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Australia U20 vs Iraq U20

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AFC Asian Cup U20 2025 Bao'an Stadium, Shenzhen
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Match Events

15' Event
Faisal A.
Assist: Dheyaa L.
22' Event
Jovanovic L.
26' Event
Qabeel M.
Assist: Dheyaa L.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 3-2, with Australia U20 advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

33%
Australia U20
20%
Draws
47%
Iraq U20
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Iraq U20

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

20% / Low Confidence
  • Iraq U20 have managed 1.67 goals a game lately — Australia U20 are scoring more at 2.07.
  • Win probability leans Australia U20's way, sitting at 36%.
  • Both sides arrive with similar form. In a knockout tie, that makes this genuinely unpredictable.
  • Historical meetings favor Australia U20, who have won 2 of the last 2 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

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 35%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.2%
Australia U20 Clean Sheet 20%
Iraq U20 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Australia U20 Iraq U20
Matches Played 30 27
Wins 15 15
Draws 3 6
Losses 12 6
Goals Scored 2.07 1.67
Goals Conceded 1.47 0.7
Expected Goals (xG) 1.46 1.17
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Feb 22, 2025 AFC Asian Cup U20
Australia U20 vs Iraq U20
3:2
Oct 18, 2022 AFC Asian Cup U20
Australia U20 vs Iraq U20
1:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Australia U20 Compare

Top Goalscorer Jovanovic L.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Kikianis P.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.12
Avg xA / game 0.73

Iraq U20 Compare

Top Goalscorer Faisal A.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Qabeel M.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.65

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Australia U20 36 / 100
Iraq U20 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

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Australia U20 Iraq U20

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Australia U20 scored in 80% of their last 30 outings.

H2H data points to 3.00 goals as a typical output.

Australia U20 has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Iraq U20 has conceded goals in 48% of their last 27 outings.

Scoring Trends

Australia U20 VS Iraq U20
1.71 Goals Scored 0.63
1.71 Goals Conceded 0
86% Over 1.5 13%
57% Over 2.5 0%
57% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Australia U20

(Home)
06 Sept
Australia U20
0 : 2
Indonesia U20
03 Sept
Malaysia U20
2 : 2
Australia U20
31 Aug
Australia U20
2 : 0
Laos U20
31 Mar
China U20
2 : 4
Australia U20
28 Mar
China U20
1 : 0
Australia U20
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Iraq U20

(Away)
06 Sept
Iraq U20
3 : 1
Thailand U20
03 Sept
United Arab Emirates U20
1 : 2
Iraq U20
31 Aug
Iraq U20
1 : 2
Turkmenistan U20
25 Aug
Iran U20
0 : 0
Iraq U20
22 Aug
Indonesia U20
1 : 2
Iraq U20
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

Quarter-finals
Australia U20 3
Iraq U20 2
Iran U20 1
Japan U20 2
Saudi Arabia U20 1
China U20 0
South Korea U20 4
Uzbekistan U20 3
Semi-finals
Australia U20 2
Japan U20 0
Saudi Arabia U20 1
South Korea U20 0
Final
Australia U20 2
Saudi Arabia U20 1