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Niger vs South Africa
Africa
African Nations Championship Nelson Mandela National Stadium 
Match Events
AI Match Summary
The African Nations Championship game between Niger and South Africa finished 0-0.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- South Africa carry the better recent record into this one.
- Model gives Niger a 42% chance of winning this.
- European nights carry their own weight — this African Nations Championship 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
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Niger | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 27 | 31 |
| Wins | 6 | 11 |
| Draws | 12 | 13 |
| Losses | 9 | 7 |
| Goals Scored | 0.33 | 1.5 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.67 | 1.25 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.33 | 1.50 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 0.67 | 1.25 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sokapicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Sokapicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
South Africa has conceded goals in 61% of their last 31 outings.
Games between these two average 1.75 goals.
Solid form: Niger remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.
Niger found the back of the net in 52% of recent matches (27 games).
Scoring Trends
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenya | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 10 |
| 2 | Morocco | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:3 | 9 |
| 3 | D.R. Congo | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 4 | Angola | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:6 | 4 |
| 5 | Zambia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:8 | 0 |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanzania | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 10 |
| 2 | Madagascar | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 3 | Mauritania | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2:1 | 7 |
| 4 | Burkina Faso | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:7 | 3 |
| 5 | Central Africa | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:7 | 1 |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uganda | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8:6 | 7 |
| 2 | Algeria | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 3 | South Africa | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 4 | Guinea | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:6 | 4 |
| 5 | Niger | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0:3 | 2 |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sudan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:1 | 5 |
| 2 | Senegal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2:1 | 5 |
| 3 | Nigeria | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 3 |
| 4 | Congo | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:4 | 2 |