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Scunthorpe vs Nottingham U21 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
England
National League Cup Attis Arena, Scunthorpe 
Match Events
20'
20'
Gale J.
35'
35'
Howe D.
Assist: Brennan L.
46'
46'
Sub
Broomes E. In: Sutton S.
Out: Broomes E.
AI Match Summary
First leg ended 2-1. The second leg ended 2-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
34%
15%
51%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Nottingham U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
15%
/ Low Confidence
- Nottingham U21 carry the better recent record into this one.
- Scunthorpe are the model's pick here, at 42%.
- Nottingham U21 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
- Historical meetings favor Scunthorpe, 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 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71.8%
Scunthorpe Clean Sheet 11%
Nottingham U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Scunthorpe | Nottingham U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 29 |
| Wins | 11 | 15 |
| Draws | 5 | 2 |
| Losses | 12 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 1.61 | 1.41 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.39 | 1.52 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.56 | 1.81 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 8, 2026 National League Cup
Scunthorpe vs Nottingham U21
2:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Scunthorpe Compare
Top Goalscorer Howe D.
1 Goals Assists Leader Brennan L.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.2
Avg xA / game 0.78
Nottingham U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Bradshaw A.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.65
Avg xA / game 1.01
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Scunthorpe 40 / 100
Nottingham 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
Scunthorpe Nottingham 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
Scunthorpe's goal record stands at 68% scoring rate across 28 recent games.
Defensive concern: Nottingham U21 conceded in 69% of 29 recent games.
Historical meetings average 3.00 goals per match.
Recent resilience: Scunthorpe stayed unbeaten in 2 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Scunthorpe VS Nottingham U21
1.38 Goals Scored 1.88
1.75 Goals Conceded 1.75
88% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 75%
25% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
Scunthorpe
(Home) 13 Oct
Scunthorpe
3 : 2 Derby U21
10 Oct
AFC Fylde
2 : 0 Scunthorpe
29 Sept
Barrow
3 : 0 Scunthorpe
26 Sept
Scunthorpe
4 : 1 Hartlepool
19 Sept
Hornchurch
1 : 0 Scunthorpe
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13 Oct
Scunthorpe
3 : 2 Derby U21
26 Sept
Scunthorpe
4 : 1 Hartlepool
16 Sept
Scunthorpe
1 : 2 Boreham Wood
08 Sept
Scunthorpe
2 : 1 Nottingham U21
05 Sept
Scunthorpe
0 : 2 Harrogate
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Nottingham U21
(Away) 13 Oct
Notts County
5 : 1 Nottingham U21
09 Oct
Peterborough U21
1 : 5 Nottingham U21
30 Sept
Nottingham U21
2 : 4 Sporting CP B
22 Sept
Burton
1 : 2 Nottingham U21
18 Sept
West Brom U21
1 : 3 Nottingham U21
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13 Oct
Notts County
5 : 1 Nottingham U21
09 Oct
Peterborough U21
1 : 5 Nottingham U21
22 Sept
Burton
1 : 2 Nottingham U21
18 Sept
West Brom U21
1 : 3 Nottingham U21
08 Sept
Scunthorpe
2 : 1 Nottingham U21
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halifax | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13:4 | 9 |
| 2 | Scunthorpe | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:3 | 8 |
| 3 | Wolves U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 5 |
| 4 | Derby U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:9 | 4 |
| 5 | Wealdstone | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 3 |
| 6 | Nottingham U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 2 |
| 7 | Gateshead | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:4 | 2 |
| 8 | Stoke City U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:14 | 0 |
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham U21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 9 |
| 2 | Norwich U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:6 | 5 |
| 3 | Ipswich U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:5 | 5 |
| 4 | Hornchurch | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:3 | 4 |
| 5 | Aldershot | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:8 | 4 |
| 6 | Braintree | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | 4 |
| 7 | Fulham U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 8 | Worthing FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:4 | 1 |
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 3)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough U21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Boreham Wood | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:4 | 7 |
| 3 | Tamworth | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 4 | Solihull Moors | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:7 | 6 |
| 5 | Everton U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 5 |
| 6 | Newcastle Utd U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7:10 | 3 |
| 7 | Leeds U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 8 | Hartlepool | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:13 | 0 |
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 4)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Truro | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Woking | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 3 | Sutton | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 6 |
| 4 | West Brom U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 5 |
| 5 | Birmingham U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:6 | 5 |
| 6 | Southampton U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8:11 | 3 |
| 7 | Leicester U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:6 | 2 |
| 8 | Boston United | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:10 | 0 |
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
