Sport Picks
Match Events
15'
15'
Newby A.
28'
28'
Akande A.
Assist: Evans M.
29'
29'
Proctor T.
AI Match Summary
Colchester U21 in this Premier League Cup tie, finishing 4-2. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
4%
6%
90%
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: Sunderland U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
95%
/ Very High Confidence
- Colchester U21 haven't matched Sunderland U21's recent run of results.
- Model gives Sunderland U21 a 90% chance of winning this.
- Sunderland U21 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
- Historical meetings favor Colchester U21, who have won 1 of the last 2 encounters.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 86%).
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 86%
Over 3.5 Goals 75%
Over 4.5 Goals 34%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 81%
Colchester U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Sunderland U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Colchester U21 | Sunderland U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 | 34 |
| Wins | 7 | 17 |
| Draws | 6 | 6 |
| Losses | 18 | 11 |
| Goals Scored | 1.38 | 2.25 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.88 | 2.25 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.38 | 2.25 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 2.88 | 2.25 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Dec 22, 2025 Premier League Cup
Colchester U21 vs Sunderland U21
4:2
Oct 17, 2025 Premier League Cup
Sunderland U21 vs Colchester U21
2:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Colchester U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Akande A.
2 Goals Assists Leader Newby A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69
Sunderland U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Proctor T.
1 Goals Assists Leader Jones J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.05
Avg xA / game 1.25
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Colchester U21 10 / 100
Sunderland U21 83 / 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
Colchester U21 Sunderland U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick SUN Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & 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
Sunderland U21 has conceded goals in 85% of their last 34 outings.
These sides typically produce 4.50 goals when they meet.
Colchester U21's goal record stands at 74% scoring rate across 31 recent games.
Difficult form: Sunderland U21 registered 3 defeats in their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Colchester U21 VS Sunderland U21
1.38 Goals Scored 2.25
2.88 Goals Conceded 2.25
100% Over 1.5 100%
75% Over 2.5 100%
75% Over 3.5 75%
Recent Form & Match History
Colchester U21
(Home) 25 Jul
Braintree
4 : 0 Colchester U21
20 Apr
Bristol City U21
3 : 1 Colchester U21
17 Apr
Charlton U21
2 : 2 Colchester U21
14 Apr
Colchester U21
1 : 1 Cardiff U21
10 Apr
Barnsley U21
4 : 0 Colchester U21
Page 1 of 7
14 Apr
Colchester U21
1 : 1 Cardiff U21
31 Mar
Colchester U21
2 : 4 Sheffield Utd U21
17 Mar
Colchester U21
2 : 2 Hull City U21
09 Mar
Colchester U21
3 : 1 Swansea U21
13 Feb
Colchester U21
5 : 2 Watford U21
Page 1 of 3
Sunderland U21
(Away) 18 Jul
South Shields
1 : 1 Sunderland U21
14 May
Sunderland U21
1 : 2 Burnley U21
26 Apr
Manchester United U21
3 : 2 Sunderland U21
15 Apr
Sunderland U21
4 : 2 Blackburn U21
06 Apr
Derby U21
2 : 1 Sunderland U21
Page 1 of 7
18 Jul
South Shields
1 : 1 Sunderland U21
26 Apr
Manchester United U21
3 : 2 Sunderland U21
06 Apr
Derby U21
2 : 1 Sunderland U21
14 Mar
Chelsea U21
4 : 0 Sunderland U21
02 Mar
Crystal Palace U21
0 : 1 Sunderland U21
Page 1 of 4
League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading U21 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10:3 | 15 |
| 2 | Bournemouth U21 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 15:10 | 11 |
| 3 | Hull City U21 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12:12 | 6 |
| 4 | Birmingham U21 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5:17 | 2 |
Promotion - Premier League Cup (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheffield Utd U21 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14:7 | 18 |
| 2 | Stoke City U21 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10:12 | 6 |
| 3 | Derby U21 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:12 | 5 |
| 4 | Bristol City U21 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10:18 | 4 |
Promotion - Premier League Cup (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 3)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ipswich U21 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:4 | 13 |
| 2 | Charlton U21 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:14 | 10 |
| 3 | Leicester U21 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11:9 | 6 |
| 4 | Preston U21 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6:11 | 5 |
Promotion - Premier League Cup (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 4)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watford U21 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12:10 | 10 |
| 2 | Blackburn U21 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 8 |
| 3 | Leyton Orient U21 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11:12 | 8 |
| 4 | Coventry U21 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7:10 | 6 |
Promotion - Premier League Cup (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 5)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Brom U21 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13:10 | 13 |
| 2 | Brentford U21 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 16:5 | 12 |
| 3 | Exeter U21 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4:7 | 7 |
| 4 | Luton U21 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 8:19 | 3 |
Promotion - Premier League Cup (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 6)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burnley U21 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11:10 | 12 |
| 2 | QPR U21 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11:9 | 10 |
| 3 | Cardiff U21 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 15:12 | 7 |
| 4 | Stockport U21 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11:17 | 6 |
Promotion - Premier League Cup (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 7)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nottingham U21 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10:3 | 16 |
| 2 | Swansea U21 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:9 | 10 |
| 3 | Wolves U21 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9:11 | 7 |
| 4 | Millwall U21 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7:17 | 1 |
Promotion - Premier League Cup (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 8)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colchester U21 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15:12 | 10 |
| 2 | Sunderland U21 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13:10 | 10 |
| 3 | Bromley U21 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7:11 | 9 |
| 4 | Norwich U21 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10:12 | 5 |
Promotion - Premier League Cup (Play Offs)
