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Costa Rica U16 vs Nigeria U16 Prediction & H2H Stats

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World Cup U16 1985 Dalian People's Stadium, Dalian
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AI Match Summary

Nigeria U16 in this World Cup U16 1985 tie, finishing 0-3. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

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

33%
Costa Rica U16
15%
Draws
52%
Nigeria U16
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Nigeria U16

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

52% / Medium Confidence
  • Costa Rica U16 haven't matched Nigeria U16's recent run of results.
  • 52% — that's where the model lands on Nigeria U16 taking it.
  • Nigeria U16 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Nigeria U16, 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) 66.2%
Costa Rica U16 Clean Sheet 18%
Nigeria U16 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Costa Rica U16 Nigeria U16
Matches Played 4 19
Wins 1 11
Draws 0 3
Losses 3 5
Goals Scored 1 1.74
Goals Conceded 2.25 0.89
Expected Goals (xG) 1.88 1.36
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 4, 1985 World Cup U17
Costa Rica U16 vs Nigeria U16
0:3

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Costa Rica U16 28 / 100
Nigeria U16 38 / 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
Costa Rica U16 Nigeria U16

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Nigeria U16 Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Historical meetings average 3.00 goals per match.

Difficult form: Nigeria U16 registered 3 defeats in their last 5 games.

Costa Rica U16's goal record stands at 50% scoring rate across 4 recent games.

Defensive concern: Nigeria U16 conceded in 53% of 19 recent games.

Scoring Trends

Costa Rica U16 VS Nigeria U16
3 Goals Scored 1.63
0 Goals Conceded 0.75
100% Over 1.5 63%
100% Over 2.5 38%
0% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Costa Rica U16

(Home)
17 May
Costa Rica U16
3 : 0
Belize U16
04 Aug
Costa Rica U16
0 : 3
Nigeria U16
02 Aug
Costa Rica U16
0 : 2
Italy U16
31 Jul
Saudi Arabia U16
4 : 1
Costa Rica U16

Nigeria U16

(Away)
25 Mar
Morocco U16
3 : 5
Nigeria U16
22 Mar
Morocco U16
3 : 2
Nigeria U16
04 Jun
Nigeria U16
1 : 2
USA U16
17 Jun
Nigeria U16
0 : 1
Saudi Arabia U16
14 Jun
China U16
0 : 3
Nigeria U16
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 China U16 3 2 1 0 6:3 5
2 Guinea U16 3 2 0 1 5:2 4
3 USA U16 3 1 0 2 3:5 2
4 Bolivia U16 3 0 1 2 2:6 1
Promotion - World Cup U16 1985 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Australia U16 3 3 0 0 4:1 6
2 Germany U16 3 1 1 1 5:3 3
3 Argentina U16 3 1 1 1 5:4 3
4 Congo U16 3 0 0 3 4:10 0
Promotion - World Cup U16 1985 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Saudi Arabia U16 3 2 1 0 7:2 5
2 Nigeria U16 3 2 1 0 4:0 5
3 Italy U16 3 1 0 2 3:4 2
4 Costa Rica U16 3 0 0 3 1:9 0
Promotion - World Cup U16 1985 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Hungary U16 3 2 1 0 4:0 5
2 Brazil U16 3 2 0 1 4:2 4
3 Mexico U16 3 1 1 1 3:3 3
4 Qatar U16 3 0 0 3 2:8 0
Promotion - World Cup U16 1985 (Play Offs)