Sport Picks
Cardiff U23 vs Barnsley U23
England
Professional Development League 2021/2022 Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff 
Match Events
22'
22'
Leahy J.
87'
87'
Crole J.
AI Match Summary
The Professional Development League 2021/2022 game between Cardiff U23 and Barnsley U23 finished 2-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Cardiff U23.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
51%
20%
29%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Cardiff U23
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
29%
/ Low Confidence
- Look at the last few games and Cardiff U23 come out ahead of Barnsley U23 on wins alone.
- Model puts this one close, with a 39% draw probability.
- 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 25%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
Cardiff U23 Clean Sheet 19%
Barnsley U23 Clean Sheet 12%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Cardiff U23 | Barnsley U23 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 30 |
| Wins | 17 | 9 |
| Draws | 3 | 9 |
| Losses | 10 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 1.83 | 0.97 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.43 | 1.53 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.19 | 1.25 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Apr 5, 2022 Professional Development League
Cardiff U23 vs Barnsley U23
2:0
May 3, 2021 Professional Development League
Barnsley U23 vs Cardiff U23
1:1
Aug 20, 2019 Professional Development League
Barnsley U23 vs Cardiff U23
3:1
Aug 20, 2018 Professional Development League
Cardiff U23 vs Barnsley U23
2:0
Apr 16, 2018 Professional Development League
Barnsley U23 vs Cardiff U23
1:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Cardiff U23 Compare
Top Goalscorer Leahy J.
1 Goals Assists Leader Crole J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.92
Avg xA / game 0.59
Barnsley U23 Compare
Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Cardiff U23 32 / 100
Barnsley U23 29 / 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 U23 Barnsley U23
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Barnsley U23 Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Cardiff U23 found the back of the net in 83% of recent matches (30 games).
Barnsley U23 let in goals in 70% of their last 30 matches.
H2H data points to 2.40 goals as a typical output.
Cardiff U23 went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Cardiff U23 VS Barnsley U23
1.25 Goals Scored 0.75
1.75 Goals Conceded 1.13
100% Over 1.5 63%
50% Over 2.5 25%
25% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
Cardiff U23
(Home) 03 May
Cardiff U23
2 : 1 Crewe U23
25 Apr
Coventry U23
1 : 2 Cardiff U23
19 Apr
Charlton U23
6 : 1 Cardiff U23
11 Apr
Hull City U23
3 : 0 Cardiff U23
05 Apr
Cardiff U23
2 : 0 Barnsley U23
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03 May
Cardiff U23
2 : 1 Crewe U23
05 Apr
Cardiff U23
2 : 0 Barnsley U23
01 Mar
Cardiff U23
1 : 3 Bristol City U23
08 Feb
Cardiff U23
0 : 2 QPR U23
25 Jan
Cardiff U23
1 : 1 Swansea U23
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Barnsley U23
(Away) 03 May
Watford U23
2 : 1 Barnsley U23
25 Apr
Barnsley U23
1 : 1 Bristol City U23
05 Apr
Cardiff U23
2 : 0 Barnsley U23
22 Mar
Barnsley U23
0 : 0 Swansea U23
18 Mar
Barnsley U23
3 : 1 Peterborough U23
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03 May
Watford U23
2 : 1 Barnsley U23
05 Apr
Cardiff U23
2 : 0 Barnsley U23
01 Mar
Coventry U23
0 : 0 Barnsley U23
14 Feb
Hull City U23
0 : 0 Barnsley U23
11 Jan
Sheffield Utd U23
3 : 2 Barnsley U23
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheffield Utd U23 | 23 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 47:23 | 48 |
| 2 | Coventry U23 | 23 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 57:39 | 43 |
| 3 | Hull City U23 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 44:41 | 40 |
| 4 | Wigan U23 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 31:39 | 25 |
| 5 | Crewe U23 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 27:50 | 23 |
| 6 | Peterborough U23 | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 36:41 | 22 |
| 7 | Barnsley U23 | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 22:42 | 22 |
| 8 | Sheffield Wed U23 | 23 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 21:32 | 20 |
Promotion - Professional Development League 2021/2022 (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ipswich U23 | 24 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 58:27 | 51 |
| 2 | Bristol City U23 | 24 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 60:31 | 50 |
| 3 | Cardiff U23 | 24 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 44:30 | 47 |
| 4 | Charlton U23 | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 55:46 | 36 |
| 5 | Millwall U23 | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 34:45 | 30 |
| 6 | Colchester U23 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 35:44 | 29 |
| 7 | Watford U23 | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 28:43 | 25 |
| 8 | Swansea U23 | 24 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 34:41 | 24 |
| 9 | QPR U23 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 34:53 | 24 |
Promotion - Professional Development League 2021/2022 (Play Offs)
