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Cardiff U23 vs Wigan U23

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Professional Development League 2021/2022 Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
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Match Events

62' Event
Evans K.

AI Match Summary

The Professional Development League 2021/2022 game between Cardiff U23 and Wigan U23 finished 1-0, 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

48%
Cardiff U23
15%
Draws
37%
Wigan U23
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Cardiff U23

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

37% / Low Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Cardiff U23 come out ahead of Wigan U23 on wins alone.
  • Wigan U23 are the model's pick here, at 70%.
  • 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%).
  • History favors Cardiff U23 here — 2 wins from the last 3 head-to-heads.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 13.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.4%
Cardiff U23 Clean Sheet 16%
Wigan U23 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Cardiff U23 Wigan U23
Matches Played 30 31
Wins 17 13
Draws 3 5
Losses 10 13
Goals Scored 1.83 1.65
Goals Conceded 1.43 1.55
Expected Goals (xG) 1.40 1.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 16, 2021 Professional Development League
Cardiff U23 vs Wigan U23
1:0
Mar 30, 2021 Professional Development League
Cardiff U23 vs Wigan U23
6:1
Apr 27, 2020 Professional Development League
Wigan U23 vs Cardiff U23
0:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Cardiff U23 Compare

Top Goalscorer Evans K.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.08
Avg xA / game 0.7

Wigan U23 Compare

Avg xG / game 1.36
Avg xA / game 0.83

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Cardiff U23 15 / 100
Wigan U23 65 / 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

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Cardiff U23 Wigan U23

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Wigan 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

Attacking prowess: Cardiff U23 scored in 83% of their last 30 outings.

Wigan U23 has conceded goals in 77% of their last 31 outings.

Historical meetings average 2.67 goals per match.

Cardiff U23 went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Cardiff U23 VS Wigan U23
1.43 Goals Scored 1.13
1.86 Goals Conceded 1.38
100% Over 1.5 88%
71% Over 2.5 50%
14% Over 3.5 13%

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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Wigan U23

(Away)
20 Jul
Alvechurch
1 : 3
Wigan U23
13 Jul
Hyde
0 : 3
Wigan U23
03 May
QPR U23
3 : 2
Wigan U23
28 Apr
Wigan U23
2 : 2
Swansea U23
19 Apr
Wigan U23
1 : 2
Hull City 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
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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
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