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Ipswich U21 vs Crystal Palace U21
England
Premier League 2 Colchester Community Stadium (JobServe), Colchester 
Match Events
3'
3'
Mendel-Idowu T.
25'
25'
Obou D.
42'
42'
Williams S.
AI Match Summary
Ipswich U21 in this Premier League 2 matchup, with the score ending 2-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Ipswich U21.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
31%
40%
29%
Draw rate projection: 40% Favored: Draw
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
66%
/ Medium Confidence
- Ipswich U21 have won more games recently than Crystal Palace U21.
- 40% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
- Regular Premier League 2 form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- Ipswich U21 have won 2 of the last 3 meetings between these two.
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) 74.6%
Ipswich U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Crystal Palace U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Ipswich U21 | Crystal Palace U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 30 |
| Wins | 16 | 12 |
| Draws | 4 | 4 |
| Losses | 10 | 14 |
| Goals Scored | 1.57 | 1.63 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.29 | 1.5 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.57 | 1.63 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 2.29 | 1.50 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Jan 30, 2026 Premier League 2
Ipswich U21 vs Crystal Palace U21
2:1
Feb 5, 2024 Premier League Cup
Ipswich U21 vs Crystal Palace U21
0:1
Nov 10, 2023 Premier League Cup
Crystal Palace U21 vs Ipswich U21
2:4
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Ipswich U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Mendel-Idowu T.
1 Goals Assists Leader Ayinde L.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.21
Avg xA / game 0.79
Crystal Palace U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Umolu J.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.48
Avg xA / game 0.91
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Ipswich U21 30 / 100
Crystal Palace 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
Ipswich U21 Crystal Palace U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & 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
Ipswich U21 scored in 87% of their last 30 games.
Defensive concern: Crystal Palace U21 conceded in 83% of 30 recent games.
These sides typically produce 3.33 goals when they meet.
Crystal Palace U21's recent record shows 3 losses from the last 5 matches.
Scoring Trends
Ipswich U21 VS Crystal Palace U21
1.57 Goals Scored 1.63
2.29 Goals Conceded 1.5
71% Over 1.5 88%
71% Over 2.5 75%
29% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
Ipswich U21
(Home) 24 Apr
Ipswich U21
1 : 2 Brighton U21
17 Apr
Everton U21
8 : 4 Ipswich U21
10 Apr
Birmingham U21
0 : 3 Ipswich U21
23 Mar
Ipswich U21
0 : 0 Burnley U21
06 Mar
Ipswich U21
0 : 3 West Brom U21
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24 Apr
Ipswich U21
1 : 2 Brighton U21
23 Mar
Ipswich U21
0 : 0 Burnley U21
06 Mar
Ipswich U21
0 : 3 West Brom U21
17 Feb
Ipswich U21
2 : 3 Blackburn U21
13 Feb
Ipswich U21
2 : 1 Stoke City U21
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Crystal Palace U21
(Away) 21 Jul
Dagenham & Red.
5 : 0 Crystal Palace U21
04 May
Crystal Palace U21
0 : 2 Manchester United U21
26 Apr
Liverpool U21
3 : 4 Crystal Palace U21
13 Apr
Crystal Palace U21
2 : 0 Arsenal U21
03 Apr
Nottingham U21
2 : 0 Crystal Palace U21
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21 Jul
Dagenham & Red.
5 : 0 Crystal Palace U21
26 Apr
Liverpool U21
3 : 4 Crystal Palace U21
03 Apr
Nottingham U21
2 : 0 Crystal Palace U21
22 Mar
Liverpool U21
1 : 5 Crystal Palace U21
06 Mar
Blackburn U21
1 : 2 Crystal Palace U21
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea U21 | 20 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 52:25 | 43 |
| 2 | Manchester United U21 | 20 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 43:26 | 43 |
| 3 | Manchester City U21 | 20 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 59:21 | 40 |
| 4 | Fulham U21 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 48:32 | 38 |
| 5 | Ipswich U21 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 45:45 | 38 |
| 6 | Southampton U21 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 36:29 | 36 |
| 7 | Liverpool U21 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 49:36 | 35 |
| 8 | Tottenham U21 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 42:32 | 35 |
| 9 | Leicester U21 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 48:42 | 31 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace U21 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 36:31 | 31 |
| 11 | Aston Villa U21 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 32:35 | 31 |
| 12 | Brighton U21 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 38:25 | 30 |
| 13 | West Ham U21 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 44:35 | 30 |
| 14 | Arsenal U21 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 28:33 | 29 |
| 15 | Sunderland U21 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 41:40 | 28 |
| 16 | Middlesbrough U21 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 37:28 | 27 |
| 17 | Nottingham U21 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 23:23 | 26 |
| 18 | Everton U21 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 33:36 | 25 |
| 19 | Reading U21 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 29:36 | 25 |
| 20 | Stoke City U21 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 29:42 | 25 |
| 21 | Newcastle Utd U21 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30:35 | 24 |
| 22 | Wolves U21 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 30:45 | 23 |
| 23 | Norwich U21 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 32:42 | 20 |
| 24 | Derby U21 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 26:44 | 20 |
| 25 | Leeds U21 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 28:40 | 18 |
| 26 | West Brom U21 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 26:41 | 18 |
| 27 | Birmingham U21 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 26:52 | 17 |
| 28 | Blackburn U21 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 27:46 | 14 |
| 29 | Burnley U21 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 22:42 | 13 |
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