Sport Picks
Colchester U23 vs Cardiff U23 Prediction & H2H Stats
England
Professional Development League 2021/2022 Colchester Community Stadium (JobServe), Colchester 
Match Events
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King E.
82'
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Cooper C.
(Penalty)
83'
83'
Davies T.
AI Match Summary
The Professional Development League 2021/2022 game between Colchester U23 and Cardiff U23 finished 2-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Colchester U23.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
26%
15%
59%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Cardiff U23
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
15%
/ Low Confidence
- Look at the last few games and Cardiff U23 come out ahead of Colchester U23 on wins alone.
- Win probability leans Colchester U23's way, sitting at 42%.
- 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 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.4%
Colchester U23 Clean Sheet 12%
Cardiff U23 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Colchester U23 | Cardiff U23 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 32 | 30 |
| Wins | 9 | 17 |
| Draws | 7 | 3 |
| Losses | 16 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 1.41 | 1.83 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.81 | 1.43 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.56 | 1.75 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Mar 18, 2022 Professional Development League
Colchester U23 vs Cardiff U23
2:1
Nov 30, 2021 Professional Development League
Cardiff U23 vs Colchester U23
2:0
Feb 9, 2021 Professional Development League
Cardiff U23 vs Colchester U23
4:1
Nov 28, 2020 Professional Development League
Colchester U23 vs Cardiff U23
2:0
Jan 13, 2020 Professional Development League
Cardiff U23 vs Colchester U23
2:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Colchester U23 Compare
Top Goalscorer Thomas D.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.2
Avg xA / game 0.78
Cardiff U23 Compare
Top Goalscorer King E.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Colchester U23 40 / 100
Cardiff U23 36 / 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 U23 Cardiff U23
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Colchester U23's goal record stands at 72% scoring rate across 32 recent games.
Cardiff U23 has conceded goals in 73% of their last 30 outings.
H2H data points to 3.00 goals as a typical output.
Colchester U23 has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Colchester U23 VS Cardiff U23
1.13 Goals Scored 1.38
2.13 Goals Conceded 2
75% Over 1.5 100%
75% Over 2.5 75%
63% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
Colchester U23
(Home) 03 May
Colchester U23
2 : 2 Peterborough U23
29 Apr
Millwall U23
2 : 3 Colchester U23
25 Apr
Swansea U23
4 : 2 Colchester U23
19 Apr
Colchester U23
0 : 3 Bristol City U23
15 Apr
Colchester U23
2 : 3 QPR U23
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03 May
Colchester U23
2 : 2 Peterborough U23
19 Apr
Colchester U23
0 : 3 Bristol City U23
15 Apr
Colchester U23
2 : 3 QPR U23
11 Apr
Colchester U23
0 : 0 Watford U23
06 Apr
Colchester U23
1 : 4 Crewe U23
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Cardiff U23
(Away) 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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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
18 Mar
Colchester U23
2 : 1 Cardiff U23
11 Mar
Watford U23
0 : 2 Cardiff 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)
