Sport Picks
West Ham U21 vs Reading U21
England
Premier League 2 2025/2026 Rush Green Stadium, London 
Match Events
38'
38'
Saint-Louis T.
Assist: Hicks D.
45'
45'
Caliste G.
46'
46'
Sub
Harrison S. In: Bowdery C.
Out: Harrison S.
AI Match Summary
The Premier League 2 2025/2026 game between West Ham U21 and Reading U21 finished 1-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Reading U21.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
47%
30%
23%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: West Ham U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
47%
/ Medium Confidence
- Reading U21 haven't matched West Ham U21's recent run of results.
- Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 39%.
- 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: 80%).
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 80%
Over 3.5 Goals 56.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 25%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.4%
West Ham U21 Clean Sheet 12%
Reading U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | West Ham U21 | Reading U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 | 28 |
| Wins | 15 | 13 |
| Draws | 6 | 2 |
| Losses | 10 | 13 |
| Goals Scored | 2.03 | 1.57 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.65 | 1.64 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.81 | 1.75 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Mar 13, 2026 Premier League 2
West Ham U21 vs Reading U21
1:2
Feb 24, 2025 Premier League 2
Reading U21 vs West Ham U21
0:3
Feb 24, 2014 Premier League U21
Reading U21 vs West Ham U21
0:2
Nov 2, 2012 Premier League U21
Reading U21 vs West Ham U21
3:0
Aug 17, 2012 Premier League U21
West Ham U21 vs Reading U21
3:1
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
Reading U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Saint-Louis T.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
West Ham U21 29 / 100
Reading U21 30 / 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 Reading 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 scored in 87% of their last 31 games.
Reading U21 let in goals in 71% of their last 28 matches.
These sides typically produce 3.00 goals when they meet.
West Ham U21 has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
West Ham U21 VS Reading U21
2 Goals Scored 1.25
2.25 Goals Conceded 1.63
100% Over 1.5 63%
100% Over 2.5 63%
63% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
West Ham U21
(Home) 21 Aug
West Ham U21
0 : 0 Southampton U21
18 Aug
Worthing FC
1 : 2 West Ham U21
24 Jul
Colchester
2 : 2 West Ham U21
21 Jul
Ebbsfleet
1 : 2 West Ham U21
04 May
Brighton U21
3 : 0 West Ham U21
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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
11 Feb
West Ham U21
1 : 0 Anderlecht 2
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Reading U21
(Away) 11 Aug
Bristol City U21
4 : 0 Reading U21
27 Apr
Reading U21
0 : 1 Huddersfield U21
13 Apr
Reading U21
4 : 1 Derby U21
30 Mar
Sunderland U21
2 : 2 Reading U21
25 Mar
Blackburn U21
3 : 1 Reading U21
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11 Aug
Bristol City U21
4 : 0 Reading U21
30 Mar
Sunderland U21
2 : 2 Reading U21
25 Mar
Blackburn U21
3 : 1 Reading U21
13 Mar
West Ham U21
1 : 2 Reading U21
02 Mar
Wolves U21
2 : 1 Reading 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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