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Everton U21 vs Watford U21

England England

Professional Development League 2025/2026
Fri, Apr 24, 2026
3 - 2
06:00 PM
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Match Events

20' Event
Graham B.
23' Event
Georgiou T.
Own Goal
45' Event
Massiah-Edwards Z.

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

39%
Everton U21
30%
Draws
31%
Watford U21
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Everton U21

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

31% / Low Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Watford U21 come out ahead of Everton U21 on wins alone.
  • Win probability leans Watford U21's way, sitting at 40%.
  • 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 79%
Over 4.5 Goals 36%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77%
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 30
Wins 12 14
Draws 6 7
Losses 12 9
Goals Scored 1.7 2.43
Goals Conceded 1.67 1.83
Expected Goals (xG) 2.08 2.92
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

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 1.6
Avg xA / game 1.04

Watford U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Massiah-Edwards Z.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Moulton R.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.65
Avg xA / game 1.62

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Everton U21 26 / 100
Watford U21 38 / 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 Watford U21 Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or 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 30 matches.

Everton U21 found the back of the net in 70% of recent matches (30 games).

Games between these two average 3.00 goals.

Solid form: Everton U21 remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Everton U21 VS Watford U21
2.5 Goals Scored 2.83
3 Goals Conceded 1.67
88% Over 1.5 100%
75% Over 2.5 83%
75% Over 3.5 83%

Recent Form & Match History

Everton U21

(Home)
23 Sept
Boreham Wood
1 : 2
Everton U21
19 Sept
Reading U21
0 : 0
Everton U21
13 Sept
Brentford U21
0 : 2
Everton U21
08 Sept
Hartlepool
0 : 1
Everton U21
02 Sept
Everton U21
1 : 2
AC Milan U23
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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 U21 1
Peterborough U21 3
Nottingham U21 3
Charlton U21 2
Sheffield Utd U21 1
Norwich U21 3
Swansea U21 2
Newcastle Utd U21 0
Reading U21 0
Huddersfield U21 1
Bournemouth U21 1
Wolves U21 0
Everton U21 3
Watford U21 2
Brentford U21 2
Derby U21 0
Quarter-finals
Peterborough U21 0
Nottingham U21 1
Norwich U21 1
Swansea U21 0
Huddersfield U21 4
Bournemouth U21 1
Everton U21 4
Brentford U21 2
Semi-finals
Nottingham U21 1
Norwich U21 2
Huddersfield U21 3
Everton U21 1
Final
Norwich U21 2
Huddersfield U21 4