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Sheffield Utd U23 vs Colchester U23

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Professional Development League 2021/2022
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AI Match Summary

Sheffield Utd U23 play Colchester U23 in the Professional Development League 2021/2022. It looks like a close match. Recently, Sheffield Utd U23 averaged 1.79 goals scored and 1.31 conceded. Colchester U23 averaged 1.43 goals scored and 1.8 conceded. In past meetings, Sheffield Utd U23 won 4, Colchester U23 won 0, and they drew 1. Their last match on Mar 22, 2022 ended 5:1. Our numbers estimate xG of 2.19 for Sheffield Utd U23 and 1.00 for Colchester U23. This points to a Sheffield Utd U23 double chance or over markets.

Win Probability Meter

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

54%
Sheffield Utd U23
19%
Draws
27%
Colchester U23
Draw rate projection: 19% Favored: Sheffield Utd U23

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

82% / High Confidence
  • Sheffield Utd U23 picked up more points recently compared to Colchester U23.
  • Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (2.19 vs 1.00 xG).
  • Past meetings show a clear pattern favoring the home side.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 61%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 90%
Over 1.5 Goals 81%
Over 2.5 Goals 61%
Over 3.5 Goals 37%
Over 4.5 Goals 18%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 56%
Sheffield Utd U23 Clean Sheet 23%
Colchester U23 Clean Sheet 10%
First Half Goal 73%
Second Half Goal 77%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Sheffield Utd U23 Colchester U23
Matches Played 29 30
Wins 16 9
Draws 4 7
Losses 9 14
Goals Scored 1.79 1.43
Goals Conceded 1.31 1.8
Expected Goals (xG) 2.00 0.88
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.13 2.38

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 22, 2022 Professional Development League
Sheffield Utd U23 vs Colchester U23
5:1
Oct 27, 2020 Professional Development League
Colchester U23 vs Sheffield Utd U23
1:4
Mar 23, 2020 Professional Development League
Sheffield Utd U23 vs Colchester U23
0:0
Sep 3, 2018 Professional Development League
Colchester U23 vs Sheffield Utd U23
0:3
Apr 14, 2018 Professional Development League
Sheffield Utd U23 vs Colchester U23
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Sheffield Utd U23 Compare

Top Goalscorer Osula W.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Ayari H.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 1

Colchester U23 Compare

Top Goalscorer Cooper C.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.8
Avg xA / game 0.49

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Sheffield Utd U23 53 / 100
Colchester U23 26 / 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 U23 Colchester U23

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Sheffield Utd U23 Win (1)
Secondary Pick Sheffield Utd U23 & Over 2.5
First Half Result Home Win (HT)
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

Value Bet Detector (+EV)

Matches where our model probability exceeds implied bookmaker odds

1X2 Home Win
Value Edge +17.2%
2.17
Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals
Value Edge +11%
1.82
*EV represents Expected Value. A positive value edge means the bookmaker has priced the selection significantly below its true statistical likelihood.

Attacking Heatmaps & Shot Locations

Dynamic heat overlays computed from tactical zone entries

Sheffield Utd U23 attacking → ← attacking Colchester U23

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Sheffield Utd U23 scored in 76% of their last 29 games.

Colchester U23 let in goals in 83% of their last 30 matches.

Games between these two average 3.40 goals.

Sheffield Utd U23 went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Colchester U23 lost 3 of their last 5 games.

Interactive Team Comparison Slider

Side-by-side comparison of team metrics

52 Points in last 5 34
2.00 Goals expected (xG) 0.88
1.13 Goals conceded expected (xGA) 2.38

League Standings

PosTeam P W D L GD Pts
1Sheffield Utd U2323153547:2348
2Coventry U2323134657:3943
3Hull City U2323124744:4140
4Wigan U2323741231:3925
5Crewe U2323721427:5023
6Peterborough U2323571136:4122
7Barnsley U2323571122:4222
8Sheffield Wed U2323481121:3220
PosTeam P W D L GD Pts
1Ipswich U2324163558:2751
2Bristol City U2324155460:3150
3Cardiff U2324152744:3047
4Charlton U2324106855:4636
5Millwall U2324931234:4530
6Colchester U2324851135:4429
7Watford U2324671128:4325
8Swansea U2324591034:4124
9QPR U2324731434:5324