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Kenya vs Eritrea

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Africa Cup of Nations
Wed, Sep 23, 2026
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04:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

A one-off knockout match in the Africa Cup of Nations. Don't expect fireworks — both sides lean defensive. Recent numbers: Kenya at 0.88 goals for, 1.88 against; Eritrea at 0.67 for, 0.17 against. Head-to-head, Kenya have won 0 to Eritrea's 1, with 0 draws. They last met on Dec 17, 2019, ending 1:4. Model xG sits at 0.53 vs 1.27, favoring Eritrea. AI goal market prediction: Over 2.5, BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

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

50%
Kenya
28%
Draws
22%
Eritrea
Draw rate projection: 28% Favored: Kenya

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

76% / High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Kenya come out ahead of Eritrea on wins alone.
  • Kenya are the model's pick here, at 50%.
  • Kenya have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Eritrea, 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 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 66.2%
Kenya Clean Sheet 19%
Eritrea Clean Sheet 20%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Kenya Eritrea
Matches Played 38 16
Wins 13 5
Draws 10 2
Losses 15 9
Goals Scored 0.88 0.67
Goals Conceded 1.88 0.17
Expected Goals (xG) 0.88 0.67
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.88 0.17

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Dec 17, 2019 CECAFA Championship
Kenya vs Eritrea
1:4

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Kenya 49 / 100
Eritrea 24 / 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
Kenya Eritrea

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick KEN 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

Historical meetings average 5.00 goals per match.

Kenya scored in 71% of their last 38 games.

Defensive concern: Eritrea conceded in 69% of 16 recent games.

Recent resilience: Kenya stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Kenya VS Eritrea
0.88 Goals Scored 0.67
1.88 Goals Conceded 0.17
50% Over 1.5 33%
50% Over 2.5 17%
38% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Kenya

(Home)
07 Jun
Kenya
4 : 0
Lesotho
04 Jun
Lesotho
1 : 1
Kenya
30 Mar
Grenada
0 : 3
Kenya
27 Mar
Kenya
1 : 2
Estonia
18 Nov
Senegal
8 : 0
Kenya
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Eritrea

(Away)
31 Mar
Eswatini
1 : 2
Eritrea
25 Mar
Eritrea
2 : 0
Eswatini
28 May
Eritrea
0 : 1
Niger
26 May
Eritrea
0 : 0
Niger
03 Nov
Eritrea
0 : 3
Ethiopia
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League Standings (Group 1)

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League Standings (Group 2)

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League Standings (Group 3)

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League Standings (Group 4)

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League Standings (Group 5)

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League Standings (Group 6)

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League Standings (Group 7)

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League Standings (Group 8)

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League Standings (Group 9)

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League Standings (Group 10)

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League Standings (Group 11)

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League Standings (Group 12)

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