Sport Picks
Crystal Palace U21 vs Middlesbrough U21
England
Premier League 2 2025/2026 VBS Community Stadium, London 
Match Events
41'
41'
Benamar D.
46'
46'
Sub
Cardines R. In: Kporha C.
Out: Cardines R.
53'
53'
Campbell L.
Assist: Coulson F.
AI Match Summary
The Premier League 2 2025/2026 game between Crystal Palace U21 and Middlesbrough U21 finished 1-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
40%
20%
40%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Draw
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
40%
/ Low Confidence
- Crystal Palace U21 carry the better recent record into this one.
- Model gives Crystal Palace U21 a 40% chance of winning this.
- 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 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.4%
Crystal Palace U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Middlesbrough U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Crystal Palace U21 | Middlesbrough U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 27 | 29 |
| Wins | 12 | 11 |
| Draws | 4 | 7 |
| Losses | 11 | 11 |
| Goals Scored | 1.67 | 2.17 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.7 | 1.48 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.38 | 2.31 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Feb 9, 2026 Premier League 2
Crystal Palace U21 vs Middlesbrough U21
1:1
Apr 26, 2024 Premier League 2
Middlesbrough U21 vs Crystal Palace U21
2:3
Dec 11, 2023 Premier League Cup
Crystal Palace U21 vs Middlesbrough U21
0:4
Sep 15, 2023 Premier League Cup
Middlesbrough U21 vs Crystal Palace U21
2:6
Nov 5, 2012 Premier League U21
Crystal Palace U21 vs Middlesbrough U21
2:3
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Crystal Palace U21 Compare
Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69
Middlesbrough U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Campbell L.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 2.1
Avg xA / game 1.28
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Crystal Palace U21 38 / 100
Middlesbrough U21 26 / 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 Middlesbrough 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
Middlesbrough U21 let in goals in 83% of their last 29 matches.
Historical meetings average 4.80 goals per match.
Attacking prowess: Crystal Palace U21 scored in 70% of their last 27 outings.
Crystal Palace U21 went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Crystal Palace U21 VS Middlesbrough U21
1.38 Goals Scored 2.88
1.75 Goals Conceded 1.38
100% Over 1.5 75%
38% Over 2.5 63%
25% Over 3.5 63%
Recent Form & Match History
Crystal Palace U21
(Home) 02 Sept
Crystal Palace U21
2 : 1 PSG U21
28 Aug
Aston Villa U21
0 : 2 Crystal Palace U21
22 Aug
Arsenal U21
1 : 1 Crystal Palace U21
21 Jul
Dagenham & Red.
5 : 0 Crystal Palace U21
04 May
Crystal Palace U21
0 : 2 Manchester United U21
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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
14 Mar
Crystal Palace U21
2 : 2 Wolves U21
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Middlesbrough U21
(Away) 13 Sept
Middlesbrough U21
4 : 4 Leeds U21
09 Sept
Tamworth
1 : 3 Middlesbrough U21
31 Aug
Bournemouth U21
3 : 1 Middlesbrough U21
23 Aug
Middlesbrough U21
0 : 1 Norwich U21
18 Aug
Solihull Moors
1 : 3 Middlesbrough U21
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09 Sept
Tamworth
1 : 3 Middlesbrough U21
31 Aug
Bournemouth U21
3 : 1 Middlesbrough U21
18 Aug
Solihull Moors
1 : 3 Middlesbrough U21
11 Aug
Hartlepool
0 : 10 Middlesbrough U21
25 Apr
Chelsea U21
1 : 0 Middlesbrough 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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