Sport Picks
West Ham U21 vs Aston Villa U21
England
Premier League 2 2025/2026 Rush Green Stadium, London 
Match Events
38'
38'
Caliste G.
54'
54'
Sub
Hemmings G. In: Kone M.
Out: Hemmings G.
54'
54'
Sub
Wilson R. In: Cotcher M.
Out: Wilson R.
AI Match Summary
The Premier League 2 2025/2026 game between West Ham U21 and Aston Villa U21 finished 1-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward West Ham U21.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
39%
30%
31%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: West Ham U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
39%
/ Low Confidence
- West Ham U21 carry the better recent record into this one.
- 39% — that's where the model lands on West Ham U21 taking it.
- 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 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) 77.4%
West Ham U21 Clean Sheet 13%
Aston Villa U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | West Ham U21 | Aston Villa U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 28 |
| Wins | 13 | 11 |
| Draws | 6 | 5 |
| Losses | 10 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 2.1 | 1.68 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.83 | 2.04 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.81 | 1.69 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Oct 24, 2025 Premier League 2
West Ham U21 vs Aston Villa U21
1:0
Apr 11, 2016 Premier League U21
Aston Villa U21 vs West Ham U21
3:2
Aug 24, 2015 Premier League U21
West Ham U21 vs Aston Villa U21
1:2
Aug 12, 2013 Premier League U21
West Ham U21 vs Aston Villa U21
3:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
West Ham U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Caliste G.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.39
Avg xA / game 0.91
Aston Villa U21 Compare
Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 0.94
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
West Ham U21 66 / 100
Aston Villa U21 14 / 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
West Ham U21 Aston Villa U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick West Ham 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
West Ham U21 found the back of the net in 90% of recent matches (29 games).
Defensive concern: Aston Villa U21 conceded in 86% of 28 recent games.
These sides typically produce 3.00 goals when they meet.
West Ham U21 has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
West Ham U21 VS Aston Villa U21
1.5 Goals Scored 1.38
2 Goals Conceded 2.13
88% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 75%
38% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
West Ham U21
(Home) 08 Sept
Aldershot
0 : 3 West Ham U21
04 Sept
West Ham U21
1 : 1 Brighton U21
31 Aug
Chelsea U21
5 : 4 West Ham U21
25 Aug
Sheffield Utd U21
3 : 1 West Ham U21
21 Aug
West Ham U21
0 : 0 Southampton U21
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04 Sept
West Ham U21
1 : 1 Brighton U21
21 Aug
West Ham U21
0 : 0 Southampton U21
13 Mar
West Ham U21
1 : 2 Reading U21
23 Feb
West Ham U21
3 : 0 Crystal Palace U21
13 Feb
West Ham U21
1 : 1 Leicester U21
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Aston Villa U21
(Away) 11 Sept
Fulham U21
3 : 3 Aston Villa U21
02 Sept
Aston Villa U21
0 : 4 Brondby U21
28 Aug
Aston Villa U21
0 : 2 Crystal Palace U21
21 Aug
Aston Villa U21
2 : 1 Brighton U21
18 Aug
Wigan
3 : 2 Aston Villa U21
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11 Sept
Fulham U21
3 : 3 Aston Villa U21
18 Aug
Wigan
3 : 2 Aston Villa U21
01 Aug
Shrewsbury
3 : 2 Aston Villa U21
21 Jul
Tamworth
1 : 2 Aston Villa U21
24 Apr
Southampton U21
3 : 4 Aston Villa U21
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea U21 | 20 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 52:25 | 43 |
| 2 | Manchester United U21 | 20 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 43:26 | 43 |
| 3 | Manchester City U21 | 20 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 59:21 | 40 |
| 4 | Fulham U21 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 48:32 | 38 |
| 5 | Ipswich U21 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 45:45 | 38 |
| 6 | Southampton U21 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 36:29 | 36 |
| 7 | Liverpool U21 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 49:36 | 35 |
| 8 | Tottenham U21 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 42:32 | 35 |
| 9 | Leicester U21 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 48:42 | 31 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace U21 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 36:31 | 31 |
| 11 | Aston Villa U21 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 32:35 | 31 |
| 12 | Brighton U21 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 38:25 | 30 |
| 13 | West Ham U21 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 44:35 | 30 |
| 14 | Arsenal U21 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 28:33 | 29 |
| 15 | Sunderland U21 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 41:40 | 28 |
| 16 | Middlesbrough U21 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 37:28 | 27 |
| 17 | Nottingham U21 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 23:23 | 26 |
| 18 | Everton U21 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 33:36 | 25 |
| 19 | Reading U21 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 29:36 | 25 |
| 20 | Stoke City U21 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 29:42 | 25 |
| 21 | Newcastle Utd U21 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30:35 | 24 |
| 22 | Wolves U21 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 30:45 | 23 |
| 23 | Norwich U21 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 32:42 | 20 |
| 24 | Derby U21 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 26:44 | 20 |
| 25 | Leeds U21 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 28:40 | 18 |
| 26 | West Brom U21 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 26:41 | 18 |
| 27 | Birmingham U21 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 26:52 | 17 |
| 28 | Blackburn U21 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 27:46 | 14 |
| 29 | Burnley U21 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 22:42 | 13 |
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