| 3 | Coventry U21 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 17:11 | 13 |
| 4 | Sheffield Utd U21 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13:7 | 13 |
| 5 | Bristol City U21 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 18:12 | 12 |
| 6 | Swansea U21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 13:12 | 12 |
| 7 | Wigan U21 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 20:25 | 10 |
| 8 | Cardiff U21 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 14:6 | 9 |
| 9 | Huddersfield U21 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13:9 | 9 |
| 10 | Charlton U21 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:12 | 9 |
| 11 | Barnsley U21 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13:17 | 8 |
| 12 | QPR U21 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 16:23 | 8 |
| 13 | Peterborough U21 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:18 | 8 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wed U21 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 13:16 | 7 |
| 15 | Colchester U21 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 14:21 | 6 |
| 16 | Hull City U21 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9:13 | 5 |
| 17 | Millwall U21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:9 | 0 |
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