Sport Picks
Sheffield Wed U21 vs Cardiff U21
England
Professional Development League 2025/2026 
Match Events
14'
14'
George T.
71'
71'
Silcott-Duberry Z.
90'
90'
George T.
AI Match Summary
Cardiff U21 in this Professional Development League 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 1-2 — backing the pre-match view that favored Cardiff U21.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
23%
35%
42%
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Cardiff U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
42%
/ Low Confidence
- Form's been kind to Cardiff U21 lately — more wins on the board than Sheffield Wed U21.
- Cardiff U21 are the model's pick here, at 60%.
- 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%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 35.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 16%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.2%
Sheffield Wed U21 Clean Sheet 20%
Cardiff U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Sheffield Wed U21 | Cardiff U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 31 |
| Wins | 8 | 12 |
| Draws | 8 | 9 |
| Losses | 13 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 1.72 | 1.65 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.03 | 1.42 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.54 | 0.94 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 1, 2026 Professional Development League
Cardiff U21 vs Sheffield Wed U21
0:0
Apr 10, 2026 Professional Development League
Sheffield Wed U21 vs Cardiff U21
1:2
Aug 14, 2024 Professional Development League
Cardiff U21 vs Sheffield Wed U21
0:1
Aug 22, 2023 Professional Development League
Cardiff U21 vs Sheffield Wed U21
3:3
Apr 4, 2023 Professional Development League
Cardiff U21 vs Sheffield Wed U21
1:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Sheffield Wed U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Silcott-Duberry Z.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.18
Avg xA / game 0.77
Cardiff U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer George T.
2 Goals Avg xG / game 0.85
Avg xA / game 0.52
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Sheffield Wed U21 20 / 100
Cardiff U21 56 / 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 Wed U21 Cardiff U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Cardiff U21 Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Sheffield Wed U21's goal record stands at 83% scoring rate across 29 recent games.
Cardiff U21's defensive record shows goals conceded in 77% of 31 matches.
These sides typically produce 2.40 goals when they meet.
Solid form: Sheffield Wed U21 remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Sheffield Wed U21 VS Cardiff U21
1.33 Goals Scored 0.88
1 Goals Conceded 1.75
67% Over 1.5 63%
50% Over 2.5 38%
33% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
Sheffield Wed U21
(Home) 25 Sept
Colchester U21
2 : 1 Sheffield Wed U21
13 Sept
Sheffield Wed U21
2 : 2 Charlton U21
04 Sept
Sheffield Wed U21
4 : 1 Wigan U21
01 Sept
Cardiff U21
0 : 0 Sheffield Wed U21
22 Aug
Sheffield Wed U21
1 : 1 Bristol City U21
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13 Sept
Sheffield Wed U21
2 : 2 Charlton U21
04 Sept
Sheffield Wed U21
4 : 1 Wigan U21
22 Aug
Sheffield Wed U21
1 : 1 Bristol City U21
20 Apr
Sheffield Wed U21
3 : 0 Crewe U21
14 Apr
Sheffield Wed U21
4 : 0 Barnsley U21
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Cardiff U21
(Away) 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
01 Sept
Cardiff U21
0 : 0 Sheffield Wed U21
25 Aug
Wigan U21
2 : 5 Cardiff U21
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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
25 Jul
Torquay
5 : 0 Cardiff 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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