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AI Match Summary
A one-off knockout match in the EFL Trophy. This matchup has a clear pattern when you look at past meetings. Recent numbers: Leicester at 1.61 goals for, 1.29 against; Walsall at 1.15 for, 1.41 against. Head-to-head, Leicester have won 4 to Walsall's 0, with 1 draws. They last met on Sep 24, 2024, ending 0:1. The numbers (1.69 xG vs 1.19) point toward Leicester. The model calls this a Draw — both sides look evenly matched.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Look at the last few games and Leicester come out ahead of Walsall on wins alone.
- 40% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
- Leicester have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- Leicester have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Leicester | Walsall |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 27 |
| Wins | 11 | 8 |
| Draws | 8 | 11 |
| Losses | 9 | 8 |
| Goals Scored | 1.61 | 1.15 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.29 | 1.41 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.69 | 1.19 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Leicester's goal record stands at 82% scoring rate across 28 recent games.
Games between these two average 3.20 goals.
Defensive concern: Walsall conceded in 67% of 27 recent games.
Leicester went unbeaten in 2 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Leicester
(Home)Walsall
(Away)League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheffield Wed | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 2 | Accrington | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:4 | 4 |
| 3 | Salford | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 4 | Sunderland U21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 1 |
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wigan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 2 | Crewe | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 4 |
| 3 | Blackpool | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:5 | 2 |
| 4 | Aston Villa U21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:7 | 0 |
League Standings (Group 3)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 6 |
| 2 | Newcastle Utd U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 3 | Rotherham | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:5 | 2 |
| 4 | York City | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | 1 |
League Standings (Group 4)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chesterfield | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:4 | 5 |
| 2 | Port Vale | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:1 | 4 |
| 3 | Manchester City U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7:6 | 3 |
| 4 | Mansfield | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:6 | 0 |
League Standings (Group 5)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockport County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:3 | 6 |
| 2 | Tranmere | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Everton U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:6 | 0 |
| 4 | Shrewsbury | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:3 | 0 |
League Standings (Group 6)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notts County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 2 | Burton | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Nottingham U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:6 | 2 |
| 4 | Grimsby | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:2 | 1 |
League Standings (Group 7)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oldham | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fleetwood Town | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 3 | Leeds U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6:7 | 3 |
| 4 | Barnsley | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:8 | 0 |
League Standings (Group 8)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 6 |
| 2 | Doncaster | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 3 | Liverpool U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 4 | Rochdale | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:8 | 1 |
League Standings (Group 9)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exeter | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 2 | Cheltenham | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:4 | 4 |
| 3 | Oxford Utd | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 4 | Tottenham U21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | 1 |
League Standings (Group 10)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stevenage | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:2 | 6 |
| 2 | Leicester | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 3 |
| 3 | Walsall | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 4 | Fulham U21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:9 | 0 |
League Standings (Group 11)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wycombe | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Chelsea U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 3 | Reading | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 2 |
| 4 | Bristol Rovers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 1 |
League Standings (Group 12)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peterborough | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 2 | Luton | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:1 | 5 |
| 3 | Colchester | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | 1 |
| 4 | Ipswich U21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:10 | 0 |
League Standings (Group 13)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plymouth | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:3 | 5 |
| 2 | Newport | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 3 | Crystal Palace U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 4 | Swindon | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 0 |
League Standings (Group 14)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnet | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 5 |
| 2 | Arsenal U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 3 | AFC Wimbledon | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:1 | 2 |
| 4 | Leyton Orient | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 2 |
League Standings (Group 15)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambridge Utd | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 2 | Brighton U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 3 |
| 3 | Gillingham | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:7 | 3 |
| 4 | Northampton | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
League Standings (Group 16)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milton Keynes Dons | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11:2 | 6 |
| 2 | Crawley Town | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 3 |
| 3 | Brentford U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:7 | 3 |
| 4 | Bromley | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:5 | 0 |