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Preston U21 vs Leicester U21

England England

Premier League Cup 2025/2026
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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

70%
Preston U21
20%
Draws
10%
Leicester U21
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Preston U21

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

70% / High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Leicester U21 come out ahead of Preston U21 on wins alone.
  • Win probability leans Preston U21's way, sitting at 90%.
  • 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 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) 75%
Preston U21 Clean Sheet 11%
Leicester U21 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Preston U21 Leicester U21
Matches Played 17 31
Wins 4 11
Draws 5 4
Losses 8 16
Goals Scored 1.35 1.81
Goals Conceded 2.18 1.87
Expected Goals (xG) 1.60 1.81
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

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 1.23
Avg xA / game 0.8

Leicester U21 Compare

Avg xG / game 1.65
Avg xA / game 1.01

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Preston U21 83 / 100
Leicester 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 Leicester U21

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Preston U21 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

Leicester U21 has conceded goals in 87% of their last 31 outings.

Preston U21 scored in 76% of their last 17 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
1.33 Goals Scored 2.13
1.5 Goals Conceded 1.88
67% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 75%
33% Over 3.5 75%

Recent Form & Match History

Preston U21

(Home)
02 Sept
Preston U21
0 : 1
Wolves U21
18 Aug
Fleetwood Town U21
1 : 2
Preston U21
28 Jul
Blackburn U21
5 : 2
Preston U21
21 Jul
Lancaster
2 : 2
Preston U21
07 Jul
Longridge Town
0 : 2
Preston U21
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Leicester U21

(Away)
18 Sept
Leicester U21
0 : 0
West Ham U21
11 Sept
Brighton U21
3 : 0
Leicester U21
08 Sept
Truro
4 : 1
Leicester U21
04 Sept
Leicester U21
0 : 1
Bournemouth U21
31 Aug
Manchester United U21
4 : 1
Leicester 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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