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Derby U18 vs Stoke City U18

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Premier League U18 2025/2026
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Match Events

70' Event
Liu R.
82' Event
Midwood T.
Assist: Day C.
90' Event
Day C.

AI Match Summary

The Premier League U18 2025/2026 game between Derby U18 and Stoke City U18 finished 0-3, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Stoke City U18.

Win Probability Meter

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

70%
Derby U18
20%
Draws
10%
Stoke City U18
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Derby U18

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

70% / High Confidence
  • Derby U18 carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Win probability leans Derby U18's way, sitting at 60%.
  • 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: 87%).

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 87%
Over 3.5 Goals 81.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 37%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 80.6%
Derby U18 Clean Sheet 10%
Stoke City U18 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Derby U18 Stoke City U18
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 12 6
Draws 3 3
Losses 15 21
Goals Scored 1.83 1.73
Goals Conceded 2.4 2.67
Expected Goals (xG) 2.38 2.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 12, 2026 Premier League U18
Stoke City U18 vs Derby U18
0:2
Mar 21, 2026 Premier League U18
Derby U18 vs Stoke City U18
0:3
Nov 1, 2025 Premier League U18
Stoke City U18 vs Derby U18
4:5
Feb 8, 2025 Premier League U18
Stoke City U18 vs Derby U18
3:3
Aug 31, 2024 Premier League U18
Derby U18 vs Stoke City U18
6:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Derby U18 Compare

Avg xG / game 1.83
Avg xA / game 1.19

Stoke City U18 Compare

Top Goalscorer Liu R.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Midwood T.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.99
Avg xA / game 1.22

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Derby U18 56 / 100
Stoke City U18 18 / 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
Derby U18 Stoke City U18

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Derby 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: Derby U18 scored in 83% of their last 30 outings.

Defensive concern: Stoke City U18 conceded in 90% of 30 recent games.

H2H data points to 5.60 goals as a typical output.

Derby U18 has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Derby U18 VS Stoke City U18
2 Goals Scored 1.75
2.63 Goals Conceded 2.75
100% Over 1.5 88%
88% Over 2.5 88%
75% Over 3.5 88%

Recent Form & Match History

Derby U18

(Home)
19 Sept
Derby U18
3 : 3
Liverpool U18
12 Sept
Stoke City U18
0 : 2
Derby U18
05 Sept
Derby U18
0 : 2
Nottingham U18
29 Aug
Middlesbrough U18
1 : 3
Derby U18
22 Aug
Derby U18
1 : 4
Burnley U18
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Stoke City U18

(Away)
19 Sept
Leicester U18
2 : 2
Stoke City U18
12 Sept
Stoke City U18
0 : 2
Derby U18
05 Sept
Stoke City U18
5 : 8
Manchester City U18
29 Aug
Nottingham U18
3 : 1
Stoke City U18
22 Aug
Newcastle Utd U18
3 : 2
Stoke City U18
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Manchester City U18 26 19 3 4 96:39 60
2 Manchester United U18 26 18 2 6 65:24 56
3 Newcastle Utd U18 26 16 1 9 55:44 49
4 Everton U18 26 13 3 10 54:45 42
5 Nottingham U18 26 13 3 10 50:47 42
6 Sunderland U18 26 11 6 9 56:44 39
7 Middlesbrough U18 26 12 3 11 45:45 39
8 Liverpool U18 26 11 2 13 70:70 35
9 Blackburn U18 26 9 6 11 51:68 33
10 Derby U18 26 10 2 14 44:67 32
11 Burnley U18 26 9 3 14 49:68 30
12 Leeds U18 26 8 5 13 47:68 29
13 Wolves U18 26 5 5 16 29:55 20
14 Stoke City U18 26 5 2 19 42:69 17
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League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Chelsea U18 28 21 4 3 88:24 67
2 Tottenham U18 28 16 6 6 70:36 54
3 Aston Villa U18 28 17 3 8 82:55 54
4 Brighton U18 28 14 7 7 63:41 49
5 Crystal Palace U18 28 14 4 10 74:52 46
6 West Brom U18 28 14 4 10 68:50 46
7 Southampton U18 28 13 3 12 65:61 42
8 West Ham U18 28 13 2 13 62:59 41
9 Leicester U18 28 10 6 12 46:53 36
10 Arsenal U18 28 9 6 13 46:57 33
11 Fulham U18 28 9 6 13 48:65 33
12 Norwich U18 28 6 8 14 47:67 26
13 Reading U18 28 6 8 14 38:66 26
14 Birmingham U18 28 6 3 19 29:88 21
15 Ipswich U18 28 6 2 20 41:93 20
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