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Mozambique vs Eswatini - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Estádio da Machava, Maputo
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Match Events

21'
Mkhonta L.
26'
Neves Santos P. M.
46'
Sub
Neves Santos P. M. In: Witiness J.
Out: Neves Santos P. M.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 1-1. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

64%
Mozambique
20%
Draws
16%
Eswatini
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Mozambique

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

64% / High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Mozambique come out ahead of Eswatini on wins alone.
  • Model gives Mozambique a 64% chance of winning this.
  • Mozambique have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Eswatini, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
  • 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 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 81.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 28.8%
Mozambique Clean Sheet 68%
Eswatini Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Mozambique Eswatini
Matches Played 31 29
Wins 10 4
Draws 6 9
Losses 15 16
Goals Scored 1.13 0.72
Goals Conceded 1.68 1.52
Expected Goals (xG) 1.73 1.05
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Oct 14, 2024 Africa Cup of Nations
Eswatini vs Mozambique
0:3
Oct 11, 2024 Africa Cup of Nations
Mozambique vs Eswatini
1:1
Jun 29, 2024 COSAFA Cup
Mozambique vs Eswatini
0:0
May 24, 2022 Friendly International
Mozambique vs Eswatini
0:1
Jul 18, 2021 COSAFA Cup
Eswatini vs Mozambique
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Mozambique Compare

Top Goalscorer Ratifo S.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.33
Avg xA / game 0.86

Eswatini Compare

Top Goalscorer Mavuso T.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.95
Avg xA / game 0.58

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Mozambique 86 / 100
Eswatini 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 Eswatini

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Mozambique 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

Mozambique scored in 65% of their last 31 games.

Eswatini let in goals in 76% of their last 29 matches.

Games between these two average 1.80 goals.

Away concern: Eswatini has suffered 4 losses in 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Mozambique VS Eswatini
1.25 Goals Scored 0.6
1.5 Goals Conceded 2.2
63% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 60%
38% Over 3.5 20%

Recent Form & Match History

Mozambique

(Home)
29 Sept
Mozambique
4 : 1
Sudan
25 Sept
Mozambique
1 : 1
Senegal
09 Jun
Indonesia
1 : 0
Mozambique
07 Jun
Oman
4 : 1
Mozambique
05 Jan
Nigeria
4 : 0
Mozambique
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Eswatini

(Away)
31 Mar
Eswatini
1 : 2
Eritrea
25 Mar
Eritrea
2 : 0
Eswatini
13 Oct
Cape Verde
3 : 0
Eswatini
08 Oct
Eswatini
2 : 2
Angola
08 Sept
Libya
2 : 0
Eswatini
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Comoros 6 3 3 0 7:4 12
2 Tunisia 6 3 1 2 7:6 10
3 Gambia 6 2 2 2 6:6 8
4 Madagascar 6 0 2 4 4:8 2
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (Main)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Morocco 6 6 0 0 26:2 18
2 Gabon 6 3 1 2 7:9 10
3 Lesotho 6 1 1 4 2:13 4
4 Central Africa 6 1 0 5 3:14 3
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (Main)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Egypt 6 4 2 0 12:2 14
2 Botswana 6 2 2 2 4:7 8
3 Mauritania 6 2 1 3 3:6 7
4 Cape Verde 6 1 1 4 3:7 4
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (Main)

League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Nigeria 6 3 2 1 9:3 11
2 Benin 6 2 2 2 7:7 8
3 Rwanda 6 2 2 2 5:7 8
4 Libya 6 1 2 3 3:7 5
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (Main)

League Standings (Group 5)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Algeria 6 5 1 0 16:2 16
2 Equatorial Guinea 6 2 2 2 5:8 8
3 Togo 6 1 2 3 7:10 5
4 Liberia 6 1 1 4 4:12 4
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (Main)

League Standings (Group 6)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Angola 6 4 2 0 7:2 14
2 Sudan 6 2 2 2 4:6 8
3 Niger 6 2 1 3 7:6 7
4 Ghana 6 0 3 3 3:7 3
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (Main)

League Standings (Group 7)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Zambia 6 4 1 1 7:4 13
2 Ivory Coast 6 4 0 2 12:3 12
3 Sierra Leone 6 1 2 3 5:10 5
4 Chad 6 0 3 3 1:8 3
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (Main)

League Standings (Group 8)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 D.R. Congo 6 4 0 2 7:3 12
2 Tanzania 6 3 1 2 5:4 10
3 Guinea 6 3 0 3 9:5 9
4 Ethiopia 6 1 1 4 3:12 4
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (Main)

League Standings (Group 9)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Mali 6 4 2 0 10:1 14
2 Mozambique 6 3 2 1 9:5 11
3 Guinea Bissau 6 1 2 3 4:6 5
4 Eswatini 6 0 2 4 2:13 2
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (Main)

League Standings (Group 10)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Cameroon 6 4 2 0 8:2 14
2 Zimbabwe 6 2 3 1 6:4 9
3 Kenya 6 1 3 2 4:7 6
4 Namibia 6 0 2 4 2:7 2
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (Main)

League Standings (Group 11)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 South Africa 6 4 2 0 16:5 14
2 Uganda 6 4 1 1 8:5 13
3 Congo 6 1 1 4 4:12 4
4 South Sudan 6 1 0 5 6:12 3
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (Main)

League Standings (Group 12)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Senegal 6 5 1 0 10:1 16
2 Burkina Faso 6 3 1 2 10:7 10
3 Burundi 6 1 1 4 4:11 4
4 Malawi 6 1 1 4 6:11 4
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (Main)