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Japan U17 vs South Africa U17

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World Cup U17 2025 Aspire Zone, Doha
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Japan U17

3 - 0
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South Africa U17

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Match Events

29'
Sub
Yu Mendy S. In: Fujii S.
Out: Yu Mendy S.
30'
Sub
Mlangeni T. In: Dhlamini L.
Out: Mlangeni T.
46'
Sub
Kobayashi S. In: Yoshida M.
Out: Kobayashi S.
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

Japan U17 in this World Cup U17 2025 tie, finishing 3-0. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

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

90%
Japan U17
6%
Draws
4%
South Africa U17
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: Japan U17

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

95% / Very High Confidence
  • Japan U17 have won more games recently than South Africa U17.
  • Win probability leans Japan U17's way, sitting at 90%.
  • Japan U17 have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Japan U17, who have won 1 of the last 1 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 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 21.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.4%
Japan U17 Clean Sheet 20%
South Africa U17 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Japan U17 South Africa U17
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 18 8
Draws 3 7
Losses 9 15
Goals Scored 1.38 1.14
Goals Conceded 0.88 2
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 1.14
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.88 2.00

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Nov 15, 2025 World Cup U17
Japan U17 vs South Africa U17
3:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Japan U17 Compare

Top Goalscorer Asada H.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Yoshida M.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69

South Africa U17 Compare

Avg xG / game 1.04
Avg xA / game 0.63

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Japan U17 85 / 100
South Africa U17 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
Japan U17 South Africa U17

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick JPN Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & 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

Japan U17 scored in 83% of their last 30 games.

South Africa U17 let in goals in 90% of their last 30 matches.

Japan U17 went unbeaten in 5 of their last 5 games.

Historical meetings average 3.00 goals per match.

Scoring Trends

Japan U17 VS South Africa U17
1.38 Goals Scored 1.14
0.88 Goals Conceded 2
75% Over 1.5 100%
63% Over 2.5 71%
0% Over 3.5 43%

Recent Form & Match History

Japan U17

(Home)
22 May
China U17
2 : 3
Japan U17
19 May
Japan U17
2 : 1
Uzbekistan U17
15 May
Japan U17
5 : 0
Tajikistan U17
12 May
Japan U17
3 : 1
Indonesia U17
09 May
China U17
1 : 2
Japan U17
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South Africa U17

(Away)
20 May
South Africa U17
1 : 3
Ghana U17
17 May
South Africa U17
0 : 2
Algeria U17
14 May
Senegal U17
1 : 2
South Africa U17
15 Nov
Japan U17
3 : 0
South Africa U17
09 Nov
Italy U17
3 : 1
South Africa U17
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
Argentina U172
Mexico U173
Portugal U172
Belgium U171
Switzerland U173
Egypt U171
Ireland U172
Canada U171
USA U171
Morocco U172
Zambia U171
Mali U173
Brazil U171
Paraguay U170
France U172
Colombia U170
Austria U172
Tunisia U170
South Korea U170
England U172
Venezuela U171
North Korea U172
Japan U173
South Africa U170
Italy U172
Czech Republic U170
Croatia U171
Uzbekistan U172
Senegal U170
Uganda U171
Germany U170
Burkina Faso U171
1/8-finals
Mexico U170
Portugal U175
Switzerland U173
Ireland U171
Morocco U173
Mali U172
Brazil U172
France U171
Austria U174
England U170
North Korea U171
Japan U172
Italy U173
Uzbekistan U172
Uganda U171
Burkina Faso U172
Quarter-finals
Portugal U172
Switzerland U170
Morocco U171
Brazil U172
Austria U171
Japan U170
Italy U171
Burkina Faso U170
Semi-finals
Portugal U171
Brazil U170
Austria U172
Italy U170
Final
Portugal U171
Austria U170
Brazil U170
Italy U171