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Malawi U20 vs Zambia U20 Prediction & H2H Stats

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COSAFA Championship U20 2017
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Malawi U20

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Zambia U20

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AI Match Summary

The COSAFA Championship U20 2017 game between Malawi U20 and Zambia U20 finished 0-0.

Win Probability Meter

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

36%
Malawi U20
15%
Draws
49%
Zambia U20
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Zambia U20

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

49% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Zambia U20 come out ahead of Malawi U20 on wins alone.
  • 49% — that's where the model lands on Zambia U20 taking it.
  • European nights carry their own weight — this COSAFA Championship U20 2017 fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • Zambia U20 have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.

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) 71.4%
Malawi U20 Clean Sheet 20%
Zambia U20 Clean Sheet 13%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Malawi U20 Zambia U20
Matches Played 36 38
Wins 16 23
Draws 8 5
Losses 12 10
Goals Scored 1.53 1.71
Goals Conceded 1.39 0.92
Expected Goals (xG) 1.13 1.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 18, 2026 COSAFA Championship U20
Zambia U20 vs Malawi U20
2:0
Jul 11, 2025 COSAFA Championship U20
Malawi U20 vs Zambia U20
2:1
Dec 9, 2020 COSAFA Championship U20
Zambia U20 vs Malawi U20
2:0
Dec 9, 2019 COSAFA Championship U20
Zambia U20 vs Malawi U20
2:1
Dec 2, 2018 COSAFA Championship U20
Malawi U20 vs Zambia U20
0:2

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Malawi U20 20 / 100
Zambia U20 57 / 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 Zambia U20

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Zambia 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

Malawi U20 scored in 75% of their last 36 games.

H2H data points to 2.40 goals as a typical output.

Solid form: Malawi U20 remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Defensive concern: Zambia U20 conceded in 53% of 38 recent games.

Scoring Trends

Malawi U20 VS Zambia U20
1.5 Goals Scored 1.25
1.13 Goals Conceded 0.75
100% Over 1.5 50%
63% Over 2.5 38%
0% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Malawi U20

(Home)
23 Sept
Malawi U20
2 : 1
Comoros U20
21 Sept
Botswana U20
0 : 3
Malawi U20
18 Sept
Zambia U20
2 : 0
Malawi U20
13 Jul
South Africa U20
3 : 0
Malawi U20
11 Jul
Malawi U20
2 : 1
Zambia U20
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Zambia U20

(Away)
27 Sept
Zambia U20
3 : 0
Namibia U20
25 Sept
South Africa U20
4 : 2
Zambia U20
23 Sept
Zambia U20
3 : 1
Botswana U20
21 Sept
Zambia U20
3 : 0
Comoros U20
18 Sept
Zambia U20
2 : 0
Malawi U20
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Uganda U20 3 1 2 0 5:3 5
2 Malawi U20 3 1 2 0 4:3 5
3 Zambia U20 3 1 1 1 2:2 4
4 Eswatini U20 3 0 1 2 4:7 1
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2017 (Play Offs)
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2017 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 South Africa U20 3 3 0 0 5:1 9
2 Egypt U20 3 2 0 1 4:2 6
3 Mozambique U20 3 1 0 2 2:2 3
4 Mauritius U20 3 0 0 3 0:6 0
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2017 (Play Offs)
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2017 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Lesotho U20 3 1 2 0 2:1 5
2 Zimbabwe U20 3 1 2 0 1:0 5
3 Namibia U20 3 1 1 1 2:2 4
4 Angola U20 3 0 1 2 0:2 1
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2017 (Play Offs)
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2017 (Play Offs)