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Eswatini U20 vs Zimbabwe U20

Africa Africa

COSAFA Championship U20 2024 Lalgy Arena, Matola
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Match Events

24'
Dlamini S.
26' Event
Cherera A.
Assist: Chapinduka A.
50' Event
Muzenda N.
(Penalty)

AI Match Summary

Zimbabwe U20 in this COSAFA Championship U20 2024 matchup, with the score ending 0-3 — backing the pre-match view that favored Zimbabwe U20.

Win Probability Meter

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

43%
Eswatini U20
15%
Draws
42%
Zimbabwe U20
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Eswatini U20

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

15% / Low Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Zimbabwe U20 lately — more wins on the board than Eswatini U20.
  • Eswatini U20 are the model's pick here, at 36%.
  • Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
  • 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 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 67%
Eswatini U20 Clean Sheet 12%
Zimbabwe U20 Clean Sheet 11%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Eswatini U20 Zimbabwe U20
Matches Played 27 29
Wins 8 9
Draws 5 7
Losses 14 13
Goals Scored 1.19 1.31
Goals Conceded 1.81 1.38
Expected Goals (xG) 1.25 1.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 28, 2024 COSAFA Championship U20
Eswatini U20 vs Zimbabwe U20
0:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Eswatini U20 Compare

Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.63

Zimbabwe U20 Compare

Top Goalscorer Cherera A.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Ndhlovu P.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Eswatini U20 35 / 100
Zimbabwe U20 33 / 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 Zimbabwe U20

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Defensive concern: Zimbabwe U20 conceded in 69% of 29 recent games.

Games between these two average 3.00 goals.

Away concern: Zimbabwe U20 has suffered 4 losses in 5 recent matches.

Eswatini U20 scored in 52% of their last 27 games.

Scoring Trends

Eswatini U20 VS Zimbabwe U20
1 Goals Scored 1.38
2.13 Goals Conceded 1.5
88% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 63%
25% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Eswatini U20

(Home)
22 Nov
Eswatini U20
0 : 2
Lesotho U20
22 Nov
Eswatini U20
2 : 0
Mozambique U20
09 Jul
South Africa U20
2 : 0
Eswatini U20
07 Jul
Zambia U20
3 : 0
Eswatini U20
05 Jul
Eswatini U20
1 : 3
Botswana U20
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Zimbabwe U20

(Away)
08 Jul
Angola U20
2 : 0
Zimbabwe U20
06 Jul
Namibia U20
3 : 2
Zimbabwe U20
04 Jul
Malawi U20
2 : 1
Zimbabwe U20
03 Oct
Zimbabwe U20
2 : 3
Zambia U20
30 Sept
Mozambique U20
0 : 1
Zimbabwe U20
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Zimbabwe U20 3 2 1 0 5:1 7
2 Botswana U20 3 1 2 0 3:2 5
3 Eswatini U20 3 1 1 1 5:7 4
4 Mozambique U20 3 0 0 3 5:8 0
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2024 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Angola U20 2 2 0 0 4:1 6
2 Zambia U20 2 1 0 1 3:4 3
3 Namibia U20 2 0 0 2 1:3 0
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2024 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 South Africa U20 3 3 0 0 13:0 9
2 Comoros U20 3 1 0 2 2:4 3
3 Malawi U20 3 1 0 2 4:9 3
4 Lesotho U20 3 1 0 2 3:9 3
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2024 (Play Offs)