Sport Picks
AI Match Summary
Blackpool U18 in this FA Youth Cup 2017/2018 tie, finishing 0-2. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
48%
15%
37%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Ipswich U18
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
48%
/ Medium Confidence
- Ipswich U18 have won more games recently than Blackpool U18.
- 48% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
- Ipswich U18 have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
- Historical meetings favor Blackpool U18, who have won 1 of the last 1 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 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77.4%
Ipswich U18 Clean Sheet 11%
Blackpool U18 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Ipswich U18 | Blackpool U18 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 | 9 |
| Wins | 10 | 5 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| Losses | 20 | 3 |
| Goals Scored | 1.81 | 2 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.94 | 1.78 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.48 | 1.81 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Jan 30, 2018 FA Youth Cup
Ipswich U18 vs Blackpool U18
0:2
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Ipswich U18 29 / 100
Blackpool U18 30 / 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
Ipswich U18 Blackpool U18
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Ipswich U18 Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or 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: Ipswich U18 scored in 84% of their last 31 outings.
Blackpool U18 has conceded goals in 78% of their last 9 outings.
These sides typically produce 2.00 goals when they meet.
Recent resilience: Ipswich U18 stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Ipswich U18 VS -
1.75 Goals Scored 0
2.63 Goals Conceded 0
88% Over 1.5 0%
88% Over 2.5 0%
63% Over 3.5 0%
Recent Form & Match History
Ipswich U18
(Home) 19 Sept
Brentford U18
3 : 0 Ipswich U18
12 Sept
Ipswich U18
1 : 4 Southampton U18
05 Sept
Birmingham U18
0 : 3 Ipswich U18
29 Aug
Ipswich U18
6 : 2 Bournemouth U18
22 Aug
Arsenal U18
1 : 3 Ipswich U18
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12 Sept
Ipswich U18
1 : 4 Southampton U18
29 Aug
Ipswich U18
6 : 2 Bournemouth U18
15 Aug
Ipswich U18
2 : 5 Fulham U18
09 May
Ipswich U18
3 : 8 Aston Villa U18
06 May
Ipswich U18
3 : 6 Crystal Palace U18
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Blackpool U18
(Away) 24 Feb
Chelsea U18
3 : 2 Blackpool U18
09 Feb
Blackpool U18
3 : 0 Newcastle Utd U18
22 Dec
Cheltenham U18
1 : 3 Blackpool U18
16 Apr
Arsenal U18
5 : 0 Blackpool U18
20 Mar
Blackpool U18
2 : 2 Arsenal U18
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24 Feb
Chelsea U18
3 : 2 Blackpool U18
22 Dec
Cheltenham U18
1 : 3 Blackpool U18
16 Apr
Arsenal U18
5 : 0 Blackpool U18
06 Mar
Blackburn U18
2 : 3 Blackpool U18
30 Jan
Ipswich U18
0 : 2 Blackpool U18
Tournament Bracket & Draw
1/16-finals
Norwich U18 4
Derby U18 2
Crystal Palace U18 2
Newcastle Utd U18 3
Bury U18 1
Aston Villa U18 0
Birmingham U18 1
Sheffield Utd U18 0
Burnley U18 0
Plymouth U18 1
Swansea U18 0
Fulham U18 2
Bournemouth U18 0
Tottenham U18 3
Chelsea U18 7
West Brom U18 0
Blackburn U18 2
Watford U18 0
Nottingham U18 2
Leicester U18 1
Ipswich U18 2
Dagenham & Red. U18 1
Blackpool U18 2
Southampton U18 1
Colchester U18 2
Milton Keynes Dons U18 0
Charlton U18 3
Reading U18 4
Stevenage U18 1
Middlesbrough U18 2
Liverpool U18 2
Arsenal U18 3
1/8-finals
Norwich U18 4
Newcastle Utd U18 3
Bury U18 1
Birmingham U18 3
Plymouth U18 1
Fulham U18 3
Tottenham U18 0
Chelsea U18 2
Blackburn U18 5
Nottingham U18 1
Ipswich U18 0
Blackpool U18 2
Colchester U18 3
Reading U18 0
Middlesbrough U18 2
Arsenal U18 3
Quarter-finals
Norwich U18 1
Birmingham U18 3
Fulham U18 0
Chelsea U18 6
Blackburn U18 2
Blackpool U18 3
Colchester U18 1
Arsenal U18 5
Semi-finals
Birmingham U18 0
Chelsea U18 7
Blackpool U18 2
Arsenal U18 7
Final
Chelsea U18 7
Arsenal U18 1
