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Forest Green vs West Brom U21

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National League Cup 2025/2026 The New Lawn, Nailsworth
Forest Green Logo

Forest Green

3 - 1
FT
West Brom U21 Logo

West Brom U21

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Match Events

2'
Sub
Mendy L. In: Long S.
Out: Mendy L.
2'
Sub
Pemberton T. In: May A.
Out: Pemberton T.
29' Event
Marquez J.
Assist: Knowles T.
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

Forest Green in this National League Cup 2025/2026 tie, finishing 3-1. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

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

51%
Forest Green
15%
Draws
34%
West Brom U21
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Forest Green

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

15% / Low Confidence
  • Attack-wise there's a gap: West Brom U21 at 1.89 per game, Forest Green at 1.82.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 40%.
  • Both sides arrive with similar form. In a knockout tie, that makes this genuinely unpredictable.
  • Historical meetings favor Forest Green, who have won 2 of the last 2 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

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) 77.4%
Forest Green Clean Sheet 18%
West Brom U21 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Forest Green West Brom U21
Matches Played 28 28
Wins 13 13
Draws 3 1
Losses 12 14
Goals Scored 1.82 1.89
Goals Conceded 1.71 2.07
Expected Goals (xG) 1.67 1.31
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 13, 2025 National League Cup
Forest Green vs West Brom U21
3:1
Oct 6, 2020 EFL Trophy
Forest Green vs West Brom U21
3:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Forest Green Compare

Top Goalscorer Marquez J.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Knowles T.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.28
Avg xA / game 0.83

West Brom U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Bostock O.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.19
Avg xA / game 0.73

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Forest Green 32 / 100
West Brom U21 28 / 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
Forest Green West Brom U21

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

Forest Green scored in 82% of their last 28 games.

West Brom U21's defensive record shows goals conceded in 82% of 28 matches.

Historical meetings average 3.50 goals per match.

Forest Green has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Forest Green VS West Brom U21
2.13 Goals Scored 1
1.63 Goals Conceded 1.2
88% Over 1.5 40%
88% Over 2.5 40%
63% Over 3.5 20%

Recent Form & Match History

Forest Green

(Home)
22 Aug
Forest Green
0 : 3
Boreham Wood
15 Aug
Worthing FC
1 : 2
Forest Green
08 Aug
Forest Green
3 : 2
Halifax
01 Aug
Forest Green
1 : 4
Swindon
29 Jul
Forest Green
3 : 2
Bristol City
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West Brom U21

(Away)
23 Aug
Leeds U21
4 : 3
West Brom U21
18 Aug
Woking
0 : 1
West Brom U21
13 Apr
Burnley U21
2 : 1
West Brom U21
04 Apr
Arsenal U21
1 : 0
West Brom U21
27 Mar
Bournemouth U21
4 : 5
West Brom U21
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Tamworth 4 4 0 0 12:1 12
2 Brackley 4 3 0 1 7:3 10
3 Rochdale 4 3 0 1 6:5 9
4 Solihull Moors 4 3 0 1 6:3 8
5 Everton U21 4 2 0 2 4:5 5
6 Manchester United U21 4 1 0 3 4:9 3
7 Burnley U21 4 0 0 4 2:8 1
8 Blackburn U21 4 0 0 4 2:9 0
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Boreham Wood 4 4 0 0 13:4 12
2 Braintree 4 3 0 1 8:5 9
3 Wealdstone 4 3 0 1 6:4 9
4 Forest Green 4 2 0 2 8:6 7
5 Nottingham U21 4 2 0 2 3:3 6
6 West Brom U21 4 1 0 3 5:10 3
7 Leicester U21 4 1 0 3 6:10 2
8 Wolves U21 4 0 0 4 5:12 0
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 West Ham U21 4 4 0 0 13:4 11
2 Truro 4 3 0 1 7:5 9
3 Woking 4 3 0 1 5:4 8
4 Brighton U21 4 2 0 2 5:6 7
5 Aldershot 4 1 0 3 7:11 4
6 Sutton 4 1 0 3 8:13 4
7 Fulham U21 4 1 0 3 8:5 3
8 Southampton U21 4 1 0 3 7:12 2
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Boston United 4 3 0 1 11:4 9
2 Halifax 4 3 0 1 6:2 9
3 Newcastle Utd U21 4 2 0 2 7:6 7
4 Scunthorpe 4 2 0 2 8:8 6
5 Leeds U21 4 2 0 2 6:8 6
6 Sunderland U21 4 2 0 2 5:8 6
7 Middlesbrough U21 4 1 0 3 6:7 3
8 Gateshead 4 1 0 3 4:10 2
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)