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Mali U20 vs Cameroon U20 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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Africa Cup of Nations U20 2019
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AI Match Summary

This match ends 3-0, with Mali U20 advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

43%
Mali U20
15%
Draws
42%
Cameroon U20
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Mali U20

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

15% / Low Confidence
  • Mali U20 carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 40% draw probability.
  • Mali U20 have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Mali 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 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.6%
Mali U20 Clean Sheet 11%
Cameroon U20 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Mali U20 Cameroon U20
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 14 12
Draws 4 6
Losses 12 11
Goals Scored 1.63 1.31
Goals Conceded 1.57 1.17
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 1.81
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 22, 2018 Africa Cup of Nations U20
Mali U20 vs Cameroon U20
3:0
Jul 14, 2018 Africa Cup of Nations U20
Cameroon U20 vs Mali U20
1:1
Jan 24, 2009 Africa Cup of Nations U20
Mali U20 vs Cameroon U20
0:3
Apr 15, 1999 World Cup U20
Mali U20 vs Cameroon U20
5:4

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Mali U20 30 / 100
Cameroon U20 28 / 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
Mali U20 Cameroon U20

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

These sides typically produce 4.25 goals when they meet.

Attacking prowess: Mali U20 scored in 77% of their last 30 outings.

Cameroon U20 let in goals in 62% of their last 29 matches.

Recent resilience: Mali U20 stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Mali U20 VS Cameroon U20
2.25 Goals Scored 1.75
1.88 Goals Conceded 0.75
75% Over 1.5 50%
75% Over 2.5 50%
63% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Mali U20

(Home)
14 Jun
Mali U20
3 : 2
Japan U20
09 Jun
Saudi Arabia U23
2 : 3
Mali U20
06 Jun
France U20
1 : 2
Mali U20
03 Jun
Mali U20
1 : 2
Panama U20
06 Jul
Mali U23
1 : 0
Mali U20
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Cameroon U20

(Away)
25 Feb
Cameroon U20
1 : 2
Ghana U20
20 Feb
Cameroon U20
4 : 1
Mozambique U20
17 Feb
Cameroon U20
1 : 0
Uganda U20
14 Feb
Mauritania U20
0 : 1
Cameroon U20
22 Jul
Mali U20
3 : 0
Cameroon U20
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

Quarter-finals
Mauritania U20 2
Morocco U20 1
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Guinea U20 -
Guinea-Bissau U20 1
Sierra Leone U20 0
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Nigeria U20 -
Ghana U20 -
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Tunisia U20 2
Algeria U20 5
Gambia U20 -
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Liberia U20 -
Benin U20 -
Burkina Faso U20 -
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Libya U20 -
Ivory Coast U20 -
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Togo U20 2
Gabon U20 5
Zambia U20 -
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Kenya U20 1
Rwanda U20 1
Sudan U20 -
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Ethiopia U20 0
Burundi U20 3
Cameroon U20 -
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South Sudan U20 1
Uganda U20 8
Tanzania U20 1
D.R. Congo U20 0
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Mali U20 -
South Africa U20 -
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Seychelles U20 0
Mozambique U20 6
Angola U20 -
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Eswatini U20 1
Malawi U20 1
Congo U20 -
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Namibia U20 1
Botswana U20 1
Egypt U20 -
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Senegal U20 -
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Semi-finals
Mauritania U20 3
Guinea U20 3
Guinea-Bissau U20 2
Nigeria U20 3
Ghana U20 2
Algeria U20 0
Gambia U20 2
Benin U20 3
Burkina Faso U20 6
Libya U20 4
Ivory Coast U20 2
Gabon U20 3
Zambia U20 3
Rwanda U20 1
Sudan U20 1
Burundi U20 3
Cameroon U20 2
Uganda U20 1
Tanzania U20 2
Mali U20 6
South Africa U20 4
Mozambique U20 1
Angola U20 3
Malawi U20 5
Congo U20 4
Botswana U20 1
Egypt U20 0
Senegal U20 1
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Stage 2
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Stage 1
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Final
Mauritania U20 1
Nigeria U20 6
Ghana U20 4
Benin U20 2
Burkina Faso U20 4
Gabon U20 1
Zambia U20 1
Burundi U20 3
Cameroon U20 1
Mali U20 4
South Africa U20 2
Malawi U20 0
Congo U20 3
Senegal U20 6
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