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Scunthorpe vs Sunderland U21
England
National League Cup Attis Arena, Scunthorpe 
Match Events
6'
6'
Ubaezuonu C.
19'
19'
Sub
Roberts C. In: Chadwick B.
Out: Roberts C.
19'
19'
Sub
Horton B. In: Brogan M.
Out: Horton B.
AI Match Summary
This match ends 2-3, with Sunderland U21 advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
90%
6%
4%
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: Scunthorpe
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
95%
/ Very High Confidence
- Scunthorpe haven't matched Sunderland U21's recent run of results.
- Win probability leans Scunthorpe's way, sitting at 90%.
- Sunderland U21 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
- Historical meetings favor Sunderland 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 25%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 80.6%
Scunthorpe Clean Sheet 18%
Sunderland U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Scunthorpe | Sunderland U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 30 |
| Wins | 13 | 14 |
| Draws | 6 | 6 |
| Losses | 10 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 0.75 | 1.83 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.88 | 2 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.75 | 1.83 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 0.88 | 2.00 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 12, 2025 National League Cup
Scunthorpe vs Sunderland U21
2:3
Aug 29, 2017 EFL Trophy
Scunthorpe vs Sunderland U21
3:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Scunthorpe Compare
Top Goalscorer Ubaezuonu C.
1 Goals Assists Leader Dawson J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.58
Avg xA / game 0.38
Sunderland U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Poveda I.
1 Goals Assists Leader Samuel-Ogunsuyi T.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.66
Avg xA / game 1.02
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Scunthorpe 85 / 100
Sunderland 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
Scunthorpe Sunderland U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick SCU Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & 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
Scunthorpe's goal record stands at 83% scoring rate across 29 recent games.
Defensive concern: Sunderland U21 conceded in 87% of 30 recent games.
Historical meetings average 4.50 goals per match.
Scunthorpe has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Scunthorpe VS Sunderland U21
0.75 Goals Scored 1.83
0.88 Goals Conceded 2
50% Over 1.5 100%
25% Over 2.5 83%
0% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
Scunthorpe
(Home) 28 Jul
North Ferriby FC
3 : 6 Scunthorpe
21 Jul
Buxton
2 : 0 Scunthorpe
18 Jul
Spalding United
2 : 2 Scunthorpe
15 Jul
Skegness Town
0 : 1 Scunthorpe
07 Jul
Brigg Town
1 : 7 Scunthorpe
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28 Apr
Scunthorpe
1 : 0 Southend
25 Apr
Scunthorpe
0 : 1 Eastleigh
11 Apr
Scunthorpe
1 : 0 Brackley
03 Apr
Scunthorpe
0 : 0 Hartlepool
25 Mar
Scunthorpe
2 : 2 Rochdale
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Sunderland U21
(Away) 18 Jul
South Shields
1 : 1 Sunderland U21
14 May
Sunderland U21
1 : 2 Burnley U21
26 Apr
Manchester United U21
3 : 2 Sunderland U21
15 Apr
Sunderland U21
4 : 2 Blackburn U21
06 Apr
Derby U21
2 : 1 Sunderland U21
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18 Jul
South Shields
1 : 1 Sunderland U21
26 Apr
Manchester United U21
3 : 2 Sunderland U21
06 Apr
Derby U21
2 : 1 Sunderland U21
14 Mar
Chelsea U21
4 : 0 Sunderland U21
02 Mar
Crystal Palace U21
0 : 1 Sunderland U21
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamworth | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12:1 | 12 |
| 2 | Brackley | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 10 |
| 3 | Rochdale | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 4 | Solihull Moors | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 5 | Everton U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 5 |
| 6 | Manchester United U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:9 | 3 |
| 7 | Burnley U21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:8 | 1 |
| 8 | Blackburn U21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:9 | 0 |
Promotion - National League Cup (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boreham Wood | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13:4 | 12 |
| 2 | Braintree | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:5 | 9 |
| 3 | Wealdstone | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 9 |
| 4 | Forest Green | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 7 |
| 5 | Nottingham U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:3 | 6 |
| 6 | West Brom U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:10 | 3 |
| 7 | Leicester U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:10 | 2 |
| 8 | Wolves U21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5:12 | 0 |
Promotion - National League Cup (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 3)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham U21 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13:4 | 11 |
| 2 | Truro | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 9 |
| 3 | Woking | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 8 |
| 4 | Brighton U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | 7 |
| 5 | Aldershot | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7:11 | 4 |
| 6 | Sutton | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8:13 | 4 |
| 7 | Fulham U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8:5 | 3 |
| 8 | Southampton U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7:12 | 2 |
Promotion - National League Cup (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 4)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston United | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11:4 | 9 |
| 2 | Halifax | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 3 | Newcastle Utd U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 4 | Scunthorpe | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8:8 | 6 |
| 5 | Leeds U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | 6 |
| 6 | Sunderland U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:8 | 6 |
| 7 | Middlesbrough U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:7 | 3 |
| 8 | Gateshead | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:10 | 2 |
Promotion - National League Cup (Play Offs)
