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Colombia U20 vs Soviet Union U20 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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World Cup U20 1989 Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam
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Colombia U20

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Soviet Union U20

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AI Match Summary

Soviet Union U20 in this World Cup U20 1989 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

49%
Colombia U20
15%
Draws
36%
Soviet Union U20
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Colombia U20

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

49% / Medium Confidence
  • Attack-wise there's a gap: Soviet Union U20 at 1.87 per game, Colombia U20 at 1.48.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 39%.
  • Both sides arrive with similar form. In a knockout tie, that makes this genuinely unpredictable.
  • Historical meetings favor Soviet Union U20, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
  • 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 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 12.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71%
Colombia U20 Clean Sheet 20%
Soviet Union U20 Clean Sheet 12%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Colombia U20 Soviet Union U20
Matches Played 29 30
Wins 18 18
Draws 6 2
Losses 5 10
Goals Scored 1.48 1.87
Goals Conceded 0.83 1.17
Expected Goals (xG) 1.17 0.81
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Feb 22, 1989 World Cup U20
Colombia U20 vs Soviet Union U20
1:3

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Colombia U20 31 / 100
Soviet Union U20 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

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Colombia U20 Soviet Union U20

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Colombia U20 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

These sides typically produce 4.00 goals when they meet.

Colombia U20's goal record stands at 79% scoring rate across 29 recent games.

Defensive concern: Soviet Union U20 conceded in 67% of 30 recent games.

Recent resilience: Colombia U20 stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Colombia U20 VS -
1.13 Goals Scored 0
0.63 Goals Conceded 0
38% Over 1.5 0%
38% Over 2.5 0%
25% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Colombia U20

(Home)
28 May
Colombia U20
2 : 1
Costa Rica U20
26 May
Colombia U20
1 : 0
Costa Rica U20
18 Oct
Colombia U20
1 : 0
France U20
15 Oct
Argentina U20
1 : 0
Colombia U20
11 Oct
Spain U20
2 : 3
Colombia U20
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Soviet Union U20

(Away)
29 Jun
Australia U20
1 : 2
Soviet Union U20
26 Jun
Brazil U20
3 : 0
Soviet Union U20
23 Jun
Spain U20
1 : 3
Soviet Union U20
20 Jun
Trinidad & Tobago U20
0 : 4
Soviet Union U20
18 Jun
Australia U20
1 : 0
Soviet Union U20
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Portugal U20 3 2 0 1 2:3 4
2 Nigeria U20 3 1 1 1 3:3 3
3 Czechoslovakia U20 3 1 1 1 2:2 3
4 Saudi Arabia U20 3 1 0 2 4:3 2
Promotion - World Cup U20 1989 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Soviet Union U20 3 3 0 0 7:2 6
2 Colombia U20 3 1 0 2 3:4 2
3 Syria U20 3 1 0 2 4:6 2
4 Costa Rica U20 3 1 0 2 2:4 2
Promotion - World Cup U20 1989 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Brazil U20 3 3 0 0 10:1 6
2 USA U20 3 1 1 1 4:4 3
3 German Democratic Republic U20 3 1 0 2 3:4 2
4 Mali U20 3 0 1 2 1:9 1
Promotion - World Cup U20 1989 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Iraq U20 3 3 0 0 4:0 6
2 Argentina U20 3 1 0 2 3:3 2
3 Norway U20 3 1 0 2 4:5 2
4 Spain U20 3 1 0 2 4:7 2
Promotion - World Cup U20 1989 (Play Offs)