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Eswatini U20 vs Zambia U20 Prediction & H2H Stats

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COSAFA Championship U20 2022 Somhlolo Stadium, Lobamba
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Match Events

23'
Dube P.
26'
Kanda D.
38' Event
Mukosha E.

AI Match Summary

The COSAFA Championship U20 2022 game between Eswatini U20 and Zambia U20 finished 0-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Zambia U20.

Win Probability Meter

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

28%
Eswatini U20
15%
Draws
57%
Zambia U20
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Zambia U20

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

57% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Zambia U20 come out ahead of Eswatini U20 on wins alone.
  • 57% — that's where the model lands on Zambia U20 taking it.
  • European nights carry their own weight — this COSAFA Championship U20 2022 fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • These two have met 3 times recently and Zambia U20 have taken 3 of them.

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 25.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 66.2%
Eswatini U20 Clean Sheet 10%
Zambia U20 Clean Sheet 18%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Eswatini U20 Zambia U20
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 9 17
Draws 5 5
Losses 16 8
Goals Scored 1.17 1.57
Goals Conceded 1.9 1
Expected Goals (xG) 0.81 1.88
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 7, 2025 COSAFA Championship U20
Zambia U20 vs Eswatini U20
3:0
Oct 9, 2022 COSAFA Championship U20
Eswatini U20 vs Zambia U20
0:2
Dec 11, 2017 COSAFA Championship U20
Zambia U20 vs Eswatini U20
2:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Eswatini U20 Compare

Avg xG / game 0.62
Avg xA / game 0.41

Zambia U20 Compare

Top Goalscorer Mukosha E.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Mutale L.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.71
Avg xA / game 1.04

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Eswatini U20 10 / 100
Zambia U20 85 / 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
Eswatini U20 Zambia U20

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Zambia 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

H2H data points to 2.33 goals as a typical output.

Eswatini U20 found the back of the net in 50% of recent matches (30 games).

Defensive concern: Zambia U20 conceded in 57% of 30 recent games.

Eswatini U20 has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Eswatini U20 VS Zambia U20
0.75 Goals Scored 1.5
2.25 Goals Conceded 0.88
100% Over 1.5 63%
50% Over 2.5 50%
38% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Eswatini U20

(Home)
23 Sept
South Africa U20
2 : 0
Eswatini U20
21 Sept
Eswatini U20
3 : 2
Lesotho U20
19 Sept
Angola U20
4 : 0
Eswatini U20
22 Nov
Eswatini U20
0 : 2
Lesotho U20
22 Nov
Eswatini U20
2 : 0
Mozambique U20
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Zambia U20

(Away)
27 Sept
Zambia U20
3 : 0
Namibia U20
25 Sept
South Africa U20
4 : 2
Zambia U20
23 Sept
Zambia U20
3 : 1
Botswana U20
21 Sept
Zambia U20
3 : 0
Comoros U20
18 Sept
Zambia U20
2 : 0
Malawi U20
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Zambia U20 3 3 0 0 6:0 9
2 Eswatini U20 3 2 0 1 9:3 6
3 Botswana U20 3 1 0 2 2:3 3
4 Mauritius U20 3 0 0 3 0:11 0
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2022 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Mozambique U20 3 3 0 0 8:2 9
2 Angola U20 3 2 0 1 13:2 6
3 Lesotho U20 3 1 0 2 2:7 3
4 Seychelles U20 3 0 0 3 2:14 0
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2022 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 South Africa U20 3 2 0 1 9:4 6
2 Malawi U20 3 2 0 1 7:4 6
3 Comoros U20 3 2 0 1 3:4 6
4 Namibia U20 3 0 0 3 4:11 0
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2022 (Play Offs)