Sport Picks
Ethiopia U23 vs D.R. Congo U23
Africa
Africa Cup of Nations U23 2023 
AI Match Summary
Neither side could be separated in this Africa Cup of Nations U23 2023 tie, finishing 0-0. Extra time or penalties follow.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
35%
30%
35%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Draw
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
35%
/ Low Confidence
- D.R. Congo U23 have won more games recently than Ethiopia U23.
- 35% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
- D.R. Congo U23 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
- Historical meetings favor Ethiopia U23, who have won 1 of the last 3 encounters.
- 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 14.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 7%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 66.2%
Ethiopia U23 Clean Sheet 20%
D.R. Congo U23 Clean Sheet 14%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Ethiopia U23 | D.R. Congo U23 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 7 | 11 |
| Wins | 1 | 2 |
| Draws | 4 | 2 |
| Losses | 2 | 7 |
| Goals Scored | 1 | 0.64 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.57 | 1.36 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.06 | 0.85 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 27, 2022 Africa Cup of Nations U23
D.R. Congo U23 vs Ethiopia U23
1:0
Sep 22, 2022 Africa Cup of Nations U23
Ethiopia U23 vs D.R. Congo U23
0:0
Jul 28, 2021 Friendly International
Ethiopia U23 vs D.R. Congo U23
2:1
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Ethiopia U23 36 / 100
D.R. Congo U23 21 / 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
Ethiopia U23 D.R. Congo U23
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick D.R. Congo 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
Defensive concern: D.R. Congo U23 conceded in 73% of 11 recent games.
Solid form: Ethiopia U23 remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.
Difficult form: D.R. Congo U23 registered 3 defeats in their last 5 games.
Attacking prowess: Ethiopia U23 scored in 57% of their last 7 outings.
Scoring Trends
Ethiopia U23 VS D.R. Congo U23
1 Goals Scored 0.13
1.57 Goals Conceded 1.13
71% Over 1.5 38%
43% Over 2.5 38%
29% Over 3.5 0%
Recent Form & Match History
Ethiopia U23
(Home) 27 Sept
D.R. Congo U23
1 : 0 Ethiopia U23
22 Sept
Ethiopia U23
0 : 0 D.R. Congo U23
28 Jul
Ethiopia U23
2 : 1 D.R. Congo U23
23 Jul
Ethiopia U23
1 : 1 Burundi U23
17 Jul
Ethiopia U23
3 : 3 Eritrea U23
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22 Sept
Ethiopia U23
0 : 0 D.R. Congo U23
28 Jul
Ethiopia U23
2 : 1 D.R. Congo U23
23 Jul
Ethiopia U23
1 : 1 Burundi U23
17 Jul
Ethiopia U23
3 : 3 Eritrea U23
21 Mar
Ethiopia U23
1 : 1 Mali U23
D.R. Congo U23
(Away) 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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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
22 Sept
Ethiopia U23
0 : 0 D.R. Congo U23
28 Jul
Ethiopia U23
2 : 1 D.R. Congo U23
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Tournament Bracket & Draw
Quarter-finals
Guinea Bissau U23 2
Niger U23 4
TBD -
Ivory Coast U23 -
Sudan U23 -
TBD -
TBD -
Benin U23 -
Tanzania U23 3
South Sudan U23 3
TBD -
Nigeria U23 -
Guinea U23 -
TBD -
TBD -
Uganda U23 -
Eswatini U23 3
Botswana U23 2
TBD -
Egypt U23 -
Sierra Leone U23 -
TBD -
TBD -
Zambia U23 -
Mauritania U23 1
Togo U23 2
TBD -
South Africa U23 -
Congo U23 -
TBD -
TBD -
Tunisia U23 -
Ethiopia U23 0
D.R. Congo U23 1
TBD -
Algeria U23 -
Mozambique U23 5
Mauritius U23 1
TBD -
Ghana U23 -
Burkina Faso U23 2
Gambia U23 2
TBD -
Senegal U23 -
Libya U23 4
Rwanda U23 4
TBD -
Mali U23 -
Madagascar U23 12
Seychelles U23 1
TBD -
Gabon U23 -
Angola U23 8
Namibia U23 1
TBD -
Cameroon U23 -
Semi-finals
Niger U23 1
Ivory Coast U23 1
Sudan U23 3
Benin U23 3
Tanzania U23 1
Nigeria U23 3
Guinea U23 -
Uganda U23 -
Eswatini U23 0
Egypt U23 1
Sierra Leone U23 1
Zambia U23 2
Togo U23 2
South Africa U23 2
Congo U23 2
Tunisia U23 2
D.R. Congo U23 5
Algeria U23 4
Mozambique U23 1
Ghana U23 4
Burkina Faso U23 0
Senegal U23 1
Rwanda U23 1
Mali U23 2
Madagascar U23 0
Gabon U23 5
Angola U23 2
Cameroon U23 3
Final
Niger U23 2
Sudan U23 1
Nigeria U23 0
Guinea U23 2
Egypt U23 2
Zambia U23 0
South Africa U23 1
Congo U23 1
Algeria U23 1
Ghana U23 2
Senegal U23 3
Mali U23 4
Gabon U23 2
Cameroon U23 1
