Sport Picks
Middlesbrough U21 vs West Ham U21
England
Premier League 2 2025/2026 Heritage Park, Bishop Auckland 
Match Events
10'
10'
Fearon P.
12'
12'
Lamadrid K.
Assist: Ajala J.
25'
25'
Ajala J.
Assist: Clayton R.
AI Match Summary
Neither side could be separated in this Premier League 2 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 3-3.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
42%
20%
38%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Middlesbrough U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
42%
/ Low Confidence
- Form's been kind to West Ham U21 lately — more wins on the board than Middlesbrough U21.
- 42% — that's where the model lands on Middlesbrough U21 taking it.
- 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 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 50.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 23%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77%
Middlesbrough U21 Clean Sheet 18%
West Ham U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Middlesbrough U21 | West Ham U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 30 |
| Wins | 11 | 14 |
| Draws | 6 | 5 |
| Losses | 12 | 11 |
| Goals Scored | 2 | 1.93 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.34 | 1.77 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.44 | 1.31 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Feb 2, 2026 Premier League 2
Middlesbrough U21 vs West Ham U21
3:3
Apr 11, 2025 Premier League 2
Middlesbrough U21 vs West Ham U21
1:1
Oct 27, 2023 Premier League 2
West Ham U21 vs Middlesbrough U21
5:0
Mar 28, 2014 Premier League U21
West Ham U21 vs Middlesbrough U21
2:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Middlesbrough U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Samuels O.
1 Goals Assists Leader McCormick G.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.88
Avg xA / game 1.22
West Ham U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Fearon P.
1 Goals Assists Leader Lamadrid K.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.19
Avg xA / game 0.73
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Middlesbrough U21 85 / 100
West Ham 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
Middlesbrough U21 West Ham U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Middlesbrough U21 Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or 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
Historical meetings average 4.00 goals per match.
Attacking prowess: Middlesbrough U21 scored in 79% of their last 29 outings.
West Ham U21's defensive record shows goals conceded in 77% of 30 matches.
Middlesbrough U21 went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Middlesbrough U21 VS West Ham U21
2.63 Goals Scored 2
0.63 Goals Conceded 2.25
50% Over 1.5 100%
38% Over 2.5 100%
38% Over 3.5 63%
Recent Form & Match History
Middlesbrough U21
(Home) 23 Aug
Middlesbrough U21
0 : 1 Norwich U21
18 Aug
Solihull Moors
1 : 3 Middlesbrough U21
11 Aug
Hartlepool
0 : 10 Middlesbrough U21
25 Apr
Chelsea U21
1 : 0 Middlesbrough U21
10 Apr
Aston Villa U21
0 : 2 Middlesbrough U21
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23 Aug
Middlesbrough U21
0 : 1 Norwich U21
13 Mar
Middlesbrough U21
6 : 1 Stoke City U21
02 Mar
Middlesbrough U21
1 : 4 Birmingham U21
16 Feb
Middlesbrough U21
1 : 0 Nottingham U21
02 Feb
Middlesbrough U21
3 : 3 West Ham U21
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West Ham U21
(Away) 25 Aug
Sheffield Utd U21
3 : 1 West Ham U21
21 Aug
West Ham U21
0 : 0 Southampton U21
18 Aug
Worthing FC
1 : 2 West Ham U21
24 Jul
Colchester
2 : 2 West Ham U21
21 Jul
Ebbsfleet
1 : 2 West Ham U21
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25 Aug
Sheffield Utd U21
3 : 1 West Ham U21
18 Aug
Worthing FC
1 : 2 West Ham U21
24 Jul
Colchester
2 : 2 West Ham U21
21 Jul
Ebbsfleet
1 : 2 West Ham U21
04 May
Brighton U21
3 : 0 West Ham 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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