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Halifax vs Sunderland U21
England
National League Cup The Shay, Halifax 
Match Events
17'
17'
Tarima S.
Assist: Bray O.
46'
46'
Sub
Johnson C. In: Hugill W.
Out: Johnson C.
56'
56'
Lightfoot A.
AI Match Summary
Sunderland U21 in this National League Cup tie, finishing 1-2. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
60%
22%
18%
Draw rate projection: 22% Favored: Halifax
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
82%
/ Very High Confidence
- Form's been kind to Sunderland U21 lately — more wins on the board than Halifax.
- Model gives Halifax a 60% chance of winning this.
- Sunderland U21 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
- Historical meetings favor Sunderland U21, who have won 1 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 50%
Over 4.5 Goals 23%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 80.6%
Halifax Clean Sheet 10%
Sunderland U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Halifax | Sunderland U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 31 |
| Wins | 12 | 15 |
| Draws | 5 | 6 |
| Losses | 12 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 1.13 | 1.83 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.38 | 2 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.13 | 1.83 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 2.38 | 2.00 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Nov 25, 2025 National League Cup
Halifax vs Sunderland U21
1:2
Jan 28, 2025 National League Cup
Halifax vs Sunderland U21
2:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Halifax Compare
Top Goalscorer Tarima S.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.87
Avg xA / game 0.56
Sunderland U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Ba A.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.66
Avg xA / game 1.02
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Halifax 56 / 100
Sunderland U21 18 / 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
Halifax Sunderland U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick HAL Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Attacking prowess: Halifax scored in 90% of their last 29 outings.
Sunderland U21's defensive record shows goals conceded in 84% of 31 matches.
These sides typically produce 3.00 goals when they meet.
Halifax went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Halifax VS Sunderland U21
1.13 Goals Scored 1.83
2.38 Goals Conceded 2
63% Over 1.5 100%
63% Over 2.5 83%
50% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
Halifax
(Home) 25 Jul
Spennymoor
1 : 3 Halifax
21 Jul
Gainsborough
2 : 3 Halifax
18 Jul
Avro
4 : 3 Halifax
14 Jul
Halifax
3 : 2 Chesterfield
11 Jul
Halifax
1 : 6 Bradford City
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14 Jul
Halifax
3 : 2 Chesterfield
11 Jul
Halifax
1 : 6 Bradford City
04 Jul
Halifax
1 : 3 Sheffield Utd
18 Apr
Halifax
2 : 6 Southend
06 Apr
Halifax
2 : 2 Tamworth
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Sunderland U21
(Away) 18 Jul
South Shields
1 : 1 Sunderland U21
14 May
Sunderland U21
1 : 2 Burnley U21
26 Apr
Manchester United U21
3 : 2 Sunderland U21
15 Apr
Sunderland U21
4 : 2 Blackburn U21
06 Apr
Derby U21
2 : 1 Sunderland U21
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18 Jul
South Shields
1 : 1 Sunderland U21
26 Apr
Manchester United U21
3 : 2 Sunderland U21
06 Apr
Derby U21
2 : 1 Sunderland U21
14 Mar
Chelsea U21
4 : 0 Sunderland U21
02 Mar
Crystal Palace U21
0 : 1 Sunderland 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 (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 (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 (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 (Play Offs)
