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Preston U21 vs Ipswich U21

England England

Premier League Cup 2025/2026
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Match Events

20' Event
Mauge J.
Assist: Boniface S.
34' Event
Ayinde L.
Assist: Lewis J.
82' Event
Mauge J.
Assist: Boniface S.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 0-3, with Ipswich U21 advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

40%
Preston U21
20%
Draws
40%
Ipswich U21
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

20% / Low Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Ipswich U21 come out ahead of Preston U21 on wins alone.
  • Win probability leans Preston U21's way, sitting at 42%.
  • Ipswich U21 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Ipswich 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 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77%
Preston U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Ipswich U21 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Preston U21 Ipswich U21
Matches Played 15 29
Wins 3 16
Draws 5 3
Losses 7 10
Goals Scored 1.4 2.14
Goals Conceded 2.33 2
Expected Goals (xG) 1.69 2.02
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jan 12, 2026 Premier League Cup
Preston U21 vs Ipswich U21
0:3
Oct 28, 2025 Premier League Cup
Ipswich U21 vs Preston U21
2:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Preston U21 Compare

Avg xG / game 1.3
Avg xA / game 0.84

Ipswich U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Mauge J.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Ayinde L.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.84
Avg xA / game 1.12

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Preston U21 40 / 100
Ipswich U21 36 / 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 Ipswich U21

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or 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

Preston U21 found the back of the net in 80% of recent matches (15 games).

H2H data points to 3.50 goals as a typical output.

Defensive concern: Ipswich U21 conceded in 69% of 29 recent games.

Ipswich U21's recent record shows 3 losses from the last 5 matches.

Scoring Trends

Preston U21 VS Ipswich U21
1 Goals Scored 2.38
1.67 Goals Conceded 2.38
67% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 88%
33% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Preston U21

(Home)
28 Jul
Blackburn U21
5 : 2
Preston U21
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
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Ipswich U21

(Away)
14 Aug
Ipswich U21
2 : 4
Coventry U21
24 Apr
Ipswich U21
1 : 2
Brighton U21
17 Apr
Everton U21
8 : 4
Ipswich U21
10 Apr
Birmingham U21
0 : 3
Ipswich U21
23 Mar
Ipswich U21
0 : 0
Burnley U21
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Reading U21 6 5 0 1 10:3 15
2 Bournemouth U21 6 3 2 1 15:10 11
3 Hull City U21 6 2 0 4 12:12 6
4 Birmingham U21 6 0 2 4 5:17 2
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League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Sheffield Utd U21 6 6 0 0 14:7 18
2 Stoke City U21 6 1 3 2 10:12 6
3 Derby U21 6 1 2 3 15:12 5
4 Bristol City U21 6 1 1 4 10:18 4
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League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Ipswich U21 6 4 1 1 12:4 13
2 Charlton U21 6 3 1 2 9:14 10
3 Leicester U21 6 2 0 4 11:9 6
4 Preston U21 6 1 2 3 6:11 5
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League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Watford U21 6 3 1 2 12:10 10
2 Blackburn U21 6 2 2 2 10:8 8
3 Leyton Orient U21 6 2 2 2 11:12 8
4 Coventry U21 6 1 3 2 7:10 6
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League Standings (Group 5)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 West Brom U21 6 4 1 1 13:10 13
2 Brentford U21 6 4 0 2 16:5 12
3 Exeter U21 6 2 1 3 4:7 7
4 Luton U21 6 1 0 5 8:19 3
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League Standings (Group 6)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Burnley U21 6 4 0 2 11:10 12
2 QPR U21 6 3 1 2 11:9 10
3 Cardiff U21 6 2 1 3 15:12 7
4 Stockport U21 6 2 0 4 11:17 6
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League Standings (Group 7)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Nottingham U21 6 5 1 0 10:3 16
2 Swansea U21 6 3 1 2 14:9 10
3 Wolves U21 6 2 1 3 9:11 7
4 Millwall U21 6 0 1 5 7:17 1
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League Standings (Group 8)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Colchester U21 6 3 1 2 15:12 10
2 Sunderland U21 6 3 1 2 13:10 10
3 Bromley U21 6 3 0 3 7:11 9
4 Norwich U21 6 1 2 3 10:12 5
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