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Sutton vs Leicester U21 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

England England

National League Cup VBS Community Stadium, London
Tue, Aug 18, 2026
1 - 0
06:00 PM
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Match Events

45'
Bell C.
46'
Sub
Folarin S. In: Ogbonna D.
Out: Folarin S.
56'
Donnelly R.

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 1-0. This leg finished 1-0.

Win Probability Meter

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

59%
Sutton
15%
Draws
26%
Leicester U21
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Sutton

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

59% / Medium Confidence
  • Sutton have won more games recently than Leicester U21.
  • Model gives Sutton a 59% chance of winning this.
  • Sutton have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Sutton, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
  • 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 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 88%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.2%
Sutton Clean Sheet 17%
Leicester U21 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Sutton Leicester U21
Matches Played 27 30
Wins 14 11
Draws 4 4
Losses 9 15
Goals Scored 1.33 1.83
Goals Conceded 1.19 1.77
Expected Goals (xG) 1.69 1.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 18, 2026 National League Cup
Sutton vs Leicester U21
1:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Sutton 57 / 100
Leicester U21 18 / 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
Sutton Leicester U21

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Sutton 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

Defensive concern: Leicester U21 conceded in 87% of 30 recent games.

Sutton found the back of the net in 78% of recent matches (27 games).

Recent resilience: Sutton stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Leicester U21's recent record shows 3 losses from the last 5 matches.

Scoring Trends

Sutton VS Leicester U21
1.38 Goals Scored 1.5
1.25 Goals Conceded 2
88% Over 1.5 88%
38% Over 2.5 75%
25% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

Sutton

(Home)
07 Nov
Guiseley
1 : 0
Sutton
03 Nov
Sutton
1 : 0
Southampton U21
31 Oct
Worthing FC
0 : 3
Sutton
28 Oct
Sutton
2 : 0
Aldershot
24 Oct
Harrogate
3 : 1
Sutton
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Leicester U21

(Away)
06 Nov
Nottingham U21
2 : 2
Leicester U21
03 Nov
Boston United
1 : 0
Leicester U21
30 Oct
Leicester U21
1 : 2
Sporting CP B
24 Oct
Leicester U21
4 : 1
Arsenal U21
18 Oct
Tottenham U21
2 : 0
Leicester U21
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Halifax 4 3 0 1 16:8 9
2 Scunthorpe 4 3 0 1 10:5 9
3 Wealdstone 4 3 0 1 10:5 8
4 Wolves U21 4 3 0 1 5:6 7
5 Gateshead 4 1 0 3 5:5 5
6 Nottingham U21 4 2 0 2 6:7 5
7 Derby U21 4 1 0 3 9:11 5
8 Stoke City U21 4 0 0 4 3:17 0
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 West Ham U21 4 3 0 1 9:5 9
2 Ipswich U21 4 3 0 1 8:5 8
3 Hornchurch 4 2 0 2 7:3 7
4 Braintree 4 2 0 2 8:7 7
5 Norwich U21 4 2 0 2 6:9 5
6 Worthing FC 4 1 0 3 4:5 4
7 Fulham U21 4 2 0 2 5:7 4
8 Aldershot 4 1 0 3 7:13 4
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Boreham Wood 4 3 0 1 15:5 10
2 Middlesbrough U21 4 3 0 1 17:9 9
3 Everton U21 4 3 0 1 5:4 8
4 Tamworth 4 2 0 2 9:9 6
5 Solihull Moors 4 2 0 2 6:7 6
6 Newcastle Utd U21 4 1 0 3 7:10 3
7 Leeds U21 4 1 0 3 6:11 3
8 Hartlepool 4 1 0 3 4:14 3
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Truro 4 4 0 0 10:2 12
2 Woking 4 3 0 1 9:4 9
3 Sutton 4 3 0 1 4:3 8
4 West Brom U21 4 2 0 2 3:4 5
5 Birmingham U21 4 2 0 2 5:9 5
6 Southampton U21 4 1 0 3 8:11 4
7 Boston United 4 1 0 3 8:10 3
8 Leicester U21 4 0 0 4 3:7 2
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)