Sport Picks
Sunderland U23 vs Birmingham U23
England
Premier League 2 2021/2022 Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground, Sunderland 
Match Events
10'
10'
Spellman M.
12'
12'
Walker R.
16'
16'
Sub
Steels V. In: Gyimah N.
Out: Steels V.
AI Match Summary
Sunderland U23 in this Premier League 2 2021/2022 matchup, with the score ending 2-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Sunderland U23.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
34%
15%
51%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Birmingham U23
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
15%
/ Low Confidence
- Birmingham U23 have won more games recently than Sunderland U23.
- Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 40%.
- 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 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.8%
Sunderland U23 Clean Sheet 11%
Birmingham U23 Clean Sheet 16%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Sunderland U23 | Birmingham U23 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 32 | 31 |
| Wins | 8 | 9 |
| Draws | 7 | 5 |
| Losses | 17 | 17 |
| Goals Scored | 1.25 | 1.39 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.78 | 2 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.94 | 1.81 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Apr 25, 2022 Premier League 2
Sunderland U23 vs Birmingham U23
2:1
Sep 10, 2021 Premier League 2
Birmingham U23 vs Sunderland U23
1:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Sunderland U23 Compare
Top Goalscorer Taylor E.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.72
Avg xA / game 0.47
Birmingham U23 Compare
Top Goalscorer Williams J.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.65
Avg xA / game 1.01
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Sunderland U23 30 / 100
Birmingham U23 29 / 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 U23 Birmingham U23
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Defensive concern: Birmingham U23 conceded in 87% of 31 recent games.
Sunderland U23 found the back of the net in 66% of recent matches (32 games).
Games between these two average 2.00 goals.
Away concern: Birmingham U23 has suffered 3 losses in 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Sunderland U23 VS Birmingham U23
0.5 Goals Scored 1.5
2.13 Goals Conceded 1.38
88% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 63%
25% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
Sunderland U23
(Home) 01 May
Southampton U23
1 : 0 Sunderland U23
25 Apr
Sunderland U23
2 : 1 Birmingham U23
18 Apr
Sunderland U23
1 : 3 Aston Villa U23
01 Apr
Norwich U23
1 : 1 Sunderland U23
21 Mar
Sunderland U23
0 : 2 Burnley U23
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25 Apr
Sunderland U23
2 : 1 Birmingham U23
18 Apr
Sunderland U23
1 : 3 Aston Villa U23
21 Mar
Sunderland U23
0 : 2 Burnley U23
28 Feb
Sunderland U23
0 : 3 Stoke City U23
21 Feb
Sunderland U23
0 : 1 West Brom U23
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Birmingham U23
(Away) 02 Jul
Hednesford
3 : 5 Birmingham U23
29 Apr
Birmingham U23
0 : 3 Nottingham U23
25 Apr
Sunderland U23
2 : 1 Birmingham U23
01 Apr
Fulham U23
3 : 0 Birmingham U23
21 Mar
Birmingham U23
2 : 1 Norwich U23
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02 Jul
Hednesford
3 : 5 Birmingham U23
25 Apr
Sunderland U23
2 : 1 Birmingham U23
01 Apr
Fulham U23
3 : 0 Birmingham U23
14 Mar
Newcastle Utd U23
1 : 0 Birmingham U23
21 Feb
Southampton U23
2 : 3 Birmingham U23
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City U23 | 26 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 65:32 | 54 |
| 2 | West Ham U23 | 26 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 59:39 | 48 |
| 3 | Arsenal U23 | 26 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 56:48 | 41 |
| 4 | Liverpool U23 | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 47:37 | 40 |
| 5 | Crystal Palace U23 | 26 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 54:50 | 39 |
| 6 | Manchester United U23 | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 46:43 | 39 |
| 7 | Tottenham U23 | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 49:45 | 37 |
| 8 | Leicester U23 | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 38:53 | 37 |
| 9 | Blackburn U23 | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 50:56 | 35 |
| 10 | Brighton U23 | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 41:41 | 34 |
| 11 | Everton U23 | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 33:54 | 29 |
| 12 | Chelsea U23 | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 39:47 | 28 |
| 13 | Leeds U23 | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 44:49 | 27 |
| 14 | Derby U23 | 26 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 31:58 | 15 |
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League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fulham U23 | 26 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 64:27 | 62 |
| 2 | Wolves U23 | 26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 46:37 | 47 |
| 3 | Stoke City U23 | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 34:36 | 43 |
| 4 | Nottingham U23 | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 52:31 | 42 |
| 5 | Norwich U23 | 26 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 64:52 | 39 |
| 6 | Burnley U23 | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 46:39 | 39 |
| 7 | Southampton U23 | 26 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 45:42 | 39 |
| 8 | Newcastle Utd U23 | 26 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 51:56 | 38 |
| 9 | West Brom U23 | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 44:54 | 35 |
| 10 | Aston Villa U23 | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 53:51 | 32 |
| 11 | Birmingham U23 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 34:51 | 26 |
| 12 | Middlesbrough U23 | 26 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 31:50 | 26 |
| 13 | Sunderland U23 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 35:49 | 24 |
| 14 | Reading U23 | 26 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 32:56 | 23 |
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