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Middlesbrough U23 vs Blackburn U23

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Premier League Cup 2021/2022
Middlesbrough U23 Logo

Middlesbrough U23

2 - 4
FT
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Blackburn U23

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Match Events

13' Event
Baker A.
17' Event
Brennan L.
(Penalty)
40' Event
Brennan L.
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

This match ends 2-4, with Blackburn U23 advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

24%
Middlesbrough U23
20%
Draws
56%
Blackburn U23
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Blackburn U23

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

56% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Blackburn U23 come out ahead of Middlesbrough U23 on wins alone.
  • Win probability leans Blackburn U23's way, sitting at 50%.
  • Blackburn U23 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Blackburn U23, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
  • 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 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77.8%
Middlesbrough U23 Clean Sheet 12%
Blackburn U23 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Middlesbrough U23 Blackburn U23
Matches Played 31 30
Wins 10 12
Draws 3 7
Losses 18 11
Goals Scored 1.39 2.07
Goals Conceded 1.97 2.2
Expected Goals (xG) 1.63 1.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jan 2, 2022 Premier League Cup
Middlesbrough U23 vs Blackburn U23
2:4
Oct 8, 2021 Premier League Cup
Blackburn U23 vs Middlesbrough U23
3:2
Feb 7, 2020 Premier League Cup
Middlesbrough U23 vs Blackburn U23
4:1
Nov 8, 2019 Premier League Cup
Blackburn U23 vs Middlesbrough U23
3:1
Jan 14, 2018 Premier League 2
Middlesbrough U23 vs Blackburn U23
3:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Middlesbrough U23 Compare

Top Goalscorer Malley C.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Green H.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81

Blackburn U23 Compare

Top Goalscorer Brennan L.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Baker A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Middlesbrough U23 22 / 100
Blackburn U23 47 / 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
Middlesbrough U23 Blackburn U23

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Blackburn U23 Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Blackburn U23's defensive record shows goals conceded in 83% of 30 matches.

H2H data points to 5.20 goals as a typical output.

Middlesbrough U23's goal record stands at 68% scoring rate across 31 recent games.

Solid form: Middlesbrough U23 remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Middlesbrough U23 VS Blackburn U23
1.38 Goals Scored 1.88
1.63 Goals Conceded 1.88
75% Over 1.5 100%
63% Over 2.5 63%
25% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Middlesbrough U23

(Home)
20 Jul
Whitby
2 : 2
Middlesbrough U23
04 May
Wolves U23
3 : 2
Middlesbrough U23
01 May
Middlesbrough U23
2 : 1
Reading U23
22 Apr
Nottingham U23
1 : 1
Middlesbrough U23
15 Apr
Middlesbrough U23
0 : 3
Wolves U23
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Blackburn U23

(Away)
01 May
Blackburn U23
4 : 3
Chelsea U23
25 Apr
Blackburn U23
2 : 1
Crystal Palace U23
18 Apr
Leicester U23
4 : 1
Blackburn U23
08 Apr
Blackburn U23
2 : 0
West Ham U23
04 Apr
Everton U23
0 : 2
Blackburn U23
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 West Brom U23 6 4 1 1 18:8 13
2 Arsenal U23 6 2 2 2 11:12 8
3 Bournemouth U23 6 2 2 2 8:9 8
4 Southampton U23 6 0 3 3 7:15 3
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League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Middlesbrough U23 6 3 0 3 13:10 9
2 QPR U23 6 3 0 3 15:14 9
3 Blackburn U23 6 3 0 3 16:16 9
4 Nottingham U23 6 3 0 3 13:17 9
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League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Derby U23 6 5 1 0 17:9 16
2 Charlton U23 6 3 1 2 14:6 10
3 Norwich U23 6 1 2 3 12:16 5
4 Reading U23 6 1 0 5 6:18 3
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League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Peterborough U23 6 3 1 2 13:8 10
2 Sheffield Utd U23 6 3 1 2 9:10 10
3 Everton U23 6 3 0 3 8:9 9
4 Burnley U23 6 2 0 4 8:11 6
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League Standings (Group 5)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Wigan U23 6 4 1 1 13:7 13
2 Leeds U23 6 2 2 2 10:10 8
3 Sunderland U23 6 1 3 2 9:13 6
4 Mansfield U23 6 1 2 3 7:9 5
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League Standings (Group 6)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 West Ham U23 6 4 1 1 11:5 13
2 Wolves U23 6 3 2 1 8:6 11
3 Exeter U23 6 1 2 3 9:12 5
4 Swansea U23 6 0 3 3 7:12 3
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League Standings (Group 7)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Huddersfield U23 6 5 1 0 17:3 16
2 Newcastle Utd U23 6 3 1 2 9:6 10
3 Watford U23 6 2 0 4 7:15 6
4 Birmingham U23 6 1 0 5 6:15 3
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League Standings (Group 8)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Fulham U23 6 5 1 0 14:4 16
2 Stoke City U23 6 3 0 3 15:11 9
3 Colchester U23 6 1 2 3 8:10 5
4 Southend U23 6 1 1 4 4:16 4
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