Sport Picks
AI Match Summary
This match ends 2-2. Cup football at its most decisive.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
53%
15%
32%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Iraq U20
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
53%
/ Medium Confidence
- Look at the last few games and Iraq U20 come out ahead of Syria U20 on wins alone.
- Iraq U20 are the model's pick here, at 90%.
- Iraq U20 have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
- Historical meetings favor Iraq U20, who have won 2 of the last 5 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 6.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 3%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 67.4%
Iraq U20 Clean Sheet 20%
Syria U20 Clean Sheet 14%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Iraq U20 | Syria U20 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 33 | 30 |
| Wins | 19 | 12 |
| Draws | 7 | 7 |
| Losses | 7 | 11 |
| Goals Scored | 1.7 | 1.53 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.67 | 1.13 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.06 | 0.50 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Mar 26, 2026 WAFF Championship U20
Syria U20 vs Iraq U20
0:0
Nov 17, 2023 Friendly International
Iraq U20 vs Syria U20
1:0
Nov 14, 2023 Friendly International
Iraq U20 vs Syria U20
2:1
Mar 7, 2023 AFC Asian Cup U20
Iraq U20 vs Syria U20
1:1
Jul 6, 2012 Arab Cup U20
Iraq U20 vs Syria U20
2:2
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Iraq U20 85 / 100
Syria U20 10 / 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
Iraq U20 Syria U20
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Iraq U20 Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Iraq U20 found the back of the net in 82% of recent matches (33 games).
Defensive concern: Syria U20 conceded in 63% of 30 recent games.
These sides typically produce 2.00 goals when they meet.
Solid form: Iraq U20 remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Iraq U20 VS Syria U20
0.88 Goals Scored 0.5
0.5 Goals Conceded 1.25
38% Over 1.5 50%
38% Over 2.5 38%
0% Over 3.5 13%
Recent Form & Match History
Iraq U20
(Home) 06 Sept
Iraq U20
3 : 1 Thailand U20
03 Sept
United Arab Emirates U20
1 : 2 Iraq U20
31 Aug
Iraq U20
1 : 2 Turkmenistan U20
25 Aug
Iran U20
0 : 0 Iraq U20
22 Aug
Indonesia U20
1 : 2 Iraq U20
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06 Sept
Iraq U20
3 : 1 Thailand U20
31 Aug
Iraq U20
1 : 2 Turkmenistan U20
08 Jun
Iraq U20
0 : 0 Jordan U20
04 Jun
Iraq U20
1 : 0 Panama U20
29 Aug
Iraq U20
1 : 0 Bahrain U20
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Syria U20
(Away) 06 Sept
Uzbekistan U20
3 : 0 Syria U20
03 Sept
Bangladesh U20
0 : 3 Syria U20
31 Aug
Syria U20
0 : 1 India U20
24 Aug
Saudi Arabia U20
4 : 0 Syria U20
16 Aug
Oman U20
1 : 2 Syria U20
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06 Sept
Uzbekistan U20
3 : 0 Syria U20
03 Sept
Bangladesh U20
0 : 3 Syria U20
24 Aug
Saudi Arabia U20
4 : 0 Syria U20
16 Aug
Oman U20
1 : 2 Syria U20
13 Aug
Oman U20
1 : 1 Syria U20
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia U20 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:2 | 7 |
| 2 | Sudan U20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 3 | Kuwait U20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 4 | Jordan U20 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:2 | 2 |
Promotion - Arab Cup U20 2012 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria U20 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:0 | 7 |
| 2 | Libya U20 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 7 |
| 3 | Mauritania U20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 4 | Qatar U20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:11 | 0 |
Promotion - Arab Cup U20 2012 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams
League Standings (Group 3)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tunisia U20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 2 | Syria U20 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 3 | Morocco U20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 4 | Iraq U20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6:9 | 1 |
Promotion - Arab Cup U20 2012 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams
