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Croatia U18 vs Wales U18

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Friendly International 2022
Our Tip

Match Events

7' Event
Soticek M.
36' Event
Rukavina G.
(Penalty)
42' Event
Congreve C.

AI Match Summary

Wales U18 in this Friendly International 2022 matchup, with the score ending 2-4 — backing the pre-match view that favored Wales U18.

Win Probability Meter

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

69%
Croatia U18
15%
Draws
16%
Wales U18
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Croatia U18

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

69% / High Confidence
  • Wales U18 haven't matched Croatia U18's recent run of results.
  • Win probability leans Croatia U18's way, sitting at 90%.
  • Regular Friendly International 2022 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • 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 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 13.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 70.6%
Croatia U18 Clean Sheet 20%
Wales U18 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Croatia U18 Wales U18
Matches Played 28 27
Wins 14 7
Draws 6 5
Losses 8 15
Goals Scored 2.07 1.07
Goals Conceded 1.36 1.93
Expected Goals (xG) 1.63 0.41
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Oct 13, 2025 Friendly International
Croatia U18 vs Wales U18
1:0
Jun 7, 2022 Friendly International
Croatia U18 vs Wales U18
2:4

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Croatia U18 Compare

Top Goalscorer Soticek M.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81

Wales U18 Compare

Top Goalscorer Congreve C.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Popov C.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.37
Avg xA / game 0.23

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Croatia U18 85 / 100
Wales U18 10 / 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
Croatia U18 Wales U18

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Croatia U18 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

Attacking prowess: Croatia U18 scored in 86% of their last 28 outings.

Wales U18 has conceded goals in 81% of their last 27 outings.

These sides typically produce 3.50 goals when they meet.

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

Scoring Trends

Croatia U18 VS Wales U18
2.25 Goals Scored 0.43
0.38 Goals Conceded 1
75% Over 1.5 29%
50% Over 2.5 29%
13% Over 3.5 14%

Recent Form & Match History

Croatia U18

(Home)
29 Sept
Croatia U18
3 : 0
Algeria U18
26 Sept
Croatia U18
2 : 0
Qatar U18
04 Jun
Croatia U18
3 : 0
Turkey U18
03 Jun
Croatia U18
2 : 2
Norway U18
13 Oct
Croatia U18
1 : 0
Wales U18
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Wales U18

(Away)
13 Oct
Croatia U18
1 : 0
Wales U18
11 Oct
Ukraine U18
1 : 0
Wales U18
09 Oct
Sweden U18
3 : 1
Wales U18
13 Sept
Australia U17
2 : 1
Wales U18
11 Sept
Japan U17
0 : 1
Wales U18
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