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Malawi U20 vs D.R. Congo U20

Africa Africa

COSAFA Championship U20 2018
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AI Match Summary

D.R. Congo U20 in this COSAFA Championship U20 2018 matchup, with the score ending 1-3 — backing the pre-match view that favored D.R. Congo U20.

Win Probability Meter

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

47%
Malawi U20
20%
Draws
33%
D.R. Congo U20
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Malawi U20

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

47% / Medium Confidence
  • Malawi U20 have won more games recently than D.R. Congo U20.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 39% draw probability.
  • Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
  • 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) 71%
Malawi U20 Clean Sheet 20%
D.R. Congo U20 Clean Sheet 14%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Malawi U20 D.R. Congo U20
Matches Played 29 28
Wins 12 5
Draws 6 6
Losses 11 17
Goals Scored 1.52 0.82
Goals Conceded 1.48 1.43
Expected Goals (xG) 1.06 0.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Dec 8, 2018 COSAFA Championship U20
Malawi U20 vs D.R. Congo U20
1:3
May 23, 2014 Africa Cup of Nations U20
D.R. Congo U20 vs Malawi U20
0:2
May 10, 2014 Africa Cup of Nations U20
Malawi U20 vs D.R. Congo U20
1:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Malawi U20 31 / 100
D.R. Congo U20 31 / 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
Malawi U20 D.R. Congo U20

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Malawi 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

Defensive concern: D.R. Congo U20 conceded in 82% of 28 recent games.

Attacking prowess: Malawi U20 scored in 76% of their last 29 outings.

Games between these two average 2.67 goals.

Solid form: Malawi U20 remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Malawi U20 VS D.R. Congo U20
0.88 Goals Scored 0.75
0.75 Goals Conceded 1.25
63% Over 1.5 75%
38% Over 2.5 25%
0% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Malawi U20

(Home)
13 Jul
South Africa U20
3 : 0
Malawi U20
11 Jul
Malawi U20
2 : 1
Zambia U20
08 Jul
Namibia U20
0 : 2
Malawi U20
06 Jul
Angola U20
1 : 1
Malawi U20
04 Jul
Malawi U20
2 : 1
Zimbabwe U20
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D.R. Congo U20

(Away)
13 Jun
Ivory Coast U20
3 : 1
D.R. Congo U20
10 Jun
D.R. Congo U20
2 : 0
Saudi Arabia U21
07 Jun
D.R. Congo U20
2 : 2
Colombia U19
02 Jun
China U20
0 : 3
D.R. Congo U20
31 May
D.R. Congo U20
0 : 3
Tunisia U23
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Zambia U20 3 2 1 0 5:1 7
2 Mozambique U20 3 1 2 0 3:2 5
3 D.R. Congo U20 3 1 0 2 3:4 3
4 Malawi U20 3 0 1 2 2:6 1
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2018 (Play Offs)
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2018 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 South Africa U20 2 2 0 0 9:0 6
2 Mauritius U20 2 1 0 1 4:5 3
3 Eswatini U20 2 0 0 2 0:8 0
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2018 (Play Offs)
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2018 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Zimbabwe U20 3 2 0 1 7:5 6
2 Angola U20 3 1 2 0 5:2 5
3 Botswana U20 3 1 1 1 2:2 4
4 Lesotho U20 3 0 1 2 1:6 1
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2018 (Play Offs)
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2018 (Play Offs)