Sport Picks
Cardiff U23 vs Ipswich U23
England
Professional Development League 2021/2022 Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff 
Match Events
60'
60'
Humphreys C.
80'
80'
Clements B.
AI Match Summary
Ipswich U23 in this Professional Development League 2021/2022 matchup, with the score ending 0-2 — backing the pre-match view that favored Ipswich U23.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
43%
15%
42%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Cardiff U23
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
42%
/ Low Confidence
- Form's been kind to Ipswich U23 lately — more wins on the board than Cardiff U23.
- Ipswich U23 are the model's pick here, at 90%.
- 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 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
Cardiff U23 Clean Sheet 10%
Ipswich U23 Clean Sheet 17%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Cardiff U23 | Ipswich U23 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 30 |
| Wins | 17 | 18 |
| Draws | 3 | 4 |
| Losses | 10 | 8 |
| Goals Scored | 1.83 | 2.23 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.43 | 1.3 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.88 | 2.25 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Jan 11, 2022 Professional Development League
Cardiff U23 vs Ipswich U23
0:2
Oct 26, 2021 Professional Development League
Ipswich U23 vs Cardiff U23
1:2
Feb 2, 2021 Professional Development League
Cardiff U23 vs Ipswich U23
4:0
Oct 6, 2020 Professional Development League
Ipswich U23 vs Cardiff U23
2:1
Mar 9, 2020 Professional Development League
Cardiff U23 vs Ipswich U23
1:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Cardiff U23 Compare
Avg xG / game 0.68
Avg xA / game 0.44
Ipswich U23 Compare
Top Goalscorer Humphreys C.
1 Goals Assists Leader Clements B.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.05
Avg xA / game 1.25
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Cardiff U23 10 / 100
Ipswich U23 84 / 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 Ipswich U23
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Ipswich 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).
Ipswich U23's defensive record shows goals conceded in 63% of 30 matches.
These sides typically produce 2.80 goals when they meet.
Cardiff U23 went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Cardiff U23 VS Ipswich U23
1.13 Goals Scored 2.38
2.13 Goals Conceded 0.63
100% Over 1.5 63%
63% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 38%
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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Ipswich U23
(Away) 10 May
Coventry U23
5 : 4 Ipswich U23
03 May
Ipswich U23
3 : 0 Sheffield Utd U23
29 Apr
Peterborough U23
0 : 2 Ipswich U23
12 Apr
Bristol City U23
0 : 1 Ipswich U23
05 Apr
Ipswich U23
0 : 1 Hull City U23
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10 May
Coventry U23
5 : 4 Ipswich U23
29 Apr
Peterborough U23
0 : 2 Ipswich U23
12 Apr
Bristol City U23
0 : 1 Ipswich U23
22 Mar
Sheffield Wed U23
0 : 1 Ipswich U23
07 Mar
Charlton U23
1 : 5 Ipswich 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)
