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Preston U21 vs Leicester U21

England England

Premier League Cup
Our Tip

Match Events

16' Event
Frokjaer-Jensen M.
37' Event
Adedeji M.
Own Goal

AI Match Summary

This match ends 2-0, with Preston U21 advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

31%
Preston U21
39%
Draws
30%
Leicester U21
Draw rate projection: 39% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

65% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Leicester U21 come out ahead of Preston U21 on wins alone.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 39%.
  • Leicester 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 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 91.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 33.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 15%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 78.2%
Preston U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Leicester U21 Clean Sheet 15%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Preston U21 Leicester U21
Matches Played 14 31
Wins 3 10
Draws 5 4
Losses 6 17
Goals Scored 0.83 2.5
Goals Conceded 1.5 1.13
Expected Goals (xG) 0.83 2.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.50 1.13

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Dec 19, 2025 Premier League Cup
Leicester U21 vs Preston U21
3:0
Oct 7, 2025 Premier League Cup
Preston U21 vs Leicester U21
2:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Preston U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Frokjaer-Jensen M.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.64
Avg xA / game 0.41

Leicester U21 Compare

Avg xG / game 2.27
Avg xA / game 1.39

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Preston U21 30 / 100
Leicester U21 30 / 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 Leicester U21

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick LEI Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & 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

Leicester U21 has conceded goals in 90% of their last 31 outings.

Preston U21 scored in 79% of their last 14 games.

H2H data points to 2.50 goals as a typical output.

Solid form: Preston U21 remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Preston U21 VS Leicester U21
0.83 Goals Scored 2.5
1.5 Goals Conceded 1.13
83% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 88%
17% Over 3.5 50%

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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Leicester U21

(Away)
24 Apr
Tottenham U21
1 : 0
Leicester U21
13 Apr
Leeds U21
2 : 3
Leicester U21
20 Mar
Leicester U21
2 : 3
Aston Villa U21
13 Mar
Arsenal U21
1 : 5
Leicester U21
09 Mar
Leicester U21
2 : 2
Newcastle Utd U21
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Reading U21650110:315
2Bournemouth U21632115:1011
3Hull City U21620412:126
4Birmingham U2160245:172
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League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Sheffield Utd U21660014:718
2Stoke City U21613210:126
3Derby U21612315:125
4Bristol City U21611410:184
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League Standings (Group 3)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Ipswich U21641112:413
2Charlton U2163129:1410
3Leicester U21620411:96
4Preston U2161236:115
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League Standings (Group 4)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Watford U21631212:1010
2Blackburn U21622210:88
3Leyton Orient U21622211:128
4Coventry U2161327:106
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League Standings (Group 5)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1West Brom U21641113:1013
2Brentford U21640216:512
3Exeter U2162134:77
4Luton U2161058:193
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League Standings (Group 6)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Burnley U21640211:1012
2QPR U21631211:910
3Cardiff U21621315:127
4Stockport U21620411:176
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League Standings (Group 7)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Nottingham U21651010:316
2Swansea U21631214:910
3Wolves U2162139:117
4Millwall U2160157:171
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League Standings (Group 8)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Colchester U21631215:1210
2Sunderland U21631213:1010
3Bromley U2163037:119
4Norwich U21612310:125
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