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Gateshead vs Leeds U21

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National League Cup 2025/2026 Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead
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Match Events

27' Event
Pickles O.
37'
Sub
Newton T. In: Fenton J.
Out: Newton T.
37'
Sub
Richardson K. In: Williams B.
Out: Richardson K.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 0-3, with Leeds U21 advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

21%
Gateshead
15%
Draws
64%
Leeds U21
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Leeds U21

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

64% / High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Gateshead come out ahead of Leeds U21 on wins alone.
  • 64% — that's where the model lands on Leeds U21 taking it.
  • Gateshead have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Leeds U21, 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 25%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.8%
Gateshead Clean Sheet 20%
Leeds U21 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Gateshead Leeds U21
Matches Played 32 29
Wins 12 8
Draws 7 3
Losses 13 18
Goals Scored 1.34 1.24
Goals Conceded 1.63 2.1
Expected Goals (xG) 1.44 0.88
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Nov 26, 2025 National League Cup
Gateshead vs Leeds U21
0:3
Nov 6, 2024 National League Cup
Gateshead vs Leeds U21
1:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Gateshead Compare

Avg xG / game 1.11
Avg xA / game 0.72

Leeds U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Pickles O.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Render J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.8
Avg xA / game 0.49

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Gateshead 16 / 100
Leeds U21 65 / 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
Gateshead Leeds U21

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick LEE 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

Leeds U21's defensive record shows goals conceded in 83% of 29 matches.

Gateshead's goal record stands at 78% scoring rate across 32 recent games.

These sides typically produce 3.00 goals when they meet.

Difficult form: Leeds U21 registered 4 defeats in their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Gateshead VS Leeds U21
1.63 Goals Scored 0.75
1 Goals Conceded 1.25
75% Over 1.5 50%
50% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Gateshead

(Home)
08 Aug
Eastleigh
2 : 1
Gateshead
05 Aug
Consett
6 : 1
Gateshead
01 Aug
Spennymoor
2 : 1
Gateshead
28 Jul
Gateshead
1 : 4
South Shields
25 Jul
Gateshead
1 : 1
Newcastle Utd
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Leeds U21

(Away)
13 Apr
Leeds U21
2 : 3
Leicester U21
03 Apr
Leeds U21
1 : 2
Manchester United U21
20 Mar
Southampton U21
2 : 1
Leeds U21
16 Mar
Leeds U21
1 : 0
Tottenham U21
09 Mar
Sunderland U21
5 : 2
Leeds 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)