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Mozambique U20 vs Zimbabwe U20

Africa Africa

COSAFA Championship U20 2024 Lalgy Arena, Matola
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Match Events

10'
Munemo T.
19'
Voreiua E.
46'
Sub
Seia Y. In: Samissone P.
Out: Seia Y.

AI Match Summary

Zimbabwe U20 in this COSAFA Championship U20 2024 matchup, with the score ending 0-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Zimbabwe U20.

Win Probability Meter

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

64%
Mozambique U20
15%
Draws
21%
Zimbabwe U20
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Mozambique U20

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

64% / High Confidence
  • Mozambique U20 have won more games recently than Zimbabwe U20.
  • 64% — that's where the model lands on Mozambique U20 taking it.
  • European nights carry their own weight — this COSAFA Championship U20 2024 fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
  • 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 69%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 26.8%
Mozambique U20 Clean Sheet 68%
Zimbabwe U20 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Mozambique U20 Zimbabwe U20
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 13 9
Draws 3 7
Losses 13 13
Goals Scored 1.28 1.31
Goals Conceded 1.17 1.38
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 1.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 30, 2024 COSAFA Championship U20
Mozambique U20 vs Zimbabwe U20
0:1
Dec 6, 2020 COSAFA Championship U20
Mozambique U20 vs Zimbabwe U20
2:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Mozambique U20 Compare

Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69

Zimbabwe U20 Compare

Top Goalscorer Moyo E.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.36
Avg xA / game 0.83

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Mozambique U20 95 / 100
Zimbabwe U20 10 / 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
Mozambique U20 Zimbabwe U20

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Mozambique U20 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

Defensive concern: Zimbabwe U20 conceded in 69% of 29 recent games.

Historical meetings average 1.50 goals per match.

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

Zimbabwe U20's recent record shows 4 losses from the last 5 matches.

Scoring Trends

Mozambique U20 VS Zimbabwe U20
1.25 Goals Scored 1.38
1.63 Goals Conceded 1.5
63% Over 1.5 75%
38% Over 2.5 63%
25% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Mozambique U20

(Home)
25 Sept
Namibia U20
0 : 3
Mozambique U20
22 Sept
Mozambique U20
5 : 0
Mauritius U20
20 Sept
Mozambique U20
0 : 1
Namibia U20
18 Sept
Mozambique U20
4 : 1
Seychelles U20
23 Nov
Mozambique U20
0 : 2
Lesotho U20
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Zimbabwe U20

(Away)
08 Jul
Angola U20
2 : 0
Zimbabwe U20
06 Jul
Namibia U20
3 : 2
Zimbabwe U20
04 Jul
Malawi U20
2 : 1
Zimbabwe U20
03 Oct
Zimbabwe U20
2 : 3
Zambia U20
30 Sept
Mozambique U20
0 : 1
Zimbabwe U20
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Zimbabwe U20 3 2 1 0 5:1 7
2 Botswana U20 3 1 2 0 3:2 5
3 Eswatini U20 3 1 1 1 5:7 4
4 Mozambique U20 3 0 0 3 5:8 0
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2024 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Angola U20 2 2 0 0 4:1 6
2 Zambia U20 2 1 0 1 3:4 3
3 Namibia U20 2 0 0 2 1:3 0
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2024 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 South Africa U20 3 3 0 0 13:0 9
2 Comoros U20 3 1 0 2 2:4 3
3 Malawi U20 3 1 0 2 4:9 3
4 Lesotho U20 3 1 0 2 3:9 3
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2024 (Play Offs)