Sport Picks
Cardiff U23 vs Crewe U23
England
Professional Development League 2021/2022 Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff 
Match Events
68'
68'
Lawton S.
72'
72'
Crole J.
82'
82'
Ashford C.
AI Match Summary
The Professional Development League 2021/2022 game between Cardiff U23 and Crewe U23 finished 2-1, 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
77%
15%
8%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Cardiff U23
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
77%
/ Very High Confidence
- Crewe U23 haven't matched Cardiff U23's recent run of results.
- 77% — that's where the model lands on Cardiff U23 taking it.
- Regular Professional Development League 2021/2022 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 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 37.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
Cardiff U23 Clean Sheet 20%
Crewe U23 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Cardiff U23 | Crewe U23 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 31 |
| Wins | 17 | 8 |
| Draws | 3 | 4 |
| Losses | 10 | 19 |
| Goals Scored | 1.83 | 1 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.43 | 2.13 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.69 | 1.19 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
May 3, 2022 Professional Development League
Cardiff U23 vs Crewe U23
2:1
Nov 1, 2020 Professional Development League
Crewe U23 vs Cardiff U23
1:0
Apr 6, 2020 Professional Development League
Crewe U23 vs Cardiff U23
0:0
Mar 25, 2019 Professional Development League
Cardiff U23 vs Crewe U23
1:3
Aug 25, 2017 Professional Development League
Cardiff U23 vs Crewe U23
2:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Cardiff U23 Compare
Top Goalscorer Crole J.
1 Goals Assists Leader Ashford C.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.3
Avg xA / game 0.84
Crewe U23 Compare
Top Goalscorer Lawton S.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.08
Avg xA / game 0.66
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Cardiff U23 58 / 100
Crewe U23 18 / 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 Crewe U23
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Cardiff U23 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
Cardiff U23 found the back of the net in 83% of recent matches (30 games).
Defensive concern: Crewe U23 conceded in 90% of 31 recent games.
These sides typically produce 2.20 goals when they meet.
Cardiff U23 went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Cardiff U23 VS Crewe U23
1.25 Goals Scored 0.75
1.63 Goals Conceded 2.13
100% Over 1.5 75%
38% Over 2.5 63%
25% Over 3.5 50%
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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Crewe U23
(Away) 03 May
Cardiff U23
2 : 1 Crewe U23
28 Apr
Crewe U23
0 : 4 Coventry U23
25 Apr
Crewe U23
0 : 4 Charlton U23
20 Apr
Peterborough U23
0 : 0 Crewe U23
11 Apr
Crewe U23
0 : 3 Sheffield Utd U23
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03 May
Cardiff U23
2 : 1 Crewe U23
20 Apr
Peterborough U23
0 : 0 Crewe U23
06 Apr
Colchester U23
1 : 4 Crewe U23
23 Feb
Sheffield Wed U23
0 : 1 Crewe U23
25 Jan
Barnsley U23
1 : 1 Crewe 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)
