Sport Picks
Wigan U21 vs Sheffield Utd U21
England
Professional Development League 2025/2026 
Match Events
28'
28'
Barry L.
35'
35'
Trialist
44'
44'
Trialist
AI Match Summary
The Professional Development League 2025/2026 game between Wigan U21 and Sheffield Utd U21 finished 2-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Wigan U21.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
51%
20%
29%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Wigan U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
20%
/ Low Confidence
- Sheffield Utd U21 carry the better recent record into this one.
- 36% — that's where the model lands on Wigan 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%).
- Sheffield Utd U21 have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 100%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 81.8%
Wigan U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Sheffield Utd U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Wigan U21 | Sheffield Utd U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 30 |
| Wins | 11 | 16 |
| Draws | 5 | 6 |
| Losses | 13 | 8 |
| Goals Scored | 2.31 | 1.93 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.14 | 1.57 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.94 | 2.00 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Feb 17, 2026 Professional Development League
Sheffield Utd U21 vs Wigan U21
3:2
Nov 4, 2025 Professional Development League
Wigan U21 vs Sheffield Utd U21
2:1
Mar 25, 2025 Professional Development League
Sheffield Utd U21 vs Wigan U21
2:1
Oct 8, 2024 Professional Development League
Wigan U21 vs Sheffield Utd U21
2:3
Jan 22, 2024 Professional Development League
Wigan U21 vs Sheffield Utd U21
0:3
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Wigan U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Trialist
2 Goals Avg xG / game 1.49
Avg xA / game 0.97
Sheffield Utd U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Barry L.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.82
Avg xA / game 1.11
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Wigan U21 34 / 100
Sheffield Utd U21 33 / 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
Wigan U21 Sheffield Utd U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & 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
Wigan U21 scored in 83% of their last 29 games.
Sheffield Utd U21 let in goals in 80% of their last 30 matches.
H2H data points to 3.80 goals as a typical output.
Recent resilience: Wigan U21 stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Wigan U21 VS Sheffield Utd U21
2 Goals Scored 2.13
1.88 Goals Conceded 1.88
100% Over 1.5 100%
63% Over 2.5 88%
63% Over 3.5 75%
Recent Form & Match History
Wigan U21
(Home) 21 Jul
Bury FC
4 : 0 Wigan U21
14 Apr
Wigan U21
3 : 2 Charlton U21
07 Apr
Wigan U21
0 : 2 Sheffield Wed U21
31 Mar
Wigan U21
2 : 0 Hull City U21
27 Mar
QPR U21
2 : 3 Wigan U21
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14 Apr
Wigan U21
3 : 2 Charlton U21
07 Apr
Wigan U21
0 : 2 Sheffield Wed U21
31 Mar
Wigan U21
2 : 0 Hull City U21
24 Mar
Wigan U21
2 : 3 Bristol City U21
10 Mar
Wigan U21
1 : 1 Barnsley U21
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Sheffield Utd U21
(Away) 27 Apr
Sheffield Utd U21
1 : 3 Norwich U21
21 Apr
Sheffield Utd U21
2 : 2 Swansea U21
13 Apr
Sheffield Utd U21
1 : 2 Bristol City U21
31 Mar
Colchester U21
2 : 4 Sheffield Utd U21
27 Mar
Barnsley U21
2 : 2 Sheffield Utd U21
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31 Mar
Colchester U21
2 : 4 Sheffield Utd U21
27 Mar
Barnsley U21
2 : 2 Sheffield Utd U21
17 Mar
QPR U21
0 : 2 Sheffield Utd U21
10 Mar
Hull City U21
2 : 2 Sheffield Utd U21
24 Feb
Coventry U21
1 : 0 Sheffield Utd U21
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brentford U21 | 28 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 67:34 | 58 |
| 2 | Sheffield Utd U21 | 28 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 58:39 | 52 |
| 3 | Bournemouth U21 | 28 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 67:47 | 50 |
| 4 | Swansea U21 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 69:50 | 48 |
| 5 | Peterborough U21 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 66:52 | 48 |
| 6 | Huddersfield U21 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 59:50 | 48 |
| 7 | Watford U21 | 28 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 69:53 | 45 |
| 8 | Charlton U21 | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 58:49 | 40 |
| 9 | Cardiff U21 | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 48:39 | 40 |
| 10 | Wigan U21 | 28 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 67:58 | 38 |
| 11 | Hull City U21 | 28 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 49:53 | 37 |
| 12 | Barnsley U21 | 28 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 51:58 | 37 |
| 13 | Millwall U21 | 28 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 48:52 | 36 |
| 14 | Bristol City U21 | 28 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 45:54 | 35 |
| 15 | Coventry U21 | 28 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 46:63 | 35 |
| 16 | QPR U21 | 28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 51:61 | 33 |
| 17 | Sheffield Wed U21 | 28 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 49:63 | 30 |
| 18 | Colchester U21 | 28 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 40:77 | 24 |
| 19 | Fleetwood Town U21 | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 36:63 | 23 |
| 20 | Crewe U21 | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 41:69 | 23 |
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