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Middlesbrough U21 vs Genk U21 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Europe
Premier League International Cup Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough 
Match Events
20'
20'
Pierre K.
Assist: Coenen J.
90'
90'
Tika-Lemba E.
AI Match Summary
First leg ended 1-1. This leg finished 1-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
34%
35%
31%
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Draw
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
35%
/ Low Confidence
- Form's been kind to Genk U21 lately — more wins on the board than Middlesbrough U21.
- Model puts this one close, with a 40% draw probability.
- Genk U21 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
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 38%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77.8%
Middlesbrough U21 Clean Sheet 18%
Genk U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Middlesbrough U21 | Genk U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 23 |
| Wins | 11 | 18 |
| Draws | 9 | 4 |
| Losses | 10 | 1 |
| Goals Scored | 2.03 | 2.87 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.4 | 1 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.56 | 1.31 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 23, 2026 Premier League International Cup
Middlesbrough U21 vs Genk U21
1:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Middlesbrough U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Tika-Lemba E.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.2
Avg xA / game 0.78
Genk U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Pierre K.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.19
Avg xA / game 0.73
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Middlesbrough U21 32 / 100
Genk U21 28 / 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
Middlesbrough U21 Genk U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Middlesbrough U21's goal record stands at 83% scoring rate across 30 recent games.
Middlesbrough U21 went unbeaten in 5 of their last 5 games.
Genk U21 let in goals in 74% of their last 23 matches.
Historical meetings average 2.00 goals per match.
Scoring Trends
Middlesbrough U21 VS Genk U21
2.13 Goals Scored 1
1.63 Goals Conceded 1
88% Over 1.5 100%
63% Over 2.5 0%
50% Over 3.5 0%
Recent Form & Match History
Middlesbrough U21
(Home) 30 Sept
Middlesbrough U21
1 : 0 Juventus U21
23 Sept
Middlesbrough U21
1 : 1 Genk U21
18 Sept
Aston Villa U21
2 : 2 Middlesbrough U21
13 Sept
Middlesbrough U21
4 : 4 Leeds U21
09 Sept
Tamworth
1 : 3 Middlesbrough U21
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30 Sept
Middlesbrough U21
1 : 0 Juventus U21
23 Sept
Middlesbrough U21
1 : 1 Genk U21
13 Sept
Middlesbrough U21
4 : 4 Leeds U21
23 Aug
Middlesbrough U21
0 : 1 Norwich U21
13 Mar
Middlesbrough U21
6 : 1 Stoke City U21
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Genk U21
(Away) 23 Sept
Middlesbrough U21
1 : 1 Genk U21
02 May
Genk U21
0 : 2 Club Brugge U21
28 Apr
St. Liege U21
1 : 1 Genk U21
20 Apr
Genk U21
3 : 2 Gent U21
15 Apr
Charleroi U21
1 : 2 Genk U21
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23 Sept
Middlesbrough U21
1 : 1 Genk U21
28 Apr
St. Liege U21
1 : 1 Genk U21
15 Apr
Charleroi U21
1 : 2 Genk U21
11 Apr
Waregem U21
1 : 3 Genk U21
07 Apr
Anderlecht U21
3 : 4 Genk U21
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough U21 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 2 | West Ham U21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Genk U21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 4 | Monaco II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 5 | Manchester United U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 6 | Southampton U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 7 | Juventus U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 8 | Valencia B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
Promotion - Premier League International Cup (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tottenham U21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 2 | B. Monchengladbach II | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 3 | AC Milan U23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 4 | Nordsjaelland U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 5 | Manchester City U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 6 | Everton U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 7 | Dinamo Zagreb 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 8 | Stoke City U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
Promotion - Premier League International Cup (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 3)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brondby U21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Dortmund II | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Sporting CP B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 4 | Real Sociedad B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 5 | Aston Villa U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 6 | Nottingham U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 0 |
| 7 | Fulham U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 8 | Leicester U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:4 | 0 |
Promotion - Premier League International Cup (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 4)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crystal Palace U21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 2 | Brighton U21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Jong PSV | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 4 | Sunderland U21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 5 | Ipswich U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 6 | Anderlecht 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 7 | FC Porto U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 8 | PSG U21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | 0 |
Promotion - Premier League International Cup (Play Offs)
