Sport Picks
Ipswich U21 vs Crystal Palace U21
England
Premier League 2 2025/2026 Colchester Community Stadium (JobServe), Colchester 
Match Events
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Mendel-Idowu T.
25'
25'
Obou D.
42'
42'
Williams S.
AI Match Summary
Ipswich U21 in this Premier League 2 2025/2026 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
32%
15%
53%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Crystal Palace U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
53%
/ Medium Confidence
- Ipswich U21 have won more games recently than Crystal Palace U21.
- Crystal Palace U21 are the model's pick here, at 70%.
- Regular Premier League 2 2025/2026 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 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 100%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.8%
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 | 29 | 29 |
| Wins | 14 | 13 |
| Draws | 2 | 4 |
| Losses | 13 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 1.97 | 1.62 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.17 | 1.66 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.75 | 2.56 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
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 1.35
Avg xA / game 0.88
Crystal Palace U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Umolu J.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 2.33
Avg xA / game 1.42
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Ipswich U21 14 / 100
Crystal Palace 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
Ipswich U21 Crystal Palace U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Crystal Palace U21 Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or 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
Ipswich U21 scored in 86% of their last 29 games.
Defensive concern: Crystal Palace U21 conceded in 83% of 29 recent games.
These sides typically produce 3.33 goals when they meet.
Recent resilience: Ipswich U21 stayed unbeaten in 2 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Ipswich U21 VS Crystal Palace U21
1.88 Goals Scored 1.63
3.5 Goals Conceded 1.63
100% Over 1.5 100%
100% Over 2.5 50%
63% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
Ipswich U21
(Home) 15 Sept
Bromley U21
2 : 4 Ipswich U21
11 Sept
Sunderland U21
4 : 2 Ipswich U21
08 Sept
Hornchurch
3 : 0 Ipswich U21
28 Aug
Ipswich U21
4 : 1 Blackburn U21
24 Aug
Manchester United U21
5 : 0 Ipswich U21
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28 Aug
Ipswich U21
4 : 1 Blackburn U21
14 Aug
Ipswich U21
2 : 4 Coventry U21
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
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Crystal Palace U21
(Away) 19 Sept
Crystal Palace U21
0 : 1 Blackburn U21
15 Sept
Swindon
1 : 2 Crystal Palace U21
02 Sept
Crystal Palace U21
2 : 1 PSG U21
28 Aug
Aston Villa U21
0 : 2 Crystal Palace U21
22 Aug
Arsenal U21
1 : 1 Crystal Palace U21
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15 Sept
Swindon
1 : 2 Crystal Palace U21
28 Aug
Aston Villa U21
0 : 2 Crystal Palace U21
22 Aug
Arsenal U21
1 : 1 Crystal Palace U21
21 Jul
Dagenham & Red.
5 : 0 Crystal Palace U21
26 Apr
Liverpool U21
3 : 4 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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