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Derby U18 vs Sunderland U18

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Premier League U18 2025/2026
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Match Events

3' Event
Griffiths E.
Assist: Smith C.
9' Event
Lightfoot A.
Assist: Neill M.
27' Event
Proctor T.
Assist: Neill M.

AI Match Summary

Neither side could be separated in this Premier League U18 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 2-2.

Win Probability Meter

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

40%
Derby U18
20%
Draws
40%
Sunderland U18
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

20% / Low Confidence
  • Sunderland U18 have won more games recently than Derby U18.
  • Model gives Derby U18 a 42% chance of winning this.
  • Regular Premier League U18 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • 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 75%
Over 4.5 Goals 34%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 79.8%
Derby U18 Clean Sheet 10%
Sunderland U18 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Derby U18 Sunderland U18
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 12 13
Draws 3 7
Losses 15 10
Goals Scored 1.83 2.27
Goals Conceded 2.4 1.87
Expected Goals (xG) 1.69 2.56
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jan 17, 2026 Premier League U18
Derby U18 vs Sunderland U18
2:2
Sep 13, 2025 Premier League U18
Sunderland U18 vs Derby U18
3:0
Mar 15, 2025 Premier League U18
Sunderland U18 vs Derby U18
0:3
Jan 11, 2025 Premier League U18
Derby U18 vs Sunderland U18
0:3
Apr 13, 2024 Premier League U18
Derby U18 vs Sunderland U18
6:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Derby U18 Compare

Top Goalscorer Griffiths E.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Friars A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.3
Avg xA / game 0.84

Sunderland U18 Compare

Top Goalscorer Lightfoot A.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Proctor T.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.33
Avg xA / game 1.42

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Derby U18 40 / 100
Sunderland U18 36 / 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 Sunderland U18

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Derby U18's goal record stands at 83% scoring rate across 30 recent games.

Defensive concern: Sunderland U18 conceded in 83% of 30 recent games.

Games between these two average 4.00 goals.

Derby U18 went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Derby U18 VS Sunderland U18
2 Goals Scored 2.5
2.63 Goals Conceded 1.38
100% Over 1.5 88%
88% Over 2.5 88%
75% Over 3.5 75%

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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Sunderland U18

(Away)
19 Sept
Sunderland U18
0 : 3
Newcastle Utd U18
12 Sept
Manchester City U18
4 : 1
Sunderland U18
29 Aug
Burnley U18
2 : 2
Sunderland U18
09 May
Sunderland U18
1 : 0
Wolves U18
05 May
Sunderland U18
4 : 0
Everton 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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