Sport Picks
Sheffield Utd U21 vs Wigan U21
England
Professional Development League 2025/2026 
Match Events
18'
18'
Greenhalgh R.
37'
37'
Simms C.
69'
69'
Francis M.
(Penalty)
AI Match Summary
The Professional Development League 2025/2026 game between Sheffield Utd U21 and Wigan U21 finished 3-2, 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
41%
30%
29%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Sheffield Utd U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
41%
/ Low Confidence
- Wigan U21 haven't matched Sheffield Utd U21's recent run of results.
- 41% — that's where the model lands on Sheffield Utd U21 taking it.
- 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: 80%).
- Sheffield Utd U21 have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 100%
Over 2.5 Goals 80%
Over 3.5 Goals 75%
Over 4.5 Goals 34%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 81%
Sheffield Utd U21 Clean Sheet 11%
Wigan U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Sheffield Utd U21 | Wigan U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 | 29 |
| Wins | 16 | 10 |
| Draws | 6 | 7 |
| Losses | 9 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 1.87 | 2.38 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.55 | 2.21 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.31 | 1.81 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Feb 17, 2026 Professional Development League
Sheffield Utd U21 vs Wigan U21
3:2
Nov 4, 2025 Professional Development League
Wigan U21 vs Sheffield Utd U21
2:1
Mar 25, 2025 Professional Development League
Sheffield Utd U21 vs Wigan U21
2:1
Oct 8, 2024 Professional Development League
Wigan U21 vs Sheffield Utd U21
2:3
Jan 22, 2024 Professional Development League
Wigan U21 vs Sheffield Utd U21
0:3
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Sheffield Utd U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Aston S.
1 Goals Assists Leader Christie-Crainie A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.78
Avg xA / game 1.16
Wigan U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Greenhalgh R.
1 Goals Assists Leader Simms C.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.65
Avg xA / game 1.01
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Sheffield Utd U21 74 / 100
Wigan U21 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
Sheffield Utd U21 Wigan 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 scored in 97% of their last 31 games.
Wigan U21's defensive record shows goals conceded in 90% of 29 matches.
These sides typically produce 3.80 goals when they meet.
Recent resilience: Sheffield Utd U21 stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Sheffield Utd U21 VS Wigan U21
2.13 Goals Scored 1.75
1.88 Goals Conceded 2.5
100% Over 1.5 100%
88% Over 2.5 75%
75% Over 3.5 75%
Recent Form & Match History
Sheffield Utd U21
(Home) 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
21 Apr
Sheffield Utd U21
2 : 2 Swansea U21
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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
13 Apr
Sheffield Utd U21
1 : 2 Bristol City U21
23 Mar
Sheffield Utd U21
2 : 3 Bournemouth U21
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Wigan U21
(Away) 01 Sept
Charlton U21
2 : 2 Wigan U21
25 Aug
Wigan U21
2 : 5 Cardiff U21
18 Aug
Bristol City U21
2 : 2 Wigan U21
21 Jul
Bury FC
4 : 0 Wigan U21
14 Apr
Wigan U21
3 : 2 Charlton U21
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01 Sept
Charlton U21
2 : 2 Wigan U21
18 Aug
Bristol City U21
2 : 2 Wigan U21
21 Jul
Bury FC
4 : 0 Wigan U21
27 Mar
QPR U21
2 : 3 Wigan U21
13 Mar
Watford U21
4 : 2 Wigan 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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