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Preston U18 vs Norwich U18 Prediction & H2H Stats

England England

FA Youth Cup 2018/2019
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AI Match Summary

This match ends 3-0, with Preston U18 advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

57%
Preston U18
15%
Draws
28%
Norwich U18
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Preston U18

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

57% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Norwich U18 come out ahead of Preston U18 on wins alone.
  • Preston U18 are the model's pick here, at 70%.
  • Norwich U18 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Preston U18, who have won 1 of the last 1 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 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77.8%
Preston U18 Clean Sheet 11%
Norwich U18 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Preston U18 Norwich U18
Matches Played 15 33
Wins 7 9
Draws 0 7
Losses 8 17
Goals Scored 1.53 1.79
Goals Conceded 2.2 2.64
Expected Goals (xG) 1.54 1.80
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jan 22, 2019 FA Youth Cup
Preston U18 vs Norwich U18
3:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Preston U18 65 / 100
Norwich U18 14 / 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
Preston U18 Norwich U18

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Preston U18 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

Attacking prowess: Preston U18 scored in 80% of their last 15 outings.

Norwich U18 has conceded goals in 91% of their last 33 outings.

H2H data points to 3.00 goals as a typical output.

Norwich U18 lost 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Preston U18 VS Norwich U18
0 Goals Scored 2.5
0 Goals Conceded 1.88
0% Over 1.5 100%
0% Over 2.5 100%
0% Over 3.5 88%

Recent Form & Match History

Preston U18

(Home)
17 Jan
Manchester United U18
5 : 2
Preston U18
02 Mar
Preston U18
1 : 3
Southampton U18
06 Feb
Luton U18
2 : 3
Preston U18
18 Jan
Gillingham U18
1 : 2
Preston U18
18 Jan
Sheffield Wed U18
1 : 0
Preston U18
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Norwich U18

(Away)
19 Sept
Norwich U18
1 : 5
Arsenal U18
12 Sept
West Ham U18
0 : 4
Norwich U18
05 Sept
Norwich U18
0 : 2
West Brom U18
29 Aug
Southampton U18
7 : 4
Norwich U18
22 Aug
Norwich U18
1 : 6
Tottenham U18
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
Oxford Utd U18 0
Bournemouth U18 3
Aston Villa U18 4
Reading U18 1
Derby U18 3
Sheffield Utd U18 0
Manchester City U18 4
Nottingham U18 1
Arsenal U18 5
Tottenham U18 2
West Brom U18 5
QPR U18 1
Stoke City U18 2
Everton U18 3
Manchester United U18 1
Brighton U18 3
Preston U18 3
Norwich U18 0
Peterborough U18 0
Bury U18 1
Liverpool U18 4
Accrington U18 0
Hull U18 2
Wigan U18 6
Crystal Palace U18 2
Bolton U18 4
Leicester U18 4
Crewe U18 0
Watford U18 2
Southampton U18 1
Gillingham U18 1
Ipswich U18 2
1/8-finals
Bournemouth U18 2
Aston Villa U18 0
Derby U18 1
Manchester City U18 2
Arsenal U18 1
West Brom U18 2
Everton U18 2
Brighton U18 0
Preston U18 0
Bury U18 2
Liverpool U18 2
Wigan U18 0
Bolton U18 0
Leicester U18 3
Watford U18 4
Ipswich U18 1
Quarter-finals
Bournemouth U18 1
Manchester City U18 4
West Brom U18 4
Everton U18 3
Bury U18 1
Liverpool U18 5
Leicester U18 1
Watford U18 2
Semi-finals
Manchester City U18 4
West Brom U18 2
Liverpool U18 2
Watford U18 1
Final
Manchester City U18 1
Liverpool U18 2