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Ireland U18 vs Japan U18

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Match Events

10' Event
Hamasaki K.
23' Event
Nakayama S.

AI Match Summary

Japan U18 in this Friendly International 2024 matchup, with the score ending 0-2 — backing the pre-match view that favored Japan U18.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

29%
Ireland U18
20%
Draws
51%
Japan U18
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Japan U18

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

51% / Medium Confidence
  • Japan U18 have won more games recently than Ireland U18.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 44% draw probability.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • 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 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71.4%
Ireland U18 Clean Sheet 10%
Japan U18 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Ireland U18 Japan U18
Matches Played 26 26
Wins 5 14
Draws 7 2
Losses 14 10
Goals Scored 1.04 1.81
Goals Conceded 1.88 1.42
Expected Goals (xG) 1.44 1.88
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Nov 13, 2024 Friendly International
Ireland U18 vs Japan U18
0:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Ireland U18 Compare

Avg xG / game 1.11
Avg xA / game 0.72

Japan U18 Compare

Top Goalscorer Hamasaki K.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Nakayama S.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.71
Avg xA / game 1.04

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Ireland U18 34 / 100
Japan U18 20 / 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

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Ireland U18 Japan U18

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Japan U18 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

Ireland U18 scored in 62% of their last 26 games.

Japan U18 let in goals in 69% of their last 26 matches.

Historical meetings average 2.00 goals per match.

Ireland U18 has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Ireland U18 VS Japan U18
1.13 Goals Scored 2
1.75 Goals Conceded 1.75
100% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 63%
13% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Ireland U18

(Home)
13 Oct
Switzerland U18
1 : 1
Ireland U18
11 Oct
Poland U18
2 : 0
Ireland U18
07 Sept
Turkey U18
0 : 3
Ireland U18
05 Sept
Ireland U18
0 : 3
Switzerland U18
03 Sept
Czech Republic U18
2 : 1
Ireland U18
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Japan U18

(Away)
25 Sept
Austria U18
2 : 1
Japan U18
23 Sept
Japan U18
2 : 1
Ukraine U18
21 Dec
Japan U18
2 : 0
Australia U18
20 Dec
Japan U18
2 : 4
Spain U19
07 Sept
France U18
1 : 1
Japan U18
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