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D.R. Congo U23 vs Mali U23

Africa Africa

Africa Cup of Nations U23 2019
Thu, Sep 5, 2019
VS
02:00 PM
Our Tip

AI Match Summary

A one-off knockout match in the Africa Cup of Nations U23 2019. Form suggests where the edge lies here. Recent numbers: D.R. Congo U23 at 0.64 goals for, 1.36 against; Mali U23 at 1.61 for, 0.96 against. Past meetings favor D.R. Congo U23 slightly — 0-0-2 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Sep 9, 2019, ending 0:0. Model xG sits at 1.17 vs 1.14, favoring Mali U23. Away (2) are the model's selection here, or BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

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

27%
D.R. Congo U23
15%
Draws
58%
Mali U23
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Mali U23

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

58% / Medium Confidence
  • D.R. Congo U23 haven't matched Mali U23's recent run of results.
  • Mali U23 are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • Mali U23 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • 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 25%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 66.6%
D.R. Congo U23 Clean Sheet 20%
Mali U23 Clean Sheet 12%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric D.R. Congo U23 Mali U23
Matches Played 11 28
Wins 2 14
Draws 2 6
Losses 7 8
Goals Scored 0.64 1.61
Goals Conceded 1.36 0.96
Expected Goals (xG) 1.17 1.14
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 9, 2019 Africa Cup of Nations U23
Mali U23 vs D.R. Congo U23
0:0
Sep 5, 2019 Africa Cup of Nations U23
D.R. Congo U23 vs Mali U23
0:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

D.R. Congo U23 10 / 100
Mali U23 83 / 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
D.R. Congo U23 Mali U23

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Mali U23 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

Mali U23's defensive record shows goals conceded in 64% of 28 matches.

D.R. Congo U23 scored in 36% of their last 11 games.

These sides typically produce 0.00 goals when they meet.

Solid form: D.R. Congo U23 remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

D.R. Congo U23 VS Mali U23
0 Goals Scored 1.88
0.4 Goals Conceded 1.13
0% Over 1.5 75%
0% Over 2.5 63%
0% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

D.R. Congo U23

(Home)
30 Mar
Algeria U23
1 : 0
D.R. Congo U23
27 Mar
Algeria U23
1 : 0
D.R. Congo U23
30 Oct
Algeria U23
3 : 1
D.R. Congo U23
23 Oct
D.R. Congo U23
4 : 1
Algeria U23
27 Sept
D.R. Congo U23
1 : 0
Ethiopia U23
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Mali U23

(Away)
18 Nov
Indonesia U23
2 : 2
Mali U23
15 Nov
Indonesia U23
0 : 3
Mali U23
19 Jul
FC Bobigny 93
0 : 3
Mali U23
06 Jul
Mali U23
1 : 0
Mali U20
02 Jul
Mali U23
2 : 0
Mali U20
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

Semi-finals
Angola U23 1
South Africa U23 6
Mozambique U23 0
Zimbabwe U23 2
Malawi U23 0
Zambia U23 2
Burundi U23 1
Congo U23 2
Ghana U23 4
Gabon U23 0
Equatorial Guinea U23 1
Algeria U23 3
Cameroon U23 -
Sierra Leone U23 -
South Sudan U23 0
Tunisia U23 1
Niger U23 2
Ivory Coast U23 8
Guinea U23 2
Senegal U23 1
Sudan U23 2
Kenya U23 0
Libya U23 2
Nigeria U23 4
D.R. Congo U23 0
Morocco U23 6
Ethiopia U23 1
Mali U23 5
Final
South Africa U23 5
Zimbabwe U23 0
Zambia U23 5
Congo U23 4
Ghana U23 2
Algeria U23 1
Cameroon U23 2
Tunisia U23 2
Ivory Coast U23 2
Guinea U23 2
Sudan U23 1
Nigeria U23 5
Morocco U23 1
Mali U23 2