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Mauritania U23 vs D.R. Congo U23

Africa Africa

Africa Cup of Nations U23
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AI Match Summary

This match ends 1-0, with Mauritania U23 advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

64%
Mauritania U23
15%
Draws
21%
D.R. Congo U23
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Mauritania U23

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

64% / High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Mauritania U23 come out ahead of D.R. Congo U23 on wins alone.
  • Mauritania U23 are the model's pick here, at 50%.
  • Mauritania U23 have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • These two have never met before — a fresh matchup with no historical pattern to lean on.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 38%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 20.4%
Mauritania U23 Clean Sheet 68%
D.R. Congo U23 Clean Sheet 18%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Mauritania U23 D.R. Congo U23
Matches Played 7 12
Wins 4 2
Draws 1 2
Losses 2 8
Goals Scored 0.86 0.58
Goals Conceded 0.71 1.33
Expected Goals (xG) 0.81 0.76
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Mauritania U23 59 / 100
D.R. Congo U23 23 / 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
Mauritania U23 D.R. Congo U23

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Mauritania U23 Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

D.R. Congo U23 has conceded goals in 75% of their last 12 outings.

Mauritania U23 went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Away concern: D.R. Congo U23 has suffered 4 losses in 5 recent matches.

Attacking prowess: Mauritania U23 scored in 57% of their last 7 outings.

Scoring Trends

Mauritania U23 VS D.R. Congo U23
0.75 Goals Scored 0.88
0.63 Goals Conceded 0.88
38% Over 1.5 38%
13% Over 2.5 38%
13% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Mauritania U23

(Home)
28 Sept
Mauritania U23
1 : 0
D.R. Congo U23
09 Jun
Algeria U23
1 : 3
Mauritania U23
05 Jun
Algeria U23
2 : 0
Mauritania U23
27 Sept
Togo U23
2 : 0
Mauritania U23
24 Sept
Mauritania U23
1 : 0
Togo U23
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D.R. Congo U23

(Away)
28 Sept
Mauritania U23
1 : 0
D.R. Congo U23
30 Mar
Algeria U23
1 : 0
D.R. Congo U23
27 Mar
Algeria U23
1 : 0
D.R. Congo U23
30 Oct
Algeria U23
3 : 1
D.R. Congo U23
23 Oct
D.R. Congo U23
4 : 1
Algeria U23
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

Quarter-finals
Burkina Faso U23 -
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Zambia U23 -
Mauritania U23 1
D.R. Congo U23 0
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Nigeria U23 -
Equatorial Guinea U23 -
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Niger U23 -
Togo U23 -
Libya U23 -
TBD -
Ghana U23 -
Tunisia U23 2
Benin U23 0
TBD -
Gabon U23 -
Kenya U23 4
Tanzania U23 1
TBD -
Ivory Coast U23 -
Djibouti U23 -
South Sudan U23 -
TBD -
Senegal U23 -
Ethiopia U23 -
TBD -
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Morocco U23 -
Rwanda U23 -
Sudan U23 -
TBD -
Cameroon U23 -
Madagascar U23 -
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South Africa U23 -
Angola U23 -
Namibia U23 -
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Congo U23 -
Seychelles U23 -
Botswana U23 -
TBD -
Guinea U23 -
Malawi U23 0
Eswatini U23 1
TBD -
Algeria U23 -
Zimbabwe U23 -
Mauritius U23 -
TBD -
Mali U23 -
Semi-finals
Burkina Faso U23 -
Zambia U23 -
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Nigeria U23 -
Equatorial Guinea U23 -
Niger U23 -
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Ghana U23 -
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Gabon U23 -
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Ivory Coast U23 -
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Senegal U23 -
Ethiopia U23 -
Morocco U23 -
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Cameroon U23 -
Madagascar U23 -
South Africa U23 -
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Congo U23 -
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Guinea U23 -
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Algeria U23 -
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Mali U23 -
Final
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