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Preston U18 vs Stoke City U18 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

England England

FA Youth Cup 2016/2017
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AI Match Summary

This match ends 1-3, with Stoke City U18 advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

73%
Preston U18
15%
Draws
12%
Stoke City U18
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Preston U18

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

73% / High Confidence
  • Preston U18 haven't matched Stoke City U18's recent run of results.
  • Preston U18 are the model's pick here, at 50%.
  • Stoke City U18 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Stoke City 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 6.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 3%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77.8%
Preston U18 Clean Sheet 19%
Stoke City U18 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Preston U18 Stoke City U18
Matches Played 15 32
Wins 7 8
Draws 0 3
Losses 8 21
Goals Scored 1.53 1.75
Goals Conceded 2.2 2.53
Expected Goals (xG) 1.42 1.24
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Feb 27, 2017 FA Youth Cup
Preston U18 vs Stoke City U18
1:3

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Preston U18 49 / 100
Stoke City U18 22 / 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 Stoke City 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

Preston U18 found the back of the net in 80% of recent matches (15 games).

Stoke City U18 has conceded goals in 88% of their last 32 outings.

Games between these two average 4.00 goals.

Away concern: Stoke City U18 has suffered 4 losses in 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Preston U18 VS Stoke City U18
0 Goals Scored 1.38
0 Goals Conceded 1.63
0% Over 1.5 88%
0% Over 2.5 50%
0% Over 3.5 13%

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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Stoke City U18

(Away)
19 Sept
Leicester U18
2 : 2
Stoke City U18
12 Sept
Stoke City U18
0 : 2
Derby U18
05 Sept
Stoke City U18
5 : 8
Manchester City U18
29 Aug
Nottingham U18
3 : 1
Stoke City U18
22 Aug
Newcastle Utd U18
3 : 2
Stoke City U18
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
Blackburn U18 0
Aston Villa U18 1
FC Broxbourne Borough U18 1
Yeovil U18 0
Manchester City U18 3
Liverpool U18 1
Wigan U18 1
Southampton U18 2
Preston U18 1
Everton U18 0
AFC Wimbledon U18 3
Hull U18 0
Stoke City U18 4
Nottingham U18 1
Brighton U18 2
Cambridge Utd U18 0
Sunderland U18 3
Shrewsbury U18 1
Newcastle Utd U18 3
Swansea U18 1
QPR U18 1
Tottenham U18 4
Burnley U18 0
Norwich U18 4
Middlesbrough U18 2
Fulham U18 1
Leicester U18 2
Carlisle U18 1
Birmingham U18 0
Chelsea U18 5
Sheffield Wed U18 3
Gillingham U18 0
1/8-finals
Aston Villa U18 7
FC Broxbourne Borough U18 0
Manchester City U18 4
Southampton U18 0
Preston U18 3
AFC Wimbledon U18 2
Stoke City U18 3
Brighton U18 2
Sunderland U18 3
Newcastle Utd U18 4
Tottenham U18 2
Norwich U18 0
Middlesbrough U18 0
Leicester U18 1
Chelsea U18 4
Sheffield Wed U18 0
Quarter-finals
Aston Villa U18 1
Manchester City U18 2
Preston U18 1
Stoke City U18 3
Newcastle Utd U18 3
Tottenham U18 5
Leicester U18 0
Chelsea U18 1
Semi-finals
Manchester City U18 9
Stoke City U18 2
Tottenham U18 2
Chelsea U18 9
Final
Manchester City U18 2
Chelsea U18 6