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Sheffield Utd U18 vs Leeds U18 Prediction & H2H Stats

England England

FA Youth Cup 2023/2024
Wed, Feb 7, 2024
1 - 2
07:00 PM
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Match Events

60' Event
Wilson M.
74' Event
Blacker B.
1' Event
Toulson D.
(Penalty)

AI Match Summary

This match ends 1-2, with Leeds U18 advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

28%
Sheffield Utd U18
15%
Draws
57%
Leeds U18
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Leeds U18

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

28% / Low Confidence
  • Sheffield Utd U18 carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Sheffield Utd U18 are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • Sheffield Utd U18 have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Leeds U18, who have won 2 of the last 3 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • Leeds U18 have won 2 of the last 3 meetings between these two.

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) 79.8%
Sheffield Utd U18 Clean Sheet 19%
Leeds U18 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Sheffield Utd U18 Leeds U18
Matches Played 30 32
Wins 12 10
Draws 4 6
Losses 14 16
Goals Scored 1.43 1.72
Goals Conceded 1.37 2.59
Expected Goals (xG) 1.85 1.30
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Feb 7, 2024 FA Youth Cup
Sheffield Utd U18 vs Leeds U18
1:2
Apr 14, 2012 Premier League U18
Leeds U18 vs Sheffield Utd U18
1:1
Oct 15, 2011 Premier League U18
Sheffield Utd U18 vs Leeds U18
1:6

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Sheffield Utd U18 Compare

Top Goalscorer Blacker B.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.42
Avg xA / game 0.93

Leeds U18 Compare

Top Goalscorer Wilson M.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.18
Avg xA / game 0.72

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Sheffield Utd U18 85 / 100
Leeds U18 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
Sheffield Utd U18 Leeds 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

Leeds U18 let in goals in 97% of their last 32 matches.

These sides typically produce 4.00 goals when they meet.

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

Difficult form: Leeds U18 registered 3 defeats in their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

- VS Leeds U18
0 Goals Scored 1.5
0 Goals Conceded 2.5
0% Over 1.5 100%
0% Over 2.5 75%
0% Over 3.5 50%

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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Leeds U18

(Away)
12 Sept
Leeds U18
3 : 1
Leicester U18
05 Sept
Leeds U18
1 : 3
Burnley U18
29 Aug
Manchester City U18
5 : 1
Leeds U18
22 Aug
Leeds U18
2 : 1
Wolves U18
15 Aug
Everton U18
6 : 1
Leeds U18
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
West Ham U18 0
Manchester City U18 2
Sheffield Wed U18 0
Reading U18 4
Burton U18 1
Tottenham U18 3
Newcastle Utd U18 0
Bournemouth U18 5
Bristol City U18 1
Charlton U18 0
QPR U18 0
Burnley U18 2
Gillingham U18 0
Sunderland U18 3
Swindon U18 2
Manchester United U18 0
Sheffield Utd U18 1
AFC Wimbledon U18 0
Brighton U18 0
Leeds U18 4
Liverpool U18 7
Arsenal U18 1
Swansea U18 0
Fulham U18 5
Coventry U18 4
Barnsley U18 2
Grimsby U18 1
Millwall U18 4
Hull U18 0
Crystal Palace U18 5
Everton U18 0
Chelsea U18 2
1/8-finals
Manchester City U18 2
Reading U18 1
Tottenham U18 6
Bournemouth U18 2
Bristol City U18 3
Burnley U18 0
Sunderland U18 1
Swindon U18 2
Sheffield Utd U18 1
Leeds U18 2
Liverpool U18 3
Fulham U18 0
Coventry U18 0
Millwall U18 3
Crystal Palace U18 1
Chelsea U18 2
Quarter-finals
Manchester City U18 2
Tottenham U18 1
Bristol City U18 1
Swindon U18 0
Leeds U18 3
Liverpool U18 1
Millwall U18 2
Chelsea U18 1
Semi-finals
Manchester City U18 1
Bristol City U18 0
Leeds U18 4
Millwall U18 3
Final
Manchester City U18 4
Leeds U18 0