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Costa Rica 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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Costa Rica U20

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Soviet Union U20

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AI Match Summary

This match ends 0-1, with Soviet Union U20 advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

43%
Costa Rica U20
15%
Draws
42%
Soviet Union U20
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Costa Rica U20

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

42% / Low Confidence
  • Soviet Union U20 carry the better recent record into this one.
  • 42% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • Soviet Union U20 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • 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) 67.8%
Costa Rica U20 Clean Sheet 20%
Soviet Union U20 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Costa Rica U20 Soviet Union U20
Matches Played 31 30
Wins 10 18
Draws 5 2
Losses 16 10
Goals Scored 1.48 1.87
Goals Conceded 1.19 1.17
Expected Goals (xG) 1.67 1.06
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Feb 19, 1989 World Cup U20
Costa Rica U20 vs Soviet Union U20
0:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Costa Rica U20 32 / 100
Soviet Union U20 29 / 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 U20 Soviet Union U20

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Soviet Union U20 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

Soviet Union U20's defensive record shows goals conceded in 67% of 30 matches.

Costa Rica U20 went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Attacking prowess: Costa Rica U20 scored in 58% of their last 31 outings.

These sides typically produce 1.00 goals when they meet.

Scoring Trends

Costa Rica U20 VS -
2.13 Goals Scored 0
1.13 Goals Conceded 0
63% Over 1.5 0%
63% Over 2.5 0%
25% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Costa Rica U20

(Home)
07 Aug
Costa Rica U20
0 : 2
USA U20
04 Aug
Costa Rica U20
2 : 1
Haiti U20
30 Jul
Costa Rica U20
4 : 1
Antigua and Barbuda U20
28 Jul
Costa Rica U20
0 : 2
Mexico U20
24 Jul
Guatemala U20
0 : 1
Costa Rica 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)