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Southampton U21 vs Middlesbrough U21

England England

Premier League 2 Staplewood Training Ground
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Match Events

23' Event
Charles B.
Assist: O'Brien Whitmarsh J.
37' Event
Oyekunle N.
Assist: Rohart-Brown T.
39'
Johnson B.

AI Match Summary

The Premier League 2 game between Southampton U21 and Middlesbrough U21 finished 2-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Southampton U21.

Win Probability Meter

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

36%
Southampton U21
44%
Draws
20%
Middlesbrough U21
Draw rate projection: 44% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

71% / Medium Confidence
  • Middlesbrough U21 haven't matched Southampton U21's recent run of results.
  • 44% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • 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 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 79%
Southampton U21 Clean Sheet 12%
Middlesbrough U21 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Southampton U21 Middlesbrough U21
Matches Played 32 30
Wins 12 11
Draws 8 7
Losses 12 12
Goals Scored 1.38 2
Goals Conceded 1.5 1.63
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 2.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.50 1.63

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Feb 20, 2026 Premier League 2
Southampton U21 vs Middlesbrough U21
2:1
Mar 16, 2025 Premier League 2
Middlesbrough U21 vs Southampton U21
1:0
Jan 27, 2023 Premier League 2
Middlesbrough U21 vs Southampton U21
2:2
Oct 30, 2022 Premier League 2
Southampton U21 vs Middlesbrough U21
8:1
Mar 14, 2016 Premier League U21
Middlesbrough U21 vs Southampton U21
1:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Southampton U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Charles B.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Oyekunle N.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69

Middlesbrough U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Patterson-Powell R.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.82
Avg xA / game 1.11

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Southampton U21 35 / 100
Middlesbrough U21 20 / 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
Southampton U21 Middlesbrough U21

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick MID Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & 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

Southampton U21 found the back of the net in 84% of recent matches (32 games).

Middlesbrough U21 let in goals in 80% of their last 30 matches.

These sides typically produce 4.20 goals when they meet.

Recent resilience: Southampton U21 stayed unbeaten in 2 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Southampton U21 VS Middlesbrough U21
1.38 Goals Scored 2
1.5 Goals Conceded 1.63
100% Over 1.5 75%
75% Over 2.5 63%
13% Over 3.5 50%

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