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Nottingham U21 vs Manchester City U21
England
Premier League 2 Loughborough University Stadium, Leicestershire 
Match Events
22'
22'
McClure B.
29'
29'
Clarke K.
46'
46'
Samba F.
Assist: Dunbar-McDonald C.
AI Match Summary
Nottingham U21 in this Premier League 2 matchup, with the score ending 2-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Nottingham U21.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
51%
15%
34%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Nottingham U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
34%
/ Low Confidence
- Attack-wise there's a gap: Manchester City U21 at 2.86 per game, Nottingham U21 at 1.48.
- 34% — that's where the model lands on Manchester City 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%).
- Manchester City U21 have won 3 of the last 4 meetings between these two.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 88%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
Nottingham U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Manchester City U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Nottingham U21 | Manchester City U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 | 29 |
| Wins | 17 | 17 |
| Draws | 3 | 2 |
| Losses | 11 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 1.48 | 2.86 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.29 | 1.45 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.44 | 2.13 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 28, 2026 Premier League 2
Nottingham U21 vs Manchester City U21
2:1
Feb 27, 2026 Premier League 2
Manchester City U21 vs Nottingham U21
3:0
Dec 16, 2024 Premier League 2
Nottingham U21 vs Manchester City U21
2:3
Mar 4, 2024 Premier League 2
Manchester City U21 vs Nottingham U21
2:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Nottingham U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Clarke K.
1 Goals Assists Leader Sinclair J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.11
Avg xA / game 0.72
Manchester City U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Samba F.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.94
Avg xA / game 1.18
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Nottingham U21 18 / 100
Manchester City U21 56 / 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
Nottingham U21 Manchester City U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Manchester City U21 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
Nottingham U21's goal record stands at 81% scoring rate across 31 recent games.
These sides typically produce 3.25 goals when they meet.
Defensive concern: Manchester City U21 conceded in 69% of 29 recent games.
Recent resilience: Nottingham U21 stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Nottingham U21 VS Manchester City U21
1.63 Goals Scored 2.63
1.63 Goals Conceded 1.25
88% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 88%
25% Over 3.5 63%
Recent Form & Match History
Nottingham U21
(Home) 18 Sept
West Brom U21
1 : 3 Nottingham U21
14 Sept
Nottingham U21
1 : 0 Burnley U21
08 Sept
Scunthorpe
2 : 1 Nottingham U21
28 Aug
Nottingham U21
2 : 1 Manchester City U21
24 Aug
Sunderland U21
5 : 1 Nottingham U21
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14 Sept
Nottingham U21
1 : 0 Burnley U21
28 Aug
Nottingham U21
2 : 1 Manchester City U21
14 Aug
Nottingham U21
2 : 0 Luton U21
11 May
Nottingham U21
1 : 2 Norwich U21
27 Apr
Nottingham U21
3 : 2 Charlton U21
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Manchester City U21
(Away) 19 Sept
Tottenham U21
4 : 2 Manchester City U21
15 Sept
Chesterfield
5 : 3 Manchester City U21
28 Aug
Nottingham U21
2 : 1 Manchester City U21
24 Aug
Manchester City U21
4 : 0 Wolves U21
19 Aug
Mansfield
1 : 4 Manchester City U21
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19 Sept
Tottenham U21
4 : 2 Manchester City U21
15 Sept
Chesterfield
5 : 3 Manchester City U21
28 Aug
Nottingham U21
2 : 1 Manchester City U21
19 Aug
Mansfield
1 : 4 Manchester City U21
01 May
Aston Villa U21
2 : 3 Manchester City U21
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tottenham U21 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13:7 | 10 |
| 2 | Southampton U21 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 10 |
| 3 | Manchester United U21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:3 | 9 |
| 4 | Chelsea U21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13:8 | 9 |
| 5 | Sunderland U21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13:9 | 9 |
| 6 | Nottingham U21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:7 | 9 |
| 7 | Liverpool U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8:4 | 7 |
| 8 | Fulham U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12:9 | 7 |
| 9 | Leeds U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11:9 | 7 |
| 10 | Reading U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 11 | Norwich U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 12 | Brentford U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10:8 | 6 |
| 13 | Bournemouth U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 14 | Everton U21 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:3 | 5 |
| 15 | West Ham U21 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 5 |
| 16 | Aston Villa U21 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7:8 | 5 |
| 17 | Stoke City U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:3 | 4 |
| 18 | Crystal Palace U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 19 | Brighton U21 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:9 | 4 |
| 20 | Derby U21 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9:12 | 4 |
| 21 | Manchester City U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Burnley U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8:9 | 3 |
| 23 | Arsenal U21 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 24 | Blackburn U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 25 | Ipswich U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:10 | 3 |
| 26 | Birmingham U21 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5:7 | 2 |
| 27 | Middlesbrough U21 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7:10 | 2 |
| 28 | West Brom U21 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:11 | 1 |
| 29 | Leicester U21 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:7 | 1 |
| 30 | Newcastle Utd U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:9 | 0 |
| 31 | Wolves U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:10 | 0 |
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