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Manchester United U21 vs Derby U21

England England

Premier League 2 2025/2026 Leigh Sports Village, Leigh
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Match Events

19' Event
Oguntolu J.
Assist: Gordon I.
28'
McCormack R.
29'
Tola M.

AI Match Summary

Neither side could be separated in this Premier League 2 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 1-1.

Win Probability Meter

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

48%
Manchester United U21
15%
Draws
37%
Derby U21
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Manchester United U21

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

48% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Manchester United U21 lately — more wins on the board than Derby U21.
  • 48% — that's where the model lands on Manchester United U21 taking it.
  • 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%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 69%
Over 4.5 Goals 31%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 39.2%
Manchester United U21 Clean Sheet 68%
Derby U21 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Manchester United U21 Derby U21
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 17 8
Draws 4 8
Losses 9 14
Goals Scored 2.07 1.7
Goals Conceded 1.57 2.33
Expected Goals (xG) 2.63 1.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Feb 6, 2026 Premier League 2
Manchester United U21 vs Derby U21
1:1
Mar 1, 2024 Premier League 2
Manchester United U21 vs Derby U21
2:4

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Manchester United U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Bradbury L.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 2.02
Avg xA / game 1.31

Derby U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Oguntolu J.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Manchester United U21 95 / 100
Derby 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
Manchester United U21 Derby U21

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Manchester United U21 Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 3:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Manchester United U21 scored in 83% of their last 30 outings.

Derby U21's defensive record shows goals conceded in 87% of 30 matches.

These sides typically produce 4.00 goals when they meet.

Solid form: Manchester United U21 remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Manchester United U21 VS Derby U21
2.13 Goals Scored 1.75
1.75 Goals Conceded 3.13
75% Over 1.5 100%
63% Over 2.5 88%
63% Over 3.5 75%

Recent Form & Match History

Manchester United U21

(Home)
18 Sept
Manchester United U21
3 : 2
Brentford U21
31 Aug
Manchester United U21
4 : 1
Leicester U21
24 Aug
Manchester United U21
5 : 0
Ipswich U21
31 Jul
Altrincham
1 : 0
Manchester United U21
16 May
Brighton U21
1 : 0
Manchester United U21
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Derby U21

(Away)
18 Sept
Burnley U21
4 : 1
Derby U21
11 Sept
Derby U21
1 : 3
Tottenham U21
08 Sept
Gateshead
1 : 3
Derby U21
31 Aug
Derby U21
4 : 4
West Brom U21
24 Aug
Reading U21
1 : 3
Derby 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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