Sport Picks
Ipswich U23 vs Cardiff U23
England
Professional Development League 2021/2022 Portman Road, Ipswich 
Match Events
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Jones T.
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Humphreys C.
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70'
Zimba C.
AI Match Summary
The Professional Development League 2021/2022 game between Ipswich U23 and Cardiff U23 finished 1-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Cardiff U23.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
43%
15%
42%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Ipswich U23
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
43%
/ Low Confidence
- Cardiff U23 haven't matched Ipswich U23's recent run of results.
- 43% — that's where the model lands on Ipswich U23 taking it.
- Regular Professional Development League 2021/2022 form gives a decent read on both sides.
- 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) 73%
Ipswich U23 Clean Sheet 20%
Cardiff U23 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Ipswich U23 | Cardiff U23 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 30 |
| Wins | 18 | 17 |
| Draws | 4 | 3 |
| Losses | 8 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 2.23 | 1.83 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.3 | 1.43 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.25 | 0.88 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Jan 11, 2022 Professional Development League
Cardiff U23 vs Ipswich U23
0:2
Oct 26, 2021 Professional Development League
Ipswich U23 vs Cardiff U23
1:2
Feb 2, 2021 Professional Development League
Cardiff U23 vs Ipswich U23
4:0
Oct 6, 2020 Professional Development League
Ipswich U23 vs Cardiff U23
2:1
Mar 9, 2020 Professional Development League
Cardiff U23 vs Ipswich U23
1:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Ipswich U23 Compare
Top Goalscorer Humphreys C.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.73
Avg xA / game 1.13
Cardiff U23 Compare
Top Goalscorer Jones T.
1 Goals Assists Leader Zimba C.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.8
Avg xA / game 0.49
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Ipswich U23 85 / 100
Cardiff U23 10 / 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 U23 Cardiff U23
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Ipswich U23 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
Ipswich U23's goal record stands at 90% scoring rate across 30 recent games.
Cardiff U23 has conceded goals in 73% of their last 30 outings.
H2H data points to 2.80 goals as a typical output.
Ipswich U23 has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Ipswich U23 VS Cardiff U23
2.38 Goals Scored 1.13
0.63 Goals Conceded 2.13
63% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
Ipswich U23
(Home) 10 May
Coventry U23
5 : 4 Ipswich U23
03 May
Ipswich U23
3 : 0 Sheffield Utd U23
29 Apr
Peterborough U23
0 : 2 Ipswich U23
12 Apr
Bristol City U23
0 : 1 Ipswich U23
05 Apr
Ipswich U23
0 : 1 Hull City U23
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03 May
Ipswich U23
3 : 0 Sheffield Utd U23
05 Apr
Ipswich U23
0 : 1 Hull City U23
28 Feb
Ipswich U23
4 : 1 Swansea U23
21 Feb
Ipswich U23
3 : 0 Watford U23
17 Jan
Ipswich U23
4 : 2 QPR U23
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Cardiff U23
(Away) 03 May
Cardiff U23
2 : 1 Crewe U23
25 Apr
Coventry U23
1 : 2 Cardiff U23
19 Apr
Charlton U23
6 : 1 Cardiff U23
11 Apr
Hull City U23
3 : 0 Cardiff U23
05 Apr
Cardiff U23
2 : 0 Barnsley U23
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25 Apr
Coventry U23
1 : 2 Cardiff U23
19 Apr
Charlton U23
6 : 1 Cardiff U23
11 Apr
Hull City U23
3 : 0 Cardiff U23
18 Mar
Colchester U23
2 : 1 Cardiff U23
11 Mar
Watford U23
0 : 2 Cardiff U23
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheffield Utd U23 | 23 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 47:23 | 48 |
| 2 | Coventry U23 | 23 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 57:39 | 43 |
| 3 | Hull City U23 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 44:41 | 40 |
| 4 | Wigan U23 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 31:39 | 25 |
| 5 | Crewe U23 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 27:50 | 23 |
| 6 | Peterborough U23 | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 36:41 | 22 |
| 7 | Barnsley U23 | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 22:42 | 22 |
| 8 | Sheffield Wed U23 | 23 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 21:32 | 20 |
Promotion - Professional Development League 2021/2022 (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ipswich U23 | 24 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 58:27 | 51 |
| 2 | Bristol City U23 | 24 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 60:31 | 50 |
| 3 | Cardiff U23 | 24 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 44:30 | 47 |
| 4 | Charlton U23 | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 55:46 | 36 |
| 5 | Millwall U23 | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 34:45 | 30 |
| 6 | Colchester U23 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 35:44 | 29 |
| 7 | Watford U23 | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 28:43 | 25 |
| 8 | Swansea U23 | 24 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 34:41 | 24 |
| 9 | QPR U23 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 34:53 | 24 |
Promotion - Professional Development League 2021/2022 (Play Offs)
