Sport Picks
Northern Ireland U21 vs Ukraine U21
Europe
Euro U21 2025 Ballymena Showgrounds, Ballymena 
Match Events
5'
5'
Forbes M.
10'
10'
Voloshyn N.
Assist: Ocheretko O.
30'
30'
Bragaru M.
Assist: Yarmolyuk Y.
AI Match Summary
The Euro U21 2025 game between Northern Ireland U21 and Ukraine U21 finished 1-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Ukraine U21.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
31%
40%
29%
Draw rate projection: 40% Favored: Draw
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
66%
/ Medium Confidence
- Look at the last few games and Ukraine U21 come out ahead of Northern Ireland U21 on wins alone.
- Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 40%.
- European nights carry their own weight — this Euro U21 2025 fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
- 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 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 67.8%
Northern Ireland U21 Clean Sheet 14%
Ukraine U21 Clean Sheet 11%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Northern Ireland U21 | Ukraine U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 30 |
| Wins | 7 | 13 |
| Draws | 6 | 5 |
| Losses | 16 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 1 | 1.38 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.88 | 1.5 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.00 | 1.38 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.88 | 1.50 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 10, 2024 Euro U21
Northern Ireland U21 vs Ukraine U21
1:2
Sep 12, 2023 Euro U21
Ukraine U21 vs Northern Ireland U21
1:0
Nov 17, 2020 Euro U21
Ukraine U21 vs Northern Ireland U21
3:0
Oct 13, 2020 Euro U21
Northern Ireland U21 vs Ukraine U21
1:0
Oct 6, 2016 Euro U21
Ukraine U21 vs Northern Ireland U21
1:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Northern Ireland U21 Compare
Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5
Ukraine U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Voloshyn N.
1 Goals Assists Leader Bragaru M.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.77
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Northern Ireland U21 31 / 100
Ukraine 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
Northern Ireland U21 Ukraine U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Ukraine U21 let in goals in 70% of their last 30 matches.
Historical meetings average 2.00 goals per match.
Difficult form: Ukraine U21 registered 3 defeats in their last 5 games.
Northern Ireland U21's goal record stands at 55% scoring rate across 29 recent games.
Scoring Trends
Northern Ireland U21 VS Ukraine U21
1 Goals Scored 1.38
1.88 Goals Conceded 1.5
88% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 38%
38% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
Northern Ireland U21
(Home) 03 Jun
Portugal U21
4 : 0 Northern Ireland U21
31 Mar
Latvia U21
1 : 3 Northern Ireland U21
27 Mar
Germany U21
3 : 0 Northern Ireland U21
18 Nov
Greece U21
4 : 0 Northern Ireland U21
13 Nov
Northern Ireland U21
1 : 0 Latvia U21
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13 Nov
Northern Ireland U21
1 : 0 Latvia U21
14 Oct
Northern Ireland U21
1 : 2 Germany U21
09 Oct
Northern Ireland U21
2 : 0 Malta U21
25 Mar
Northern Ireland U21
1 : 0 Uzbekistan U21
22 Mar
Northern Ireland U21
0 : 1 Ukraine U20
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Ukraine U21
(Away) 08 Jun
Japan U21
3 : 0 Ukraine U21
05 Jun
USA U21
3 : 1 Ukraine U21
31 Mar
Hungary U21
1 : 2 Ukraine U21
27 Mar
Ukraine U21
1 : 1 Lithuania U21
17 Nov
Albania U21
2 : 0 Ukraine U21
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08 Jun
Japan U21
3 : 0 Ukraine U21
05 Jun
USA U21
3 : 1 Ukraine U21
31 Mar
Hungary U21
1 : 2 Ukraine U21
17 Nov
Albania U21
2 : 0 Ukraine U21
14 Nov
Turkey U21
1 : 0 Ukraine U21
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy U21 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 27:4 | 22 |
| 2 | Norway U21 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 28:11 | 19 |
| 3 | Ireland U21 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 24:12 | 19 |
| 4 | Turkey U21 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 21:15 | 13 |
| 5 | Latvia U21 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10:18 | 11 |
| 6 | San Marino U21 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1:51 | 0 |
Promotion - Euro U21 2025 (Main)
Promotion - Euro U21 2025 (Promotion)
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain U21 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 28:5 | 28 |
| 2 | Belgium U21 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 13:6 | 19 |
| 3 | Scotland U21 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 19:11 | 16 |
| 4 | Hungary U21 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 12:8 | 16 |
| 5 | Kazakhstan U21 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 13:24 | 9 |
| 6 | Malta U21 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4:35 | 0 |
Promotion - Euro U21 2025 (Main)
Promotion - Euro U21 2025 (Promotion)
League Standings (Group 3)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands U21 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 32:3 | 30 |
| 2 | Georgia U21 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 14:10 | 19 |
| 3 | Sweden U21 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 25:10 | 17 |
| 4 | North Macedonia U21 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 8:15 | 12 |
| 5 | Moldova U21 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7:20 | 7 |
| 6 | Gibraltar U21 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3:31 | 3 |
Promotion - Euro U21 2025 (Main)
Promotion - Euro U21 2025 (Promotion)
League Standings (Group 4)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany U21 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 35:10 | 26 |
| 2 | Poland U21 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 24:10 | 22 |
| 3 | Bulgaria U21 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 17:12 | 15 |
| 4 | Kosovo U21 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10:17 | 12 |
| 5 | Estonia U21 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7:31 | 7 |
| 6 | Israel U21 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 5:18 | 3 |
Promotion - Euro U21 2025 (Main)
Promotion - Euro U21 2025 (Promotion)
League Standings (Group 5)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romania U21 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 23:10 | 22 |
| 2 | Finland U21 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 21:8 | 20 |
| 3 | Switzerland U21 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 21:12 | 18 |
| 4 | Albania U21 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 12:17 | 16 |
| 5 | Montenegro U21 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8:19 | 7 |
| 6 | Armenia U21 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2:21 | 2 |
Promotion - Euro U21 2025 (Main)
Promotion - Euro U21 2025 (Promotion)
League Standings (Group 6)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England U21 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 41:6 | 25 |
| 2 | Ukraine U21 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 20:7 | 24 |
| 3 | Serbia U21 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 13:18 | 16 |
| 4 | Northern Ireland U21 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10:10 | 11 |
| 5 | Luxembourg U21 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6:23 | 8 |
| 6 | Azerbaijan U21 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4:30 | 3 |
Promotion - Euro U21 2025 (Main)
Promotion - Euro U21 2025 (Promotion)
League Standings (Group 7)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal U21 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 33:6 | 27 |
| 2 | Croatia U21 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 20:14 | 22 |
| 3 | Greece U21 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16:10 | 17 |
| 4 | Faroe Islands U21 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 11:24 | 10 |
| 5 | Belarus U21 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6:20 | 6 |
| 6 | Andorra U21 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 4:16 | 3 |
Promotion - Euro U21 2025 (Main)
Promotion - Euro U21 2025 (Promotion)
League Standings (Group 8)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slovenia U21 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | 17 |
| 2 | France U21 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 22:6 | 16 |
| 3 | Austria U21 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 12:6 | 15 |
| 4 | Cyprus U21 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7:23 | 5 |
| 5 | Bosnia & Herzegovina U21 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5:17 | 3 |
Promotion - Euro U21 2025 (Main)
Promotion - Euro U21 2025 (Promotion)
League Standings (Group 9)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denmark U21 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 18:8 | 17 |
| 2 | Czech Republic U21 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13:11 | 14 |
| 3 | Wales U21 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13:11 | 14 |
| 4 | Iceland U21 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9:14 | 9 |
| 5 | Lithuania U21 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7:16 | 3 |
Promotion - Euro U21 2025 (Main)
Promotion - Euro U21 2025 (Promotion)