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Japan U21 vs Ukraine U21

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Friendly International Športni center Gorišnica, Gorisnica
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Match Events

1' Event
Nwadike Uchebrian S.
8' Event
Umeki R.
46'
Sub
Matkevych A. In: Kholod V.
Out: Matkevych A.

AI Match Summary

Japan U21 in this Friendly International matchup, with the score ending 3-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Japan U21.

Win Probability Meter

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

90%
Japan U21
6%
Draws
4%
Ukraine U21
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: Japan U21

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

95% / Very High Confidence
  • Ukraine U21 have won more games recently than Japan U21.
  • Model gives Japan U21 a 90% chance of winning this.
  • Regular Friendly International 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 25%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 70.6%
Japan U21 Clean Sheet 18%
Ukraine U21 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Japan U21 Ukraine U21
Matches Played 22 30
Wins 8 13
Draws 3 5
Losses 11 12
Goals Scored 1.25 1.63
Goals Conceded 1 1.75
Expected Goals (xG) 1.25 1.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.00 1.75

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jun 8, 2026 Friendly International
Japan U21 vs Ukraine U21
3:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Japan U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Nwadike Uchebrian S.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Umeki R.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.63

Ukraine U21 Compare

Avg xG / game 1.48
Avg xA / game 0.91

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Japan U21 85 / 100
Ukraine U21 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

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Japan U21 Ukraine U21

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick JPN Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & 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

Japan U21 found the back of the net in 77% of recent matches (22 games).

Ukraine U21's defensive record shows goals conceded in 70% of 30 matches.

These sides typically produce 3.00 goals when they meet.

Away concern: Ukraine U21 has suffered 3 losses in 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Japan U21 VS Ukraine U21
1.25 Goals Scored 1.63
1 Goals Conceded 1.75
75% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 50%
0% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Japan U21

(Home)
08 Jun
Japan U21
3 : 0
Ukraine U21
05 Jun
Uzbekistan U23
0 : 1
Japan U21
29 Mar
South Korea U23
2 : 1
Japan U21
27 Mar
Japan U21
0 : 2
USA U21
27 Mar
Belgium U21
3 : 2
Japan U21
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Ukraine U21

(Away)
08 Jun
Japan U21
3 : 0
Ukraine U21
05 Jun
USA U21
3 : 1
Ukraine U21
31 Mar
Hungary U21
1 : 2
Ukraine U21
27 Mar
Ukraine U21
1 : 1
Lithuania U21
17 Nov
Albania U21
2 : 0
Ukraine U21
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