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Ireland U18

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AI Match Summary

Croatia U18 play Ireland U18 in the Friendly International 2022. It looks like a close match. Recently, Croatia U18 averaged 1.91 goals scored and 1.39 conceded. Ireland U18 averaged 1.07 goals scored and 1.93 conceded. In past meetings, Croatia U18 won 0, Ireland U18 won 1, and they drew 2. Their last match on Jun 9, 2025 ended 0:3. Our numbers estimate xG of 1.94 for Croatia U18 and 1.06 for Ireland U18. This points to a Croatia U18 double chance or over markets.

Win Probability Meter

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

43%

Croatia U18

35%

Draws

22%

Ireland U18

Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Croatia U18

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

79% / High Confidence

Croatia U18 picked up more points recently compared to Ireland U18.
Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (1.94 vs 1.06 xG).
Past meetings show a clear pattern favoring the home side.
High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 65%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 90%

Over 1.5 Goals 85%

Over 2.5 Goals 65%

Over 3.5 Goals 39%

Over 4.5 Goals 20%

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 51%

Croatia U18 Clean Sheet 22%

Ireland U18 Clean Sheet 10%

First Half Goal 77%

Second Half Goal 81%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric	Croatia U18	Ireland U18
Matches Played	33	29
Wins	15	5
Draws	9	8
Losses	9	16
Goals Scored	1.91	1.07
Goals Conceded	1.39	1.93
Expected Goals (xG)	2.13	1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA)	1.00	1.75

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jun 9, 2025 Friendly International

Croatia U18 vs Ireland U18

Possession: 53% - 56% Cards: 1 - 1

0:3

Nov 16, 2024 Friendly International

Croatia U18 vs Ireland U18

Possession: 40% - 59% Cards: 3 - 3

1:1

Nov 21, 2022 Friendly International

Croatia U18 vs Ireland U18

Possession: 54% - 41% Cards: 1 - 2

0:0

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Croatia U18 43 / 100

Ireland U18 22 / 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

Croatia U18 Ireland U18

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Double Chance: Croatia U18 or Draw (1X)

Secondary Pick Under 3.5 Goals

First Half Result Home Win (HT)

BTTS Outcome No (NG)

Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

Value Bet Detector (+EV)

Matches where our model probability exceeds implied bookmaker odds

1X2 Home Win

Value Edge +23%

2.86

Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals

Value Edge +9.9%

1.69

*EV represents Expected Value. A positive value edge means the bookmaker has priced the selection significantly below its true statistical likelihood.

Attacking Heatmaps & Shot Locations

Dynamic heat overlays computed from tactical zone entries

Croatia U18 attacking → ← attacking Ireland U18

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Croatia U18 scored in 82% of their last 33 games.

Ireland U18 let in goals in 79% of their last 29 matches.

Games between these two average 1.67 goals.

Croatia U18 went unbeaten in 5 of their last 5 games.

Ireland U18 lost 3 of their last 5 games.

Interactive Team Comparison Slider

Side-by-side comparison of team metrics

54 Points in last 5 23

2.13 Goals expected (xG) 1.13

1.00 Goals conceded expected (xGA) 1.75