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Everton U23 vs Portsmouth U23

England England

Premier League Cup 2017/2018
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Match Events

32' Event
Broadhead N.
48' Event
Sambou B.
68' Event
Sambou B.

AI Match Summary

Everton U23 in this Premier League Cup 2017/2018 tie, finishing 3-0. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

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

64%
Everton U23
15%
Draws
21%
Portsmouth U23
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Everton U23

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

15% / Low Confidence
  • Everton U23 have won more games recently than Portsmouth U23.
  • Win probability leans Everton U23's way, sitting at 42%.
  • Everton U23 have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Everton U23, who have won 2 of the last 4 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • History favors Everton U23 here — 3 wins from the last 4 head-to-heads.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71.4%
Everton U23 Clean Sheet 20%
Portsmouth U23 Clean Sheet 11%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Everton U23 Portsmouth U23
Matches Played 34 25
Wins 14 9
Draws 4 5
Losses 16 11
Goals Scored 1.38 1.16
Goals Conceded 1.82 1.52
Expected Goals (xG) 1.29 1.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jan 23, 2018 Premier League Cup
Everton U23 vs Portsmouth U23
3:0
Oct 9, 2017 Premier League Cup
Portsmouth U23 vs Everton U23
1:2
Feb 27, 2017 Premier League Cup
Portsmouth U23 vs Everton U23
2:1
Dec 5, 2016 Premier League Cup
Everton U23 vs Portsmouth U23
3:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Everton U23 Compare

Top Goalscorer Sambou B.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Broadhead N.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.99
Avg xA / game 0.65

Portsmouth U23 Compare

Avg xG / game 1.08
Avg xA / game 0.66

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Everton U23 42 / 100
Portsmouth U23 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
Everton U23 Portsmouth U23

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

Historical meetings average 3.25 goals per match.

Everton U23 found the back of the net in 76% of recent matches (34 games).

Portsmouth U23's defensive record shows goals conceded in 68% of 25 matches.

Difficult form: Portsmouth U23 registered 4 defeats in their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Everton U23 VS -
1.38 Goals Scored 0
1.38 Goals Conceded 0
75% Over 1.5 0%
63% Over 2.5 0%
38% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Everton U23

(Home)
29 Apr
Manchester City U23
7 : 0
Everton U23
25 Apr
Everton U23
3 : 4
West Ham U23
15 Apr
Everton U23
2 : 0
Chelsea U23
04 Apr
Everton U23
0 : 2
Blackburn U23
18 Mar
Manchester United U23
3 : 0
Everton U23
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Portsmouth U23

(Away)
25 Feb
Portsmouth U23
0 : 3
Aston Villa U23
04 Feb
Exeter U23
2 : 1
Portsmouth U23
21 Jan
Portsmouth U23
2 : 4
Doncaster U23
09 Jan
Portsmouth U23
2 : 2
Exeter U23
29 Nov
Aston Villa U23
6 : 0
Portsmouth U23
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Derby U23 6 4 0 2 14:8 12
2 Middlesbrough U23 6 3 0 3 9:8 9
3 Birmingham U23 6 3 0 3 10:14 9
4 Nottingham U23 6 2 0 4 7:10 6
Promotion - Premier League Cup 2017/2018 (Play Offs)
Promotion - Premier League Cup 2017/2018 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Blackburn U23 6 3 2 1 13:6 11
2 Southampton U23 6 3 1 2 6:3 10
3 Cardiff U23 6 2 2 2 9:8 8
4 Watford U23 6 1 1 4 4:15 4
Promotion - Premier League Cup 2017/2018 (Play Offs)
Promotion - Premier League Cup 2017/2018 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Wolves U23 6 4 1 1 14:12 13
2 Bournemouth U23 6 3 1 2 16:7 10
3 Norwich U23 6 3 1 2 8:8 10
4 Bury U23 6 0 1 5 4:15 1
Promotion - Premier League Cup 2017/2018 (Play Offs)
Promotion - Premier League Cup 2017/2018 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Newcastle Utd U23 6 4 1 1 19:9 13
2 Swansea U23 6 3 1 2 14:13 10
3 Burnley U23 6 3 0 3 10:11 9
4 Colchester U23 6 1 0 5 8:18 3
Promotion - Premier League Cup 2017/2018 (Play Offs)
Promotion - Premier League Cup 2017/2018 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 5)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Aston Villa U23 6 5 0 1 14:3 15
2 Sheffield Utd U23 6 3 0 3 5:5 9
3 Ipswich U23 6 3 0 3 7:10 9
4 West Brom U23 6 1 0 5 5:13 3
Promotion - Premier League Cup 2017/2018 (Play Offs)
Promotion - Premier League Cup 2017/2018 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 6)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Leicester U23 6 4 2 0 15:5 14
2 Everton U23 6 3 1 2 8:5 10
3 Portsmouth U23 6 1 2 3 4:8 5
4 Barnsley U23 6 1 1 4 4:13 4
Promotion - Premier League Cup 2017/2018 (Play Offs)
Promotion - Premier League Cup 2017/2018 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 7)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Bristol City U23 6 4 1 1 10:12 13
2 Liverpool U23 6 3 1 2 19:7 10
3 Stoke City U23 6 2 1 3 11:14 7
4 Charlton U23 6 1 1 4 4:11 4
Promotion - Premier League Cup 2017/2018 (Play Offs)
Promotion - Premier League Cup 2017/2018 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 8)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Exeter U23 6 3 2 1 11:5 11
2 Brighton U23 6 3 1 2 15:9 10
3 Sunderland U23 6 2 1 3 7:12 7
4 Hull City U23 6 1 2 3 5:12 5
Promotion - Premier League Cup 2017/2018 (Play Offs)
Promotion - Premier League Cup 2017/2018 (Play Offs)