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Sheffield Utd U21 vs Cardiff U21 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
England
Professional Development League 
Match Events
42'
42'
Eadie C.
52'
52'
Davies J.
AI Match Summary
Neither side could be separated in this Professional Development League matchup, with the score ending 1-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
42%
20%
38%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Sheffield Utd U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
42%
/ Low Confidence
- Sheffield Utd U21 have won more games recently than Cardiff U21.
- Model gives Sheffield Utd U21 a 42% chance of winning this.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- 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 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77.4%
Sheffield Utd U21 Clean Sheet 12%
Cardiff U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Sheffield Utd U21 | Cardiff U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 27 |
| Wins | 13 | 10 |
| Draws | 7 | 8 |
| Losses | 10 | 9 |
| Goals Scored | 1.77 | 1.56 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.47 | 1.48 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.50 | 1.75 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 14, 2026 Professional Development League
Sheffield Utd U21 vs Cardiff U21
1:1
Aug 12, 2025 Professional Development League
Cardiff U21 vs Sheffield Utd U21
1:1
Sep 27, 2024 Professional Development League
Sheffield Utd U21 vs Cardiff U21
2:0
Sep 12, 2023 Professional Development League
Sheffield Utd U21 vs Cardiff U21
6:2
Aug 23, 2022 Professional Development League
Sheffield Utd U21 vs Cardiff U21
0:3
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Sheffield Utd U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Eadie C.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.15
Avg xA / game 0.75
Cardiff U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Davies J.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Sheffield Utd U21 47 / 100
Cardiff U21 22 / 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
Sheffield Utd U21 Cardiff 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
Sheffield Utd U21's goal record stands at 97% scoring rate across 30 recent games.
Cardiff U21's defensive record shows goals conceded in 81% of 27 matches.
H2H data points to 3.40 goals as a typical output.
Solid form: Sheffield Utd U21 remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Sheffield Utd U21 VS Cardiff U21
1.63 Goals Scored 2.25
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.38
100% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
Sheffield Utd U21
(Home) 13 Oct
Peterborough U21
0 : 4 Sheffield Utd U21
09 Oct
Brighton U21
2 : 1 Sheffield Utd U21
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
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05 Oct
Sheffield Utd U21
2 : 0 Bolton U21
14 Sept
Sheffield Utd U21
1 : 1 Cardiff U21
25 Aug
Sheffield Utd U21
3 : 1 West Ham U21
27 Apr
Sheffield Utd U21
1 : 3 Norwich U21
21 Apr
Sheffield Utd U21
2 : 2 Swansea U21
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Cardiff U21
(Away) 13 Oct
QPR U21
1 : 1 Cardiff U21
09 Oct
Cardiff U21
1 : 3 Leicester U21
18 Sept
Cardiff U21
6 : 0 Peterborough U21
14 Sept
Sheffield Utd U21
1 : 1 Cardiff U21
07 Sept
Plymouth U21
2 : 3 Cardiff U21
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13 Oct
QPR U21
1 : 1 Cardiff U21
14 Sept
Sheffield Utd U21
1 : 1 Cardiff U21
07 Sept
Plymouth U21
2 : 3 Cardiff U21
25 Aug
Wigan U21
2 : 5 Cardiff U21
01 Aug
Liverpool U21
3 : 4 Cardiff U21
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolton U21 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 22:6 | 21 |
| 2 | Fleetwood Town U21 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12:13 | 16 |
| 3 | Coventry U21 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 17:11 | 13 |
| 4 | Sheffield Utd U21 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13:7 | 13 |
| 5 | Bristol City U21 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 18:12 | 12 |
| 6 | Swansea U21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 13:12 | 12 |
| 7 | Wigan U21 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 20:25 | 10 |
| 8 | Cardiff U21 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 14:6 | 9 |
| 9 | Huddersfield U21 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13:9 | 9 |
| 10 | Charlton U21 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:12 | 9 |
| 11 | Barnsley U21 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13:17 | 8 |
| 12 | QPR U21 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 16:23 | 8 |
| 13 | Peterborough U21 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:18 | 8 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wed U21 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 13:16 | 7 |
| 15 | Colchester U21 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 14:21 | 6 |
| 16 | Hull City U21 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9:13 | 5 |
| 17 | Millwall U21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:9 | 0 |
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