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Costa Rica U21 vs Colombia U21 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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Central American & Caribbean Games Estadio Cibao FC, Santiago
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Costa Rica U21

1 - 1
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Colombia U21

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Match Events

8' Event
Marulanda M.
Assist: Mancilla G.
10' Event
Salazar E.
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

The Central American & Caribbean Games game between Costa Rica U21 and Colombia U21 finished 1-1.

Win Probability Meter

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

29%
Costa Rica U21
20%
Draws
51%
Colombia U21
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Colombia U21

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

51% / Medium Confidence
  • Colombia U21 carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Colombia U21 are the model's pick here, at 40%.
  • Regular Central American & Caribbean Games form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • Colombia U21 have won 2 of the last 3 meetings between these two.

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 25%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 31.200000000000003%
Costa Rica U21 Clean Sheet 12%
Colombia U21 Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Costa Rica U21 Colombia U21
Matches Played 25 32
Wins 12 17
Draws 3 7
Losses 10 8
Goals Scored 1.4 1.69
Goals Conceded 1.04 0.91
Expected Goals (xG) 0.81 1.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 3, 2026 Central American & Caribbean Games
Costa Rica U21 vs Colombia U21
1:1
Jul 21, 2018 Central American & Caribbean Games
Colombia U21 vs Costa Rica U21
1:0
Aug 14, 1998 Central American & Caribbean Games
Costa Rica U21 vs Colombia U21
0:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Costa Rica U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Salazar E.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.62
Avg xA / game 0.41

Colombia U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Marulanda M.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Costa Rica U21 27 / 100
Colombia U21 50 / 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 U21 Colombia U21

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Colombia U21 Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:3
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Costa Rica U21 scored in 68% of their last 25 outings.

Colombia U21 let in goals in 69% of their last 32 matches.

These sides typically produce 1.33 goals when they meet.

Costa Rica U21 went unbeaten in 2 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Costa Rica U21 VS Colombia U21
0.88 Goals Scored 1.75
1.75 Goals Conceded 0.75
63% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 38%
25% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Costa Rica U21

(Home)
03 Aug
Costa Rica U21
1 : 1
Colombia U21
01 Aug
Costa Rica U21
0 : 3
Panama U21
30 Jul
Cuba U21
1 : 0
Costa Rica U21
24 Jul
Costa Rica U21
1 : 2
Honduras U21
22 Jul
Costa Rica U21
3 : 2
Trinidad & Tobago U21
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Colombia U21

(Away)
07 Aug
Panama U21
2 : 1
Colombia U21
06 Aug
Colombia U21
0 : 1
Venezuela U21
03 Aug
Costa Rica U21
1 : 1
Colombia U21
01 Aug
Colombia U21
1 : 0
Cuba U21
30 Jul
Panama U21
0 : 1
Colombia U21
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Mexico U21 3 2 1 0 6:2 7
2 Venezuela U21 3 2 0 1 6:4 6
3 Dominican Republic U21 3 1 1 1 4:4 4
4 Guatemala U21 3 0 0 3 2:8 0
Promotion - Central American & Caribbean Games (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Colombia U21 3 2 1 0 3:1 7
2 Panama U21 3 2 0 1 6:1 6
3 Cuba U21 3 1 0 2 1:4 3
4 Costa Rica U21 3 0 1 2 1:5 1
Promotion - Central American & Caribbean Games (Play Offs)