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Reading U21 vs Dinamo Zagreb 2

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Premier League International Cup 2024/2025
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Match Events

8' Event
Majic T.
Assist: Menalo L.
33' Event
Sackey T.
Assist: Osho E.
40' Event
Stickland M.
Assist: Barough J.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 2-3, with Dinamo Zagreb 2 advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

46%
Reading U21
15%
Draws
39%
Dinamo Zagreb 2
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Reading U21

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

39% / Low Confidence
  • Dinamo Zagreb 2 haven't matched Reading U21's recent run of results.
  • Dinamo Zagreb 2 are the model's pick here, at 50%.
  • Reading U21 have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Dinamo Zagreb 2, 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 56.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 25%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.4%
Reading U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Dinamo Zagreb 2 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Reading U21 Dinamo Zagreb 2
Matches Played 31 30
Wins 14 11
Draws 2 2
Losses 15 17
Goals Scored 1.58 1.53
Goals Conceded 1.61 2
Expected Goals (xG) 1.75 1.94
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Dec 4, 2024 Premier League International Cup
Reading U21 vs Dinamo Zagreb 2
2:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Reading U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Sackey T.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Stickland M.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.35
Avg xA / game 0.88

Dinamo Zagreb 2 Compare

Top Goalscorer Majic T.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Menalo L.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.76
Avg xA / game 1.08

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Reading U21 22 / 100
Dinamo Zagreb 2 47 / 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
Reading U21 Dinamo Zagreb 2

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Dinamo Zagreb 2 Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or 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

Defensive concern: Dinamo Zagreb 2 conceded in 87% of 30 recent games.

Historical meetings average 5.00 goals per match.

Reading U21's goal record stands at 77% scoring rate across 31 recent games.

Reading U21 has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Reading U21 VS Dinamo Zagreb 2
1.5 Goals Scored 1.75
2.13 Goals Conceded 2
88% Over 1.5 75%
88% Over 2.5 75%
75% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Reading U21

(Home)
19 Sept
Reading U21
0 : 0
Everton U21
14 Sept
Blackburn U21
2 : 3
Reading U21
07 Sept
Reading U21
1 : 2
Bristol City U21
28 Aug
Burnley U21
1 : 3
Reading U21
24 Aug
Reading U21
1 : 3
Derby U21
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Dinamo Zagreb 2

(Away)
25 Sept
Dinamo Zagreb 2
1 : 0
Mladost Zdralovi
19 Sept
Dugopolje
3 : 2
Dinamo Zagreb 2
15 Sept
Tottenham U21
3 : 1
Dinamo Zagreb 2
11 Sept
Dinamo Zagreb 2
1 : 2
Sesvete
06 Sept
Kustosija
0 : 1
Dinamo Zagreb 2
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Valencia B 4 3 1 0 6:2 10
2 Nottingham U21 4 3 0 1 7:2 9
3 Monaco II 4 2 1 1 10:5 7
4 Jong Ajax 4 2 0 2 9:4 6
5 Dinamo Zagreb 2 4 1 1 2 7:10 4
6 Reading U21 4 1 1 2 6:9 4
7 Tottenham U21 4 1 0 3 4:13 3
8 Wolves U21 4 0 2 2 4:8 2
Promotion - Premier League International Cup 2024/2025 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Lyon II 4 3 0 1 5:2 9
2 Ath Bilbao B 4 2 2 0 10:5 8
3 Sunderland U21 4 2 1 1 6:6 7
4 West Ham U21 4 1 2 1 7:7 5
5 Benfica B 4 1 2 1 5:5 5
6 Blackburn U21 4 1 1 2 5:6 4
7 B. Monchengladbach II 4 1 0 3 7:9 3
8 Middlesbrough U21 4 1 0 3 3:8 3
Promotion - Premier League International Cup 2024/2025 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Nordsjaelland U21 4 3 1 0 10:5 10
2 Fulham U21 4 2 2 0 13:9 8
3 Hertha Berlin II 4 2 1 1 12:11 7
4 Sparta Prague U21 4 2 0 2 8:7 6
5 Norwich U21 4 2 0 2 6:7 6
6 Jong PSV 4 1 2 1 9:7 5
7 Manchester United U21 4 0 2 2 4:8 2
8 Liverpool U21 4 0 0 4 7:15 0
Promotion - Premier League International Cup 2024/2025 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Brighton U21 4 4 0 0 8:0 12
2 Sporting CP B 4 3 0 1 9:4 9
3 Chelsea U21 4 2 0 2 9:7 6
4 Southampton U21 4 2 0 2 10:11 6
5 RB Leipzig II 4 2 0 2 7:10 6
6 Crystal Palace U21 4 1 1 2 7:7 4
7 Real Sociedad B 4 1 1 2 7:8 4
8 Anderlecht 2 4 0 0 4 2:12 0
Promotion - Premier League International Cup 2024/2025 (Play Offs)