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Ivory Coast U20 vs Nigeria U20 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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Africa Cup of Nations U20 Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro
Ivory Coast U20 Logo

Ivory Coast U20

Wed, Aug 5, 2026
2 - 3
01:00 PM
Nigeria U20 Logo

Nigeria U20

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Match Events

18' Event
Keita N.
68' Event
Simeon H.
91' Event
Aliyu A.
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 2-3. The second leg ended 2-3.

Win Probability Meter

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

43%
Ivory Coast U20
15%
Draws
42%
Nigeria U20
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Ivory Coast U20

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

43% / Low Confidence
  • Ivory Coast U20 carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Ivory Coast U20 are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • Ivory Coast U20 have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Nigeria U20, who have won 1 of the last 4 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 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 70.6%
Ivory Coast U20 Clean Sheet 17%
Nigeria U20 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Ivory Coast U20 Nigeria U20
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 21 13
Draws 3 5
Losses 6 11
Goals Scored 1.97 1.34
Goals Conceded 0.87 1.28
Expected Goals (xG) 1.88 1.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 5, 2026 Africa Cup of Nations U20
Ivory Coast U20 vs Nigeria U20
2:3
Jul 23, 2025 Friendly International
Nigeria U20 vs Ivory Coast U20
0:1
Mar 14, 2015 Africa Cup of Nations U20
Nigeria U20 vs Ivory Coast U20
2:2
Jan 25, 2009 Africa Cup of Nations U20
Nigeria U20 vs Ivory Coast U20
3:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Ivory Coast U20 Compare

Top Goalscorer Keita N.
2 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.45
Avg xA / game 0.94

Nigeria U20 Compare

Top Goalscorer Simeon H.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Aliyu A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.77

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Ivory Coast U20 84 / 100
Nigeria 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

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Ivory Coast U20 Nigeria U20

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Ivory Coast 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

Ivory Coast U20 scored in 83% of their last 30 games.

H2H data points to 3.25 goals as a typical output.

Nigeria U20's defensive record shows goals conceded in 76% of 29 matches.

Recent resilience: Ivory Coast U20 stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Ivory Coast U20 VS Nigeria U20
1.63 Goals Scored 1.88
0.88 Goals Conceded 2.13
63% Over 1.5 100%
63% Over 2.5 75%
25% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

Ivory Coast U20

(Home)
09 Aug
Ivory Coast U20
0 : 1
Niger U20
05 Aug
Ivory Coast U20
2 : 3
Nigeria U20
01 Aug
Niger U20
0 : 2
Ivory Coast U20
26 Jul
Ivory Coast U20
5 : 0
Benin U20
13 Jun
Ivory Coast U20
3 : 1
D.R. Congo U20
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Nigeria U20

(Away)
09 Aug
Nigeria U20
1 : 4
Burkina Faso U20
05 Aug
Ivory Coast U20
2 : 3
Nigeria U20
02 Aug
Nigeria U20
0 : 2
Burkina Faso U20
30 Jul
Nigeria U20
3 : 0
Togo U20
27 Jul
Nigeria U20
4 : 2
Ghana U20
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

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Ivory Coast U20 2
Nigeria U20 3
Burkina Faso U20 2
Niger U20 0
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Nigeria U20 1
Burkina Faso U20 4
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