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Everton U21 vs Watford U21

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Professional Development League
Everton U21 Logo

Everton U21

Fri, Apr 24, 2026
3 - 2
06:00 PM
Watford U21 Logo

Watford U21

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Match Events

20' Event
Graham B.
23' Event
Georgiou T.
Own Goal
45' Event
Massiah-Edwards Z.
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

This match ends 3-2, with Everton U21 advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

36%
Everton U21
44%
Draws
20%
Watford U21
Draw rate projection: 44% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

71% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Watford U21 come out ahead of Everton U21 on wins alone.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 44%.
  • Watford U21 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Everton U21, who have won 2 of the last 3 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • History favors Everton U21 here — 2 wins from the last 3 head-to-heads.

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 75.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 34%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77.8%
Everton U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Watford U21 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Everton U21 Watford U21
Matches Played 30 31
Wins 12 14
Draws 4 7
Losses 14 10
Goals Scored 2.25 2.5
Goals Conceded 2.38 2
Expected Goals (xG) 2.25 2.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 2.38 2.00

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 24, 2026 Professional Development League
Everton U21 vs Watford U21
3:2
Nov 25, 2024 Premier League Cup
Watford U21 vs Everton U21
1:0
Sep 13, 2024 Premier League Cup
Everton U21 vs Watford U21
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Everton U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Graham B.
2 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.73
Avg xA / game 1.13

Watford U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Massiah-Edwards Z.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Moulton R.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.27
Avg xA / game 1.39

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Everton U21 34 / 100
Watford U21 20 / 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
Everton U21 Watford U21

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick WAT Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Watford U21's defensive record shows goals conceded in 87% of 31 matches.

Everton U21 found the back of the net in 73% of recent matches (30 games).

Games between these two average 3.00 goals.

Solid form: Everton U21 remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Everton U21 VS Watford U21
2.25 Goals Scored 2.5
2.38 Goals Conceded 2
88% Over 1.5 100%
63% Over 2.5 88%
63% Over 3.5 88%

Recent Form & Match History

Everton U21

(Home)
21 Jul
Shrewsbury
1 : 0
Everton U21
11 May
Huddersfield U21
3 : 1
Everton U21
01 May
Everton U21
4 : 2
Brentford U21
24 Apr
Everton U21
3 : 2
Watford U21
17 Apr
Everton U21
8 : 4
Ipswich U21
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Watford U21

(Away)
24 Apr
Everton U21
3 : 2
Watford U21
20 Apr
Watford U21
3 : 1
Charlton U21
14 Apr
Huddersfield U21
1 : 1
Watford U21
10 Apr
Swansea U21
2 : 2
Watford U21
27 Mar
Watford U21
6 : 0
Coventry U21
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/8-finals
Stoke City U211
Peterborough U213
Nottingham U213
Charlton U212
Sheffield Utd U211
Norwich U213
Swansea U212
Newcastle Utd U210
Reading U210
Huddersfield U211
Bournemouth U211
Wolves U210
Everton U213
Watford U212
Brentford U212
Derby U210
Quarter-finals
Peterborough U210
Nottingham U211
Norwich U211
Swansea U210
Huddersfield U214
Bournemouth U211
Everton U214
Brentford U212
Semi-finals
Nottingham U211
Norwich U212
Huddersfield U213
Everton U211
Final
Norwich U212
Huddersfield U214