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Wigan U23 vs Sheffield Utd U23 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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Professional Development League 2021/2022
Wigan U23 Logo

Wigan U23

1 - 2
FT
Sheffield Utd U23 Logo

Sheffield Utd U23

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Match Events

15' Event
Costello T.
(Penalty)
18' Event
Ayari H.
29' Event
Arblaster O.
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

The Professional Development League 2021/2022 game between Wigan U23 and Sheffield Utd U23 finished 1-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Sheffield Utd U23.

Win Probability Meter

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

40%
Wigan U23
20%
Draws
40%
Sheffield Utd U23
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

40% / Low Confidence
  • Wigan U23 haven't matched Sheffield Utd U23's recent run of results.
  • Model gives Wigan U23 a 40% chance of winning this.
  • 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 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 74.6%
Wigan U23 Clean Sheet 11%
Sheffield Utd U23 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Wigan U23 Sheffield Utd U23
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 13 16
Draws 5 4
Losses 11 9
Goals Scored 1.72 1.79
Goals Conceded 1.41 1.31
Expected Goals (xG) 1.31 1.81
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 18, 2022 Professional Development League
Sheffield Utd U23 vs Wigan U23
2:1
Jan 24, 2022 Professional Development League
Wigan U23 vs Sheffield Utd U23
1:2
May 11, 2021 Professional Development League
Sheffield Utd U23 vs Wigan U23
4:1
Nov 25, 2020 Professional Development League
Wigan U23 vs Sheffield Utd U23
1:0
Feb 13, 2020 Professional Development League
Wigan U23 vs Sheffield Utd U23
1:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Wigan U23 Compare

Avg xG / game 1.01
Avg xA / game 0.66

Sheffield Utd U23 Compare

Top Goalscorer Ayari H.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Arblaster O.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.65
Avg xA / game 1.01

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Wigan U23 47 / 100
Sheffield Utd U23 22 / 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
Wigan U23 Sheffield Utd U23

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Wigan U23 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

Wigan U23's goal record stands at 86% scoring rate across 29 recent games.

Defensive concern: Sheffield Utd U23 conceded in 69% of 29 recent games.

Games between these two average 2.60 goals.

Solid form: Wigan U23 remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Wigan U23 VS Sheffield Utd U23
1.5 Goals Scored 2
1.63 Goals Conceded 1.13
100% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Wigan U23

(Home)
20 Jul
Alvechurch
1 : 3
Wigan U23
13 Jul
Hyde
0 : 3
Wigan U23
03 May
QPR U23
3 : 2
Wigan U23
28 Apr
Wigan U23
2 : 2
Swansea U23
19 Apr
Wigan U23
1 : 2
Hull City U23
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Sheffield Utd U23

(Away)
09 May
Sheffield Utd U23
0 : 1
Bristol City U23
03 May
Ipswich U23
3 : 0
Sheffield Utd U23
26 Apr
Sheffield Utd U23
1 : 1
Millwall U23
11 Apr
Crewe U23
0 : 3
Sheffield Utd U23
05 Apr
QPR U23
0 : 1
Sheffield Utd U23
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Sheffield Utd U23 23 15 3 5 47:23 48
2 Coventry U23 23 13 4 6 57:39 43
3 Hull City U23 23 12 4 7 44:41 40
4 Wigan U23 23 7 4 12 31:39 25
5 Crewe U23 23 7 2 14 27:50 23
6 Peterborough U23 23 5 7 11 36:41 22
7 Barnsley U23 23 5 7 11 22:42 22
8 Sheffield Wed U23 23 4 8 11 21:32 20
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League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Ipswich U23 24 16 3 5 58:27 51
2 Bristol City U23 24 15 5 4 60:31 50
3 Cardiff U23 24 15 2 7 44:30 47
4 Charlton U23 24 10 6 8 55:46 36
5 Millwall U23 24 9 3 12 34:45 30
6 Colchester U23 24 8 5 11 35:44 29
7 Watford U23 24 6 7 11 28:43 25
8 Swansea U23 24 5 9 10 34:41 24
9 QPR U23 24 7 3 14 34:53 24
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