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Chesterfield vs Manchester City U21 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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EFL Trophy SMH Group Stadium, Chesterfield
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Chesterfield

5 - 3
FT
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Manchester City U21

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Match Events

12' Event
Randall J.
Assist: Naylor T.
16' Event
Parker X.
Assist: Nfonkeu B.
23' Event
Bryden F.
Assist: Eccleston J.
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 5-3. The second leg ended 5-3.

Win Probability Meter

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

50%
Chesterfield
20%
Draws
30%
Manchester City U21
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Chesterfield

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

50% / Medium Confidence
  • Manchester City U21 carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Model gives Chesterfield a 50% chance of winning this.
  • Manchester City U21 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Chesterfield, who have won 3 of the last 3 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 82%).
  • History favors Chesterfield here — 3 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 100%
Over 2.5 Goals 82%
Over 3.5 Goals 52.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 24%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77%
Chesterfield Clean Sheet 11%
Manchester City U21 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Chesterfield Manchester City U21
Matches Played 28 29
Wins 11 17
Draws 9 2
Losses 8 10
Goals Scored 1.54 2.9
Goals Conceded 1.25 1.66
Expected Goals (xG) 2.96 1.81
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 15, 2026 EFL Trophy
Chesterfield vs Manchester City U21
5:3
Aug 20, 2024 EFL Trophy
Chesterfield vs Manchester City U21
2:1
Nov 29, 2017 EFL Trophy
Chesterfield vs Manchester City U21
3:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Chesterfield Compare

Top Goalscorer Randall J.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Bryden F.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.28
Avg xA / game 1.48

Manchester City U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Parker X.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Lamb T.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.65
Avg xA / game 1.01

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Chesterfield 65 / 100
Manchester City U21 14 / 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
Chesterfield Manchester City U21

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Chesterfield 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

Games between these two average 5.33 goals.

Chesterfield scored in 79% of their last 28 games.

Manchester City U21 let in goals in 72% of their last 29 matches.

Chesterfield went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Chesterfield VS Manchester City U21
2.13 Goals Scored 2
1.63 Goals Conceded 3.8
100% Over 1.5 100%
75% Over 2.5 100%
25% Over 3.5 80%

Recent Form & Match History

Chesterfield

(Home)
30 Oct
Newport
4 : 1
Chesterfield
24 Oct
Chesterfield
5 : 1
Crewe
20 Oct
Chesterfield
1 : 1
Colchester
17 Oct
Port Vale
1 : 0
Chesterfield
10 Oct
Crawley Town
2 : 2
Chesterfield
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Manchester City U21

(Away)
27 Oct
Port Vale
5 : 0
Manchester City U21
23 Oct
Manchester City U21
4 : 3
Stoke City U21
19 Sept
Tottenham U21
4 : 2
Manchester City U21
15 Sept
Chesterfield
5 : 3
Manchester City U21
28 Aug
Nottingham U21
2 : 1
Manchester City U21
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Sheffield Wed 2 2 0 0 4:1 6
2 Accrington 2 2 0 0 4:4 4
3 Salford 2 0 0 2 2:3 1
4 Sunderland U21 2 0 0 2 3:5 1
Promotion - EFL Trophy (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Wigan 2 2 0 0 6:4 6
2 Blackpool 3 2 0 1 7:7 5
3 Crewe 2 1 0 1 6:3 4
4 Aston Villa U21 3 0 0 3 5:10 0
Promotion - EFL Trophy (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Bradford City 2 2 0 0 6:1 6
2 Newcastle Utd U21 3 2 0 1 5:3 6
3 Rotherham 3 1 0 2 1:6 2
4 York City 2 0 0 2 2:4 1
Promotion - EFL Trophy (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Port Vale 3 2 0 1 8:1 7
2 Chesterfield 2 2 0 0 6:4 5
3 Manchester City U21 3 1 0 2 7:11 3
4 Mansfield 2 0 0 2 1:6 0
Promotion - EFL Trophy (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 5)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Stockport County 2 2 0 0 8:3 6
2 Tranmere 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
3 Shrewsbury 3 1 0 2 2:4 3
4 Everton U21 2 0 0 2 4:8 0
Promotion - EFL Trophy (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 6)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Notts County 2 2 0 0 7:2 6
2 Burton 2 1 0 1 1:1 3
3 Nottingham U21 2 1 0 1 2:6 2
4 Grimsby 2 0 0 2 1:2 1
Promotion - EFL Trophy (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 7)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Oldham 2 2 0 0 5:2 6
2 Fleetwood Town 2 1 0 1 4:2 3
3 Leeds U21 2 1 0 1 6:7 3
4 Barnsley 2 0 0 2 4:8 0
Promotion - EFL Trophy (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 8)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Huddersfield 2 2 0 0 8:1 6
2 Doncaster 3 2 0 1 6:4 6
3 Liverpool U21 2 1 0 1 3:4 2
4 Rochdale 3 0 0 3 4:12 1
Promotion - EFL Trophy (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 9)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Exeter 3 2 0 1 6:4 6
2 Cheltenham 2 2 0 0 4:4 4
3 Oxford Utd 1 0 0 1 2:2 1
4 Tottenham U21 2 0 0 2 2:4 1
Promotion - EFL Trophy (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 10)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Stevenage 2 2 0 0 8:2 6
2 Leicester 2 1 0 1 7:3 3
3 Walsall 2 1 0 1 4:8 3
4 Fulham U21 2 0 0 2 3:9 0
Promotion - EFL Trophy (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 11)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Wycombe 3 2 0 1 7:3 7
2 Chelsea U21 3 2 0 1 5:4 5
3 Reading 2 1 0 1 1:3 2
4 Bristol Rovers 2 0 0 2 3:6 1
Promotion - EFL Trophy (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 12)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Peterborough 2 2 0 0 7:2 6
2 Luton 2 2 0 0 7:1 5
3 Colchester 2 0 0 2 2:4 1
4 Ipswich U21 2 0 0 2 1:10 0
Promotion - EFL Trophy (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 13)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Crystal Palace U21 3 2 0 1 5:7 6
2 Plymouth 2 2 0 0 7:3 5
3 Newport 3 1 0 2 5:4 4
4 Swindon 2 0 0 2 1:4 0
Promotion - EFL Trophy (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 14)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Arsenal U21 3 2 0 1 5:7 6
2 Barnet 2 2 0 0 5:1 5
3 Leyton Orient 2 1 0 1 2:3 2
4 AFC Wimbledon 3 0 0 3 2:3 2
Promotion - EFL Trophy (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 15)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Cambridge Utd 3 3 0 0 12:2 9
2 Gillingham 2 1 0 1 5:7 3
3 Brighton U21 3 1 0 2 6:10 3
4 Northampton 2 0 0 2 1:5 0
Promotion - EFL Trophy (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 16)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Milton Keynes Dons 2 2 0 0 11:2 6
2 Crawley Town 2 1 0 1 5:4 3
3 Brentford U21 2 1 0 1 2:7 3
4 Bromley 2 0 0 2 0:5 0
Promotion - EFL Trophy (Play Offs)