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Sheffield Wed U21 vs Wigan U21
England
Professional Development League 
Match Events
22'
22'
Akpobi J.
31'
31'
Duruh S.
56'
56'
Akpobi J.
(Penalty)
AI Match Summary
Sheffield Wed U21 in this Professional Development League matchup, with the score ending 4-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Sheffield Wed U21.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
42%
35%
23%
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Sheffield Wed U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
42%
/ Low Confidence
- Form's been kind to Wigan U21 lately — more wins on the board than Sheffield Wed U21.
- Sheffield Wed U21 are the model's pick here, at 90%.
- Regular Professional Development League form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- Sheffield Wed U21 have won 5 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 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 50%
Over 4.5 Goals 23%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 81%
Sheffield Wed U21 Clean Sheet 20%
Wigan U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Sheffield Wed U21 | Wigan U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 29 |
| Wins | 9 | 10 |
| Draws | 8 | 7 |
| Losses | 12 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 1.79 | 2.45 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.97 | 2.28 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.25 | 1.19 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 4, 2026 Professional Development League
Sheffield Wed U21 vs Wigan U21
4:1
Apr 7, 2026 Professional Development League
Wigan U21 vs Sheffield Wed U21
0:2
Oct 11, 2025 Professional Development League
Sheffield Wed U21 vs Wigan U21
2:1
Feb 24, 2025 Professional Development League
Sheffield Wed U21 vs Wigan U21
2:1
Nov 5, 2024 Professional Development League
Wigan U21 vs Sheffield Wed U21
1:3
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Sheffield Wed U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Akpobi J.
1 Goals Assists Leader Duruh S.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.73
Avg xA / game 1.13
Wigan U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Reci E.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.08
Avg xA / game 0.66
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Sheffield Wed U21 85 / 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 Wed U21 Wigan U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Sheffield Wed 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 Wed U21 scored in 83% of their last 29 games.
Defensive concern: Wigan U21 conceded in 90% of 29 recent games.
These sides typically produce 3.40 goals when they meet.
Recent resilience: Sheffield Wed U21 stayed unbeaten in 5 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Sheffield Wed U21 VS Wigan U21
2 Goals Scored 1.75
0.63 Goals Conceded 2.5
88% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 75%
25% Over 3.5 75%
Recent Form & Match History
Sheffield Wed U21
(Home) 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
20 Apr
Sheffield Wed U21
3 : 0 Crewe 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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Wigan U21
(Away) 15 Sept
Wigan U21
6 : 4 Colchester U21
04 Sept
Sheffield Wed U21
4 : 1 Wigan U21
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
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04 Sept
Sheffield Wed U21
4 : 1 Wigan U21
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
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolton U21 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14:1 | 12 |
| 2 | Fleetwood Town U21 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6:10 | 9 |
| 3 | Cardiff U21 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:5 | 8 |
| 4 | Barnsley U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11:11 | 7 |
| 5 | Peterborough U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8:11 | 7 |
| 6 | Sheffield Wed U21 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:4 | 6 |
| 7 | Bristol City U21 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9:7 | 6 |
| 8 | Huddersfield U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 9 | Swansea U21 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7:7 | 6 |
| 10 | Wigan U21 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13:17 | 5 |
| 11 | Sheffield Utd U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
| 12 | QPR U21 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8:9 | 4 |
| 13 | Coventry U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:8 | 3 |
| 14 | Charlton U21 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6:7 | 3 |
| 15 | Colchester U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11:17 | 3 |
| 16 | Hull City U21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | 1 |
| 17 | Millwall U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:8 | 0 |
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