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Sheffield Utd U18 vs Derby U18

England England

FA Youth Cup 2024/2025
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Match Events

29' Event
Okyere S.
39' Event
Allen C.
(Penalty)
54' Event
McAndrew N.

AI Match Summary

Derby U18 in this FA Youth Cup 2024/2025 tie, finishing 1-3. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

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

26%
Sheffield Utd U18
15%
Draws
59%
Derby U18
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Derby U18

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

26% / Low Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Derby U18 lately — more wins on the board than Sheffield Utd U18.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 39% draw probability.
  • Derby U18 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Derby U18, who have won 1 of the last 4 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 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77.8%
Sheffield Utd U18 Clean Sheet 15%
Derby U18 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Sheffield Utd U18 Derby U18
Matches Played 30 33
Wins 12 14
Draws 4 3
Losses 14 16
Goals Scored 1.43 1.88
Goals Conceded 1.37 2.3
Expected Goals (xG) 2.04 1.55
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jan 22, 2025 FA Youth Cup
Sheffield Utd U18 vs Derby U18
1:3
Jan 15, 2019 FA Youth Cup
Derby U18 vs Sheffield Utd U18
3:0
Feb 18, 2012 Premier League U18
Sheffield Utd U18 vs Derby U18
3:1
Oct 1, 2011 Premier League U18
Derby U18 vs Sheffield Utd U18
3:4

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Sheffield Utd U18 Compare

Top Goalscorer Okyere S.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.57
Avg xA / game 1.02

Derby U18 Compare

Top Goalscorer McAndrew N.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Allen C.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.41
Avg xA / game 0.86

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Sheffield Utd U18 30 / 100
Derby U18 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
Sheffield Utd U18 Derby U18

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Sheffield Utd U18 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

Derby U18 let in goals in 91% of their last 33 matches.

Historical meetings average 4.50 goals per match.

Attacking prowess: Sheffield Utd U18 scored in 77% of their last 30 outings.

Sheffield Utd U18 has registered 1 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

- VS Derby U18
0 Goals Scored 2
0 Goals Conceded 2.88
0% Over 1.5 100%
0% Over 2.5 100%
0% Over 3.5 88%

Recent Form & Match History

Sheffield Utd U18

(Home)
22 Jan
Sheffield Utd U18
1 : 3
Derby U18
07 Feb
Sheffield Utd U18
1 : 2
Leeds U18
10 Jan
Sheffield Utd U18
1 : 0
AFC Wimbledon U18
14 Jan
Everton U18
2 : 1
Sheffield Utd U18
30 Apr
Ipswich U18
3 : 2
Sheffield Utd U18
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Derby U18

(Away)
19 Sept
Derby U18
3 : 3
Liverpool U18
12 Sept
Stoke City U18
0 : 2
Derby U18
05 Sept
Derby U18
0 : 2
Nottingham U18
29 Aug
Middlesbrough U18
1 : 3
Derby U18
22 Aug
Derby U18
1 : 4
Burnley U18
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
Newcastle Utd U18 0
Aston Villa U18 4
Cardiff U18 1
Bristol City U18 2
Everton U18 3
Wolves U18 1
Plymouth U18 3
Lincoln City U18 2
Exeter U18 1
Fulham U18 4
Arsenal U18 4
QPR U18 3
Manchester United U18 5
Preston U18 2
Chelsea U18 7
Merstham U18 1
Watford U18 4
Crewe U18 1
Grimsby U18 3
Tottenham U18 5
Fleetwood Town U18 0
Southampton U18 3
Sheffield Utd U18 1
Derby U18 3
Bournemouth U18 1
Norwich U18 3
Stoke City U18 0
West Brom U18 2
AFC Fylde U18 2
Leeds U18 3
Manchester City U18 5
Millwall U18 1
1/8-finals
Aston Villa U18 3
Bristol City U18 2
Everton U18 0
Plymouth U18 1
Fulham U18 1
Arsenal U18 2
Manchester United U18 5
Chelsea U18 1
Watford U18 4
Tottenham U18 2
Southampton U18 4
Derby U18 1
Norwich U18 2
West Brom U18 4
Leeds U18 1
Manchester City U18 6
Quarter-finals
Aston Villa U18 3
Plymouth U18 0
Arsenal U18 2
Manchester United U18 3
Watford U18 2
Southampton U18 1
West Brom U18 0
Manchester City U18 6
Semi-finals
Aston Villa U18 2
Manchester United U18 1
Watford U18 0
Manchester City U18 1
Final
Aston Villa U18 3
Manchester City U18 1