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Kuwait U20 vs Iraq U20

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AFC Asian Cup U20 2023
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Match Events

40' Event
Fayyad M.
90' Event
Ashar A.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 0-2, with Iraq U20 advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

32%
Kuwait U20
15%
Draws
53%
Iraq U20
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Iraq U20

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

53% / Medium Confidence
  • Iraq U20 carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Win probability leans Iraq U20's way, sitting at 50%.
  • Iraq U20 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Iraq U20, who have won 2 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 12.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 64.2%
Kuwait U20 Clean Sheet 20%
Iraq U20 Clean Sheet 20%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Kuwait U20 Iraq U20
Matches Played 27 29
Wins 6 16
Draws 6 7
Losses 15 6
Goals Scored 1.07 1.62
Goals Conceded 1.56 0.66
Expected Goals (xG) 0.19 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 19, 2026 Friendly International
Kuwait U20 vs Iraq U20
0:1
Oct 16, 2022 AFC Asian Cup U20
Kuwait U20 vs Iraq U20
0:2
Feb 20, 2020 Arab Cup U20
Kuwait U20 vs Iraq U20
0:0
Aug 10, 2012 Friendly International
Kuwait U20 vs Iraq U20
0:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Kuwait U20 Compare

Avg xG / game 0.15
Avg xA / game 0.1

Iraq U20 Compare

Top Goalscorer Fayyad M.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Ashar A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.91
Avg xA / game 0.56

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Kuwait U20 24 / 100
Iraq U20 49 / 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
Kuwait U20 Iraq U20

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Iraq U20 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

Attacking prowess: Kuwait U20 scored in 56% of their last 27 outings.

Iraq U20's defensive record shows goals conceded in 45% of 29 matches.

H2H data points to 0.75 goals as a typical output.

Kuwait U20 has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Kuwait U20 VS Iraq U20
0.25 Goals Scored 0.75
1.25 Goals Conceded 0.13
25% Over 1.5 25%
25% Over 2.5 13%
25% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Kuwait U20

(Home)
06 Sept
Cambodia U20
0 : 5
Kuwait U20
03 Sept
Kuwait U20
1 : 3
Yemen U20
31 Aug
Japan U20
4 : 0
Kuwait U20
24 Aug
Kuwait U20
1 : 0
United Arab Emirates U20
19 Aug
Kuwait U20
0 : 1
Iraq U20
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Iraq U20

(Away)
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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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Saudi Arabia U20 3 3 0 0 17:0 9
2 China U20 3 2 0 1 8:2 6
3 Myanmar U20 3 1 0 2 4:8 3
4 Maldives U20 3 0 0 3 0:19 0
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League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Qatar U20 4 4 0 0 14:1 12
2 Bahrain U20 4 2 1 1 8:3 7
3 Bangladesh U20 4 2 1 1 5:4 7
4 Bhutan U20 4 1 0 3 4:10 3
5 Nepal U20 4 0 0 4 1:14 0
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League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Japan U20 4 4 0 0 22:0 12
2 Yemen U20 4 2 1 1 14:5 7
3 Palestine U20 4 2 1 1 8:10 7
4 Laos U20 4 1 0 3 4:7 3
5 Guam U20 4 0 0 4 1:27 0
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League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Jordan U20 4 3 1 0 21:2 10
2 Syria U20 4 3 0 1 16:3 9
3 Chinese Taipei U20 4 2 1 1 10:1 7
4 Turkmenistan U20 4 1 0 3 9:8 3
5 Northern Mariana Islands U20 4 0 0 4 0:42 0
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League Standings (Group 5)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 South Korea U20 3 3 0 0 19:2 9
2 Mongolia U20 3 1 1 1 7:8 4
3 Malaysia U20 3 1 1 1 6:7 4
4 Sri Lanka U20 3 0 0 3 0:15 0
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League Standings (Group 6)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Indonesia U20 3 3 0 0 12:3 9
2 Vietnam U20 3 2 0 1 11:4 6
3 Timor-Leste U20 3 1 0 2 2:9 3
4 Hong Kong U20 3 0 0 3 3:12 0
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League Standings (Group 7)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Oman U20 3 2 0 1 4:1 6
2 Thailand U20 3 2 0 1 6:3 6
3 Philippines U20 3 1 0 2 3:6 3
4 Afghanistan U20 3 1 0 2 1:4 3
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League Standings (Group 8)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Australia U20 3 3 0 0 9:2 9
2 Iraq U20 3 2 0 1 6:3 6
3 India U20 3 1 0 2 5:9 3
4 Kuwait U20 3 0 0 3 2:8 0
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League Standings (Group 9)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Tajikistan U20 3 2 1 0 6:1 7
2 Lebanon U20 3 2 0 1 7:5 6
3 Singapore U20 3 0 2 1 2:7 2
4 Cambodia U20 3 0 1 2 2:4 1
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League Standings (Group 10)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Iran U20 3 3 0 0 11:0 9
2 Kyrgyzstan U20 3 2 0 1 8:1 6
3 United Arab Emirates U20 3 1 0 2 5:4 3
4 Brunei U20 3 0 0 3 0:19 0
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