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Central Africa U20 vs D.R. Congo U20

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Africa Cup of Nations U20 2025 Suez Stadium, Suez
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Central Africa U20

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D.R. Congo U20

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Match Events

10' Event
Nzabakomada-Yakoma R.
22'
Tsoungui-Abega L.
41'
Nzabakomada-Yakoma R.
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

D.R. Congo U20 in this Africa Cup of Nations U20 2025 tie, finishing 1-3. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

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

16%
Central Africa U20
30%
Draws
54%
D.R. Congo U20
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: D.R. Congo U20

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

54% / Medium Confidence
  • D.R. Congo U20 have won more games recently than Central Africa U20.
  • 54% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • D.R. Congo U20 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor D.R. Congo U20, who have won 1 of the last 5 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 87%
Over 1.5 Goals 77.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 16.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 7%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 30%
Central Africa U20 Clean Sheet 22%
D.R. Congo U20 Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Central Africa U20 D.R. Congo U20
Matches Played 14 32
Wins 3 6
Draws 4 6
Losses 7 20
Goals Scored 1.07 0.88
Goals Conceded 1.57 1.56
Expected Goals (xG) 1.15 1.08
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 5, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations U20
Central Africa U20 vs D.R. Congo U20
1:3
May 4, 2012 Africa Cup of Nations U20
D.R. Congo U20 vs Central Africa U20
0:0
Apr 20, 2012 Africa Cup of Nations U20
Central Africa U20 vs D.R. Congo U20
0:0
May 2, 2010 Africa Cup of Nations U20
D.R. Congo U20 vs Central Africa U20
1:4
Apr 18, 2010 Africa Cup of Nations U20
Central Africa U20 vs D.R. Congo U20
3:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Central Africa U20 Compare

Top Goalscorer Nzabakomada-Yakoma R.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.88
Avg xA / game 0.57

D.R. Congo U20 Compare

Top Goalscorer Makanza N.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Ntanda S.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.98
Avg xA / game 0.6

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Central Africa U20 32 / 100
D.R. Congo U20 41 / 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
Central Africa U20 D.R. Congo U20

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick D.R. Congo U20 Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Defensive concern: D.R. Congo U20 conceded in 84% of 32 recent games.

Central Africa U20's goal record stands at 64% scoring rate across 14 recent games.

These sides typically produce 2.40 goals when they meet.

Solid form: Central Africa U20 remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Central Africa U20 VS D.R. Congo U20
0.67 Goals Scored 0.5
1.67 Goals Conceded 1.63
67% Over 1.5 88%
33% Over 2.5 38%
33% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Central Africa U20

(Home)
08 May
Central Africa U20
0 : 1
Ghana U20
05 May
Central Africa U20
1 : 3
D.R. Congo U20
02 May
Senegal U20
1 : 1
Central Africa U20
26 Feb
Central Africa U20
0 : 0
Congo U20
23 Feb
Central Africa U20
0 : 1
South Sudan U20
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D.R. Congo U20

(Away)
13 Jun
Ivory Coast U20
3 : 1
D.R. Congo U20
10 Jun
D.R. Congo U20
2 : 0
Saudi Arabia U21
07 Jun
D.R. Congo U20
2 : 2
Colombia U19
02 Jun
China U20
0 : 3
D.R. Congo U20
31 May
D.R. Congo U20
0 : 3
Tunisia U23
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 South Africa U20 4 2 1 1 6:3 7
2 Sierra Leone U20 4 2 1 1 6:5 7
3 Egypt U20 4 2 1 1 3:4 7
4 Zambia U20 4 1 3 0 2:1 6
5 Tanzania U20 4 0 0 4 0:4 0
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U20 2025 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Morocco U20 3 2 1 0 6:3 7
2 Nigeria U20 3 1 2 0 3:2 5
3 Tunisia U20 3 1 0 2 4:5 3
4 Kenya U20 3 0 1 2 5:8 1
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U20 2025 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Ghana U20 3 2 1 0 3:1 7
2 Senegal U20 3 1 1 1 3:2 4
3 D.R. Congo U20 3 1 1 1 4:4 4
4 Central Africa U20 3 0 1 2 2:5 1
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U20 2025 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams