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Charlton U21 vs Cardiff U21 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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Professional Development League
Fri, Oct 23, 2026
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12:30 PM
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AI Match Summary

Charlton U21 host Cardiff U21 in the Professional Development League. History leans heavily one way in this fixture. Recent numbers: Charlton U21 at 1.63 goals for, 1.9 against; Cardiff U21 at 1.5 for, 1.57 against. Head-to-head, Charlton U21 have won 1 to Cardiff U21's 4, with 0 draws. They last met on Mar 10, 2026, ending 1:0. xG projections (1.56 - 1.81) back Cardiff U21 to edge this. AI prediction: Away (2) Win — correct score tipped at 1-2.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

33%
Charlton U21
35%
Draws
32%
Cardiff U21
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

32% / Low Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Cardiff U21 lately — more wins on the board than Charlton U21.
  • 32% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • 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%).
  • History favors Cardiff U21 here — 4 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.

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 56.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 25%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.8%
Charlton U21 Clean Sheet 11%
Cardiff U21 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Charlton U21 Cardiff U21
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 9 10
Draws 7 9
Losses 14 11
Goals Scored 1.63 1.5
Goals Conceded 1.9 1.57
Expected Goals (xG) 1.56 1.81
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 10, 2026 Professional Development League
Cardiff U21 vs Charlton U21
1:0
Nov 25, 2025 Professional Development League
Charlton U21 vs Cardiff U21
0:3
Jan 24, 2025 Professional Development League
Charlton U21 vs Cardiff U21
6:1
Oct 5, 2024 Professional Development League
Cardiff U21 vs Charlton U21
2:0
Feb 20, 2024 Professional Development League
Cardiff U21 vs Charlton U21
2:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Charlton U21 30 / 100
Cardiff U21 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

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Charlton U21 Cardiff U21

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Cardiff U21 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

Charlton U21 found the back of the net in 83% of recent matches (30 games).

Cardiff U21's defensive record shows goals conceded in 83% of 30 matches.

H2H data points to 3.20 goals as a typical output.

Charlton U21 went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Charlton U21 VS Cardiff U21
1.63 Goals Scored 2.5
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.5
63% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 75%
50% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

Charlton U21

(Home)
09 Oct
Stoke City U21
2 : 2
Charlton U21
06 Oct
Bristol City U21
4 : 1
Charlton U21
29 Sept
Charlton U21
1 : 0
Millwall U21
22 Sept
Charlton U21
3 : 1
Sheffield Utd U21
13 Sept
Sheffield Wed U21
2 : 2
Charlton U21
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Cardiff U21

(Away)
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
01 Sept
Cardiff U21
0 : 0
Sheffield Wed U21
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Bolton U21 7 6 0 1 19:5 18
2 Fleetwood Town U21 7 5 0 2 10:11 15
3 Bristol City U21 6 3 3 0 17:9 12
4 Swansea U21 7 4 0 3 13:10 12
5 Coventry U21 6 3 1 2 15:11 10
6 Sheffield Utd U21 6 3 1 2 9:7 10
7 Wigan U21 8 2 4 2 19:22 10
8 Charlton U21 7 2 3 2 11:12 9
9 Cardiff U21 5 2 2 1 13:5 8
10 Barnsley U21 6 2 1 3 11:15 7
11 Peterborough U21 5 2 1 2 8:12 7
12 Huddersfield U21 4 2 0 2 8:7 6
13 Sheffield Wed U21 6 1 3 2 9:9 6
14 Colchester U21 7 2 0 5 14:21 6
15 Hull City U21 6 1 2 3 9:13 5
16 QPR U21 7 1 1 5 12:21 4
17 Millwall U21 4 0 0 4 2:9 0
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