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Costa Rica U21 vs El Salvador U21

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Central American & Caribbean Games 1998
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AI Match Summary

The Central American & Caribbean Games 1998 game between Costa Rica U21 and El Salvador U21 finished 1-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Costa Rica U21.

Win Probability Meter

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

40%
Costa Rica U21
33%
Draws
27%
El Salvador U21
Draw rate projection: 33% Favored: Costa Rica U21

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

70% / Medium Confidence
  • El Salvador U21 haven't matched Costa Rica U21's recent run of results.
  • 40% — that's where the model lands on Costa Rica U21 taking it.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • 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 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 66.6%
Costa Rica U21 Clean Sheet 17%
El Salvador U21 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Costa Rica U21 El Salvador U21
Matches Played 22 18
Wins 12 9
Draws 2 1
Losses 8 8
Goals Scored 1.38 1.63
Goals Conceded 1.13 1.63
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 1.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.13 1.63

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 17, 1998 Central American & Caribbean Games
Costa Rica U21 vs El Salvador U21
1:0

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Costa Rica U21 39 / 100
El Salvador U21 26 / 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 El Salvador U21

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick COS Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & 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

Attacking prowess: Costa Rica U21 scored in 73% of their last 22 outings.

Defensive concern: El Salvador U21 conceded in 67% of 18 recent games.

Difficult form: El Salvador U21 registered 4 defeats in their last 5 games.

Historical meetings average 1.00 goals per match.

Scoring Trends

Costa Rica U21 VS El Salvador U21
1.38 Goals Scored 1.63
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.63
63% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 38%

Tournament Bracket & Draw

Quarter-finals
Venezuela U218
Nicaragua U211
Jamaica U212
Trinidad & Tobago U213
Costa Rica U211
El Salvador U210
Colombia U210
Mexico U212
Semi-finals
Venezuela U215
Trinidad & Tobago U212
Costa Rica U210
Mexico U212
Final
Venezuela U213
Mexico U211
Trinidad & Tobago U211
Costa Rica U216