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Sheffield Utd U21 vs Bournemouth U21

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Professional Development League 2025/2026
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Match Events

25' Event
Eadie C.
46' Event
Nyarko E.
53' Event
Dacosta M.

AI Match Summary

The Professional Development League 2025/2026 game between Sheffield Utd U21 and Bournemouth U21 finished 2-3, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Bournemouth U21.

Win Probability Meter

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

37%
Sheffield Utd U21
15%
Draws
48%
Bournemouth U21
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Bournemouth U21

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

37% / Low Confidence
  • Sheffield Utd U21 haven't matched Bournemouth U21's recent run of results.
  • 37% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • Regular Professional Development League 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • Bournemouth U21 have won 3 of the last 4 meetings between these two.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 66%
Over 4.5 Goals 30%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 80.2%
Sheffield Utd U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Bournemouth U21 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Sheffield Utd U21 Bournemouth U21
Matches Played 31 31
Wins 15 17
Draws 7 5
Losses 9 9
Goals Scored 1.74 2.45
Goals Conceded 1.52 1.77
Expected Goals (xG) 1.91 1.92
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 23, 2026 Professional Development League
Sheffield Utd U21 vs Bournemouth U21
2:3
Jan 27, 2026 Premier League Cup
Sheffield Utd U21 vs Bournemouth U21
1:2
Apr 15, 2025 Professional Development League
Bournemouth U21 vs Sheffield Utd U21
3:1
Apr 19, 2024 Professional Development League
Bournemouth U21 vs Sheffield Utd U21
0:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Sheffield Utd U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Eadie C.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Aston S.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.47
Avg xA / game 0.95

Bournemouth U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Nyarko E.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Dacosta M.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.75
Avg xA / game 1.07

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Sheffield Utd U21 29 / 100
Bournemouth U21 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 U21 Bournemouth U21

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Sheffield Utd U21 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

Attacking prowess: Sheffield Utd U21 scored in 97% of their last 31 outings.

Games between these two average 3.50 goals.

Bournemouth U21 has conceded goals in 74% of their last 31 outings.

Sheffield Utd U21 has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Sheffield Utd U21 VS Bournemouth U21
1.57 Goals Scored 2.13
1.71 Goals Conceded 2.25
100% Over 1.5 75%
71% Over 2.5 75%
57% Over 3.5 75%

Recent Form & Match History

Sheffield Utd U21

(Home)
14 Sept
Sheffield Utd U21
1 : 1
Cardiff U21
01 Sept
Bristol City U21
3 : 1
Sheffield Utd U21
25 Aug
Sheffield Utd U21
3 : 1
West Ham U21
17 Aug
Swansea U21
0 : 2
Sheffield Utd U21
27 Apr
Sheffield Utd U21
1 : 3
Norwich U21
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Bournemouth U21

(Away)
12 Sept
Southampton U21
3 : 1
Bournemouth U21
04 Sept
Leicester U21
0 : 1
Bournemouth U21
31 Aug
Bournemouth U21
3 : 1
Middlesbrough U21
21 Aug
Bournemouth U21
2 : 1
Chelsea U21
14 Aug
Cardiff U21
4 : 1
Bournemouth U21
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Brentford U21 28 18 4 6 67:34 58
2 Sheffield Utd U21 28 15 7 6 58:39 52
3 Bournemouth U21 28 16 2 10 67:47 50
4 Swansea U21 28 14 6 8 69:50 48
5 Peterborough U21 28 14 6 8 66:52 48
6 Huddersfield U21 28 14 6 8 59:50 48
7 Watford U21 28 12 9 7 69:53 45
8 Charlton U21 28 11 7 10 58:49 40
9 Cardiff U21 28 11 7 10 48:39 40
10 Wigan U21 28 11 5 12 67:58 38
11 Hull City U21 28 10 7 11 49:53 37
12 Barnsley U21 28 10 7 11 51:58 37
13 Millwall U21 28 11 3 14 48:52 36
14 Bristol City U21 28 10 5 13 45:54 35
15 Coventry U21 28 11 2 15 46:63 35
16 QPR U21 28 8 9 11 51:61 33
17 Sheffield Wed U21 28 8 6 14 49:63 30
18 Colchester U21 28 6 6 16 40:77 24
19 Fleetwood Town U21 28 5 8 15 36:63 23
20 Crewe U21 28 5 8 15 41:69 23
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