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Sheffield Utd U21 vs Bolton U21 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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Match Events

21' Event
Okyere S.
25' Event
Eadie C.

AI Match Summary

The Professional Development League game between Sheffield Utd U21 and Bolton U21 finished 2-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Sheffield Utd U21.

Win Probability Meter

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

33%
Sheffield Utd U21
20%
Draws
47%
Bolton U21
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Bolton U21

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

20% / Low Confidence
  • Sheffield Utd U21 carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 40%.
  • Regular Professional Development League form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • 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 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77.4%
Sheffield Utd U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Bolton U21 Clean Sheet 11%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Sheffield Utd U21 Bolton U21
Matches Played 32 29
Wins 15 12
Draws 7 9
Losses 10 8
Goals Scored 1.84 1.69
Goals Conceded 1.59 1.24
Expected Goals (xG) 1.25 2.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Oct 5, 2026 Professional Development League
Sheffield Utd U21 vs Bolton U21
2:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Sheffield Utd U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Okyere S.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Eadie C.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.63

Bolton U21 Compare

Avg xG / game 1.94
Avg xA / game 1.18

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Sheffield Utd U21 30 / 100
Bolton U21 28 / 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 U21 Bolton 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

Attacking prowess: Sheffield Utd U21 scored in 97% of their last 32 outings.

Bolton U21 let in goals in 72% of their last 29 matches.

Historical meetings average 2.00 goals per match.

Sheffield Utd U21 went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Sheffield Utd U21 VS Bolton U21
1.63 Goals Scored 2.88
1.38 Goals Conceded 0.88
100% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 75%
50% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

Sheffield Utd U21

(Home)
05 Oct
Sheffield Utd U21
2 : 0
Bolton U21
25 Sept
Barnsley U21
0 : 2
Sheffield Utd U21
22 Sept
Charlton U21
3 : 1
Sheffield Utd U21
14 Sept
Sheffield Utd U21
1 : 1
Cardiff U21
01 Sept
Bristol City U21
3 : 1
Sheffield Utd U21
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Bolton U21

(Away)
05 Oct
Sheffield Utd U21
2 : 0
Bolton U21
29 Sept
Hull City U21
1 : 2
Bolton U21
21 Sept
Bolton U21
3 : 1
QPR U21
15 Sept
Millwall U21
0 : 3
Bolton U21
04 Sept
Bolton U21
1 : 1
Southampton U21
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Bolton U21 7 6 0 1 19:5 18
2 Fleetwood Town U21 7 5 0 2 10:11 15
3 Bristol City U21 6 3 3 0 17:9 12
4 Swansea U21 7 4 0 3 13:10 12
5 Coventry U21 6 3 1 2 15:11 10
6 Sheffield Utd U21 6 3 1 2 9:7 10
7 Wigan U21 8 2 4 2 19:22 10
8 Charlton U21 7 2 3 2 11:12 9
9 Cardiff U21 5 2 2 1 13:5 8
10 Barnsley U21 6 2 1 3 11:15 7
11 Peterborough U21 5 2 1 2 8:12 7
12 Huddersfield U21 4 2 0 2 8:7 6
13 Sheffield Wed U21 6 1 3 2 9:9 6
14 Colchester U21 7 2 0 5 14:21 6
15 Hull City U21 6 1 2 3 9:13 5
16 QPR U21 7 1 1 5 12:21 4
17 Millwall U21 4 0 0 4 2:9 0
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