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Niger U20 vs Ivory Coast U20

Africa Africa

Africa Cup of Nations U20 Lycee Scientifique, Yamoussoukro
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Match Events

56' Event
Adje L.
90' Event
Keita N.

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 0-1. The second leg ended 0-2.

Win Probability Meter

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

34%
Niger U20
15%
Draws
51%
Ivory Coast U20
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Ivory Coast U20

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

51% / Medium Confidence
  • Ivory Coast U20 carry the better recent record into this one.
  • 51% — that's where the model lands on Ivory Coast U20 taking it.
  • Ivory Coast U20 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Ivory Coast U20, who have won 2 of the last 3 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • Ivory Coast U20 have won 2 of the last 3 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) 67.8%
Niger U20 Clean Sheet 17%
Ivory Coast U20 Clean Sheet 20%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Niger U20 Ivory Coast U20
Matches Played 27 32
Wins 8 22
Draws 8 3
Losses 11 7
Goals Scored 0.96 1.97
Goals Conceded 1.3 0.91
Expected Goals (xG) 0.54 1.40
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 9, 2026 Africa Cup of Nations U20
Ivory Coast U20 vs Niger U20
0:1
Aug 1, 2026 Africa Cup of Nations U20
Niger U20 vs Ivory Coast U20
0:2
Jul 14, 2025 Friendly International
Niger U20 vs Ivory Coast U20
0:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Niger U20 Compare

Avg xG / game 0.42
Avg xA / game 0.27

Ivory Coast U20 Compare

Top Goalscorer Adje L.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Keita N.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.27
Avg xA / game 0.78

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Niger U20 10 / 100
Ivory Coast U20 85 / 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
Niger U20 Ivory Coast U20

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Ivory Coast 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

Ivory Coast U20 let in goals in 63% of their last 32 matches.

Niger U20 found the back of the net in 52% of recent matches (27 games).

Games between these two average 1.33 goals.

Solid form: Niger U20 remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Niger U20 VS Ivory Coast U20
0.33 Goals Scored 1.63
1.17 Goals Conceded 0.75
50% Over 1.5 63%
0% Over 2.5 50%
0% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Niger U20

(Home)
09 Aug
Ivory Coast U20
0 : 1
Niger U20
05 Aug
Burkina Faso U20
2 : 0
Niger U20
01 Aug
Niger U20
0 : 2
Ivory Coast U20
29 Jul
Niger U20
1 : 0
Benin U20
23 Jul
Ghana U20
2 : 0
Niger U20
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Ivory Coast U20

(Away)
09 Aug
Ivory Coast U20
0 : 1
Niger U20
05 Aug
Ivory Coast U20
2 : 3
Nigeria U20
01 Aug
Niger U20
0 : 2
Ivory Coast U20
26 Jul
Ivory Coast U20
5 : 0
Benin U20
13 Jun
Ivory Coast U20
3 : 1
D.R. Congo U20
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Egypt U20 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
2 Algeria U20 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
3 Morocco U20 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
4 Tunisia U20 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
5 Libya U20 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U20 (Play Offs)
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U20 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Gambia U20 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
2 Sierra Leone U20 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
3 Senegal U20 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
4 Mauritania U20 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U20 (Play Offs)
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U20 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Mali U20 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
2 Guinea U20 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
3 Liberia U20 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
4 Guinea-Bissau U20 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U20 (Play Offs)
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U20 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Ivory Coast U20 2 2 0 0 7:0 6
2 Niger U20 2 1 0 1 1:2 3
3 Benin U20 2 0 0 2 0:6 0
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U20 (Play Offs)
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U20 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 5)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Burkina Faso U20 3 2 1 0 6:2 7
2 Nigeria U20 3 2 0 1 7:4 6
3 Ghana U20 3 0 2 1 3:5 2
4 Togo U20 3 0 1 2 1:6 1
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U20 (Play Offs)
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U20 (Play Offs)