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Costa Rica U21 vs Panama U21

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Central American & Caribbean Games Estadio Cibao FC, Santiago
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Match Events

39' Event
Diaz A.
45' Event
Sinisterra C.
Assist: Diaz A.
84' Event
Collymore R.
Assist: Morales A.

AI Match Summary

Panama U21 in this Central American & Caribbean Games matchup, with the score ending 0-3 — backing the pre-match view that favored Panama U21.

Win Probability Meter

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

26%
Costa Rica U21
15%
Draws
59%
Panama U21
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Panama U21

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

59% / Medium Confidence
  • Costa Rica U21 have won more games recently than Panama U21.
  • Panama U21 are the model's pick here, at 60%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 62.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 28.8%
Costa Rica U21 Clean Sheet 17%
Panama U21 Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Costa Rica U21 Panama U21
Matches Played 25 11
Wins 12 4
Draws 3 1
Losses 10 6
Goals Scored 1.4 1.45
Goals Conceded 1.04 1.45
Expected Goals (xG) 1.19 1.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 1, 2026 Central American & Caribbean Games
Costa Rica U21 vs Panama U21
0:3
Jul 23, 2006 Central American & Caribbean Games
Costa Rica U21 vs Panama U21
3:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Costa Rica U21 Compare

Avg xG / game 0.92
Avg xA / game 0.59

Panama U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Diaz A.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Sinisterra C.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.77

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Costa Rica U21 20 / 100
Panama U21 68 / 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 Panama U21

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Panama U21 Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

H2H data points to 3.50 goals as a typical output.

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

Panama U21's defensive record shows goals conceded in 64% of 11 matches.

Costa Rica U21 has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Costa Rica U21 VS Panama U21
1.13 Goals Scored 1.63
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.25
50% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 75%
25% Over 3.5 38%

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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Panama U21

(Away)
07 Aug
Panama U21
2 : 1
Colombia U21
05 Aug
Mexico U21
4 : 0
Panama U21
03 Aug
Panama U21
3 : 0
Cuba U21
01 Aug
Costa Rica U21
0 : 3
Panama 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
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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
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