Sport Picks
Crystal Palace U21 vs Arsenal U21
England
Premier League 2 2025/2026 VBS Community Stadium, London 
Match Events
5'
5'
Gibbard J.
30'
30'
Williams S.
45'
45'
Hamill C.
AI Match Summary
Crystal Palace U21 in this Premier League 2 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 2-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Crystal Palace U21.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
42%
30%
28%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Crystal Palace U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
42%
/ Low Confidence
- Arsenal U21 haven't matched Crystal Palace U21's recent run of results.
- 42% — that's where the model lands on Crystal Palace U21 taking it.
- Regular Premier League 2 2025/2026 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 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 37.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 74.2%
Crystal Palace U21 Clean Sheet 17%
Arsenal U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Crystal Palace U21 | Arsenal U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 30 |
| Wins | 13 | 10 |
| Draws | 4 | 9 |
| Losses | 13 | 11 |
| Goals Scored | 1.6 | 1.37 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.77 | 1.83 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.75 | 1.38 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 22, 2026 Premier League 2
Arsenal U21 vs Crystal Palace U21
1:1
Apr 13, 2026 Premier League 2
Crystal Palace U21 vs Arsenal U21
2:0
Mar 3, 2025 Premier League 2
Crystal Palace U21 vs Arsenal U21
2:2
Mar 17, 2023 Premier League 2
Crystal Palace U21 vs Arsenal U21
2:0
Oct 31, 2022 Premier League 2
Arsenal U21 vs Crystal Palace U21
1:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Crystal Palace U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Gibbard J.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.35
Avg xA / game 0.88
Arsenal U21 Compare
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.77
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Crystal Palace U21 66 / 100
Arsenal 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
Crystal Palace U21 Arsenal U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Crystal Palace U21 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
Crystal Palace U21 found the back of the net in 70% of recent matches (30 games).
Arsenal U21 has conceded goals in 73% of their last 30 outings.
Games between these two average 2.40 goals.
Recent resilience: Crystal Palace U21 stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Crystal Palace U21 VS Arsenal U21
1.38 Goals Scored 1
1.75 Goals Conceded 2.13
100% Over 1.5 88%
38% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
Crystal Palace U21
(Home) 22 Sept
Plymouth
5 : 1 Crystal Palace U21
19 Sept
Crystal Palace U21
0 : 1 Blackburn U21
15 Sept
Swindon
1 : 2 Crystal Palace U21
02 Sept
Crystal Palace U21
2 : 1 PSG U21
28 Aug
Aston Villa U21
0 : 2 Crystal Palace U21
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19 Sept
Crystal Palace U21
0 : 1 Blackburn U21
02 Sept
Crystal Palace U21
2 : 1 PSG U21
04 May
Crystal Palace U21
0 : 2 Manchester United U21
13 Apr
Crystal Palace U21
2 : 0 Arsenal U21
18 Mar
Crystal Palace U21
0 : 3 Real Sociedad B
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Arsenal U21
(Away) 18 Sept
Birmingham U21
0 : 0 Arsenal U21
15 Sept
Leyton Orient
1 : 2 Arsenal U21
12 Sept
Arsenal U21
1 : 4 Chelsea U21
31 Aug
Brighton U21
2 : 2 Arsenal U21
22 Aug
Arsenal U21
1 : 1 Crystal Palace U21
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18 Sept
Birmingham U21
0 : 0 Arsenal U21
15 Sept
Leyton Orient
1 : 2 Arsenal U21
31 Aug
Brighton U21
2 : 2 Arsenal U21
18 Aug
Barnet
5 : 1 Arsenal U21
17 Jul
Boreham Wood
1 : 1 Arsenal U21
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea U21 | 20 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 52:25 | 43 |
| 2 | Manchester United U21 | 20 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 43:26 | 43 |
| 3 | Manchester City U21 | 20 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 59:21 | 40 |
| 4 | Fulham U21 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 48:32 | 38 |
| 5 | Ipswich U21 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 45:45 | 38 |
| 6 | Southampton U21 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 36:29 | 36 |
| 7 | Liverpool U21 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 49:36 | 35 |
| 8 | Tottenham U21 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 42:32 | 35 |
| 9 | Leicester U21 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 48:42 | 31 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace U21 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 36:31 | 31 |
| 11 | Aston Villa U21 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 32:35 | 31 |
| 12 | Brighton U21 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 38:25 | 30 |
| 13 | West Ham U21 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 44:35 | 30 |
| 14 | Arsenal U21 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 28:33 | 29 |
| 15 | Sunderland U21 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 41:40 | 28 |
| 16 | Middlesbrough U21 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 37:28 | 27 |
| 17 | Nottingham U21 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 23:23 | 26 |
| 18 | Everton U21 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 33:36 | 25 |
| 19 | Reading U21 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 29:36 | 25 |
| 20 | Stoke City U21 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 29:42 | 25 |
| 21 | Newcastle Utd U21 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30:35 | 24 |
| 22 | Wolves U21 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 30:45 | 23 |
| 23 | Norwich U21 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 32:42 | 20 |
| 24 | Derby U21 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 26:44 | 20 |
| 25 | Leeds U21 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 28:40 | 18 |
| 26 | West Brom U21 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 26:41 | 18 |
| 27 | Birmingham U21 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 26:52 | 17 |
| 28 | Blackburn U21 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 27:46 | 14 |
| 29 | Burnley U21 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 22:42 | 13 |
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