Sport Picks
Sunderland U18 vs Middlesbrough U18
England
Premier League U18 2025/2026 
Match Events
35'
35'
Smith T.
Assist: Roberts J.
AI Match Summary
The Premier League U18 2025/2026 game between Sunderland U18 and Middlesbrough U18 finished 0-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Middlesbrough U18.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
41%
30%
29%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Sunderland U18
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
41%
/ Low Confidence
- Sunderland U18 carry the better recent record into this one.
- Sunderland U18 are the model's pick here, at 80%.
- 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: 87%).
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 87%
Over 3.5 Goals 81.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 37%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.2%
Sunderland U18 Clean Sheet 10%
Middlesbrough U18 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Sunderland U18 | Middlesbrough U18 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 29 |
| Wins | 14 | 12 |
| Draws | 7 | 5 |
| Losses | 9 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 2.37 | 1.66 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.8 | 1.76 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.31 | 2.06 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Mar 24, 2026 Premier League U18
Sunderland U18 vs Middlesbrough U18
0:1
Aug 30, 2025 Premier League U18
Middlesbrough U18 vs Sunderland U18
1:1
Feb 15, 2025 Premier League U18
Middlesbrough U18 vs Sunderland U18
2:2
Sep 14, 2024 Premier League U18
Sunderland U18 vs Middlesbrough U18
3:0
May 4, 2024 Premier League U18
Sunderland U18 vs Middlesbrough U18
2:4
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Sunderland U18 Compare
Avg xG / game 1.78
Avg xA / game 1.16
Middlesbrough U18 Compare
Top Goalscorer Smith T.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.87
Avg xA / game 1.14
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Sunderland U18 74 / 100
Middlesbrough U18 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
Sunderland U18 Middlesbrough U18
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Sunderland U18 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
Sunderland U18 found the back of the net in 90% of recent matches (30 games).
Historical meetings average 3.20 goals per match.
Middlesbrough U18's defensive record shows goals conceded in 72% of 29 matches.
Recent resilience: Sunderland U18 stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Sunderland U18 VS Middlesbrough U18
2.13 Goals Scored 2.25
1.88 Goals Conceded 2.5
88% Over 1.5 100%
88% Over 2.5 100%
75% Over 3.5 88%
Recent Form & Match History
Sunderland U18
(Home) 12 Sept
Manchester City U18
4 : 1 Sunderland U18
29 Aug
Burnley U18
2 : 2 Sunderland U18
09 May
Sunderland U18
1 : 0 Wolves U18
05 May
Sunderland U18
4 : 0 Everton U18
02 May
Blackburn U18
3 : 1 Sunderland U18
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09 May
Sunderland U18
1 : 0 Wolves U18
05 May
Sunderland U18
4 : 0 Everton U18
25 Apr
Sunderland U18
2 : 1 Manchester United U18
18 Apr
Sunderland U18
5 : 1 Leeds U18
08 Apr
Sunderland U18
1 : 2 Burnley U18
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Middlesbrough U18
(Away) 12 Sept
Nottingham U18
0 : 1 Middlesbrough U18
05 Sept
Manchester United U18
5 : 0 Middlesbrough U18
29 Aug
Middlesbrough U18
1 : 3 Derby U18
22 Aug
Liverpool U18
2 : 2 Middlesbrough U18
15 Aug
Middlesbrough U18
2 : 2 Leicester U18
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12 Sept
Nottingham U18
0 : 1 Middlesbrough U18
05 Sept
Manchester United U18
5 : 0 Middlesbrough U18
22 Aug
Liverpool U18
2 : 2 Middlesbrough U18
02 May
Liverpool U18
1 : 2 Middlesbrough U18
25 Apr
Manchester City U18
5 : 0 Middlesbrough U18
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City U18 | 26 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 96:39 | 60 |
| 2 | Manchester United U18 | 26 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 65:24 | 56 |
| 3 | Newcastle Utd U18 | 26 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 55:44 | 49 |
| 4 | Everton U18 | 26 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 54:45 | 42 |
| 5 | Nottingham U18 | 26 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 50:47 | 42 |
| 6 | Sunderland U18 | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 56:44 | 39 |
| 7 | Middlesbrough U18 | 26 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 45:45 | 39 |
| 8 | Liverpool U18 | 26 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 70:70 | 35 |
| 9 | Blackburn U18 | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 51:68 | 33 |
| 10 | Derby U18 | 26 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 44:67 | 32 |
| 11 | Burnley U18 | 26 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 49:68 | 30 |
| 12 | Leeds U18 | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 47:68 | 29 |
| 13 | Wolves U18 | 26 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 29:55 | 20 |
| 14 | Stoke City U18 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 42:69 | 17 |
Promotion - Premier League U18 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea U18 | 28 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 88:24 | 67 |
| 2 | Tottenham U18 | 28 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 70:36 | 54 |
| 3 | Aston Villa U18 | 28 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 82:55 | 54 |
| 4 | Brighton U18 | 28 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 63:41 | 49 |
| 5 | Crystal Palace U18 | 28 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 74:52 | 46 |
| 6 | West Brom U18 | 28 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 68:50 | 46 |
| 7 | Southampton U18 | 28 | 13 | 3 | 12 | 65:61 | 42 |
| 8 | West Ham U18 | 28 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 62:59 | 41 |
| 9 | Leicester U18 | 28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 46:53 | 36 |
| 10 | Arsenal U18 | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 46:57 | 33 |
| 11 | Fulham U18 | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 48:65 | 33 |
| 12 | Norwich U18 | 28 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 47:67 | 26 |
| 13 | Reading U18 | 28 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 38:66 | 26 |
| 14 | Birmingham U18 | 28 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 29:88 | 21 |
| 15 | Ipswich U18 | 28 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 41:93 | 20 |
Promotion - Premier League U18 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
