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Preston U21 vs Colchester U21

England England

Premier League Cup 2024/2025
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Match Events

39' Event
Felipe
45' Event
Green K.
Assist: Sassi A.
87' Event
Wilson M.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 2-1, with Preston U21 advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

90%
Preston U21
6%
Draws
4%
Colchester U21
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: Preston U21

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

95% / Very High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Colchester U21 come out ahead of Preston U21 on wins alone.
  • Win probability leans Preston U21's way, sitting at 90%.
  • Colchester U21 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Preston U21, who have won 1 of the last 2 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 54%
Over 4.5 Goals 24%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 79%
Preston U21 Clean Sheet 18%
Colchester U21 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Preston U21 Colchester U21
Matches Played 14 31
Wins 3 8
Draws 5 5
Losses 6 18
Goals Scored 1.33 2
Goals Conceded 0.67 2.38
Expected Goals (xG) 1.33 2.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.67 2.38

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jan 31, 2025 Premier League Cup
Colchester U21 vs Preston U21
2:1
Nov 5, 2024 Premier League Cup
Preston U21 vs Colchester U21
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Preston U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Felipe
1 Goals
Assists Leader Wilson M.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.02
Avg xA / game 0.67

Colchester U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Green K.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.82
Avg xA / game 1.11

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Preston U21 85 / 100
Colchester U21 10 / 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 U21 Colchester U21

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick PRE Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & 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

Colchester U21 let in goals in 94% of their last 31 matches.

Preston U21 found the back of the net in 79% of recent matches (14 games).

Games between these two average 3.00 goals.

Preston U21 went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Preston U21 VS Colchester U21
1.33 Goals Scored 2
0.67 Goals Conceded 2.38
67% Over 1.5 88%
33% Over 2.5 75%
33% Over 3.5 75%

Recent Form & Match History

Preston U21

(Home)
21 Jul
Lancaster
2 : 2
Preston U21
07 Jul
Longridge Town
0 : 2
Preston U21
12 Jan
Preston U21
0 : 3
Ipswich U21
19 Dec
Leicester U21
3 : 0
Preston U21
02 Dec
Charlton U21
1 : 1
Preston U21
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Colchester U21

(Away)
20 Apr
Bristol City U21
3 : 1
Colchester U21
17 Apr
Charlton U21
2 : 2
Colchester U21
14 Apr
Colchester U21
1 : 1
Cardiff U21
10 Apr
Barnsley U21
4 : 0
Colchester U21
03 Apr
Swansea U21
5 : 0
Colchester U21
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Exeter U21651014:516
2Bromley U21630310:119
3Bristol City U2161327:96
4Norwich U2160246:122
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League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Nottingham U21641111:413
2Leicester U2163129:710
3Hull City U2162047:96
4Coventry U2161234:115
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League Standings (Group 3)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1West Brom U21623112:99
2Southampton U21623112:109
3Swansea U21622214:98
4Fleetwood Town U2162048:186
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League Standings (Group 4)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Sheffield Utd U21650117:715
2Sunderland U21631215:710
3Wolves U2162138:97
4Huddersfield U2161057:243
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League Standings (Group 5)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1QPR U21631212:510
2Blackburn U21623110:99
3Colchester U2162227:78
4Preston U2161239:175
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League Standings (Group 6)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Cardiff U21632112:911
2Ipswich U21623111:99
3Everton U2161329:106
4Watford U2162047:116
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League Standings (Group 7)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Burnley U21651018:316
2Luton U21631210:1310
3Brighton U2162138:97
4Reading U2160157:181
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League Standings (Group 8)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Charlton U21642017:614
2Stockport U21630315:159
3Leeds U21621311:127
4Birmingham U2161148:184
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League Standings (Group 9)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Chelsea U21641119:1213
2Brentford U21631214:1210
3Derby U21630312:129
4Bournemouth U2161057:163
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