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Nigeria U20 vs Burkina Faso U20 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Africa
Africa Cup of Nations U20 Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro 
Match Events
3'
3'
Bagayogo A.
5'
5'
Tapsoba A.
15'
15'
Dabo I.
AI Match Summary
First leg ended 1-4. The second leg ended 1-4.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
35%
15%
50%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Burkina Faso U20
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
50%
/ Medium Confidence
- Nigeria U20 carry the better recent record into this one.
- Model gives Burkina Faso U20 a 50% chance of winning this.
- Nigeria U20 have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
- Historical meetings favor Burkina Faso U20, who have won 3 of the last 5 encounters.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- Burkina Faso U20 have won 4 of the last 5 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 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 69%
Nigeria U20 Clean Sheet 18%
Burkina Faso U20 Clean Sheet 12%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Nigeria U20 | Burkina Faso U20 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 32 | 32 |
| Wins | 14 | 13 |
| Draws | 6 | 7 |
| Losses | 12 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 1.28 | 1.31 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.25 | 1.06 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.19 | 1.31 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 9, 2026 Africa Cup of Nations U20
Nigeria U20 vs Burkina Faso U20
1:4
Aug 2, 2026 Africa Cup of Nations U20
Nigeria U20 vs Burkina Faso U20
0:2
Oct 18, 2024 Friendly International
Nigeria U20 vs Burkina Faso U20
0:1
Aug 30, 2019 African Games
Burkina Faso U20 vs Nigeria U20
2:0
Aug 16, 2019 African Games
Nigeria U20 vs Burkina Faso U20
1:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Nigeria U20 Compare
Avg xG / game 0.92
Avg xA / game 0.59
Burkina Faso U20 Compare
Top Goalscorer Bagayogo A.
1 Goals Assists Leader Tapsoba A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.19
Avg xA / game 0.73
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Nigeria U20 10 / 100
Burkina Faso U20 83 / 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
Nigeria U20 Burkina Faso U20
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Burkina Faso 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
Attacking prowess: Nigeria U20 scored in 69% of their last 32 outings.
Defensive concern: Burkina Faso U20 conceded in 66% of 32 recent games.
H2H data points to 2.40 goals as a typical output.
Nigeria U20 went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Nigeria U20 VS Burkina Faso U20
1.63 Goals Scored 1.63
1 Goals Conceded 0.75
63% Over 1.5 75%
38% Over 2.5 38%
38% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
Nigeria U20
(Home) 09 Aug
Nigeria U20
1 : 4 Burkina Faso U20
05 Aug
Ivory Coast U20
2 : 3 Nigeria U20
02 Aug
Nigeria U20
0 : 2 Burkina Faso U20
30 Jul
Nigeria U20
3 : 0 Togo U20
27 Jul
Nigeria U20
4 : 2 Ghana U20
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09 Aug
Nigeria U20
1 : 4 Burkina Faso U20
02 Aug
Nigeria U20
0 : 2 Burkina Faso U20
30 Jul
Nigeria U20
3 : 0 Togo U20
27 Jul
Nigeria U20
4 : 2 Ghana U20
05 Oct
Nigeria U20
1 : 1 Colombia U20
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Burkina Faso U20
(Away) 09 Aug
Nigeria U20
1 : 4 Burkina Faso U20
05 Aug
Burkina Faso U20
2 : 0 Niger U20
02 Aug
Nigeria U20
0 : 2 Burkina Faso U20
30 Jul
Ghana U20
1 : 1 Burkina Faso U20
27 Jul
Togo U20
1 : 3 Burkina Faso U20
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09 Aug
Nigeria U20
1 : 4 Burkina Faso U20
02 Aug
Nigeria U20
0 : 2 Burkina Faso U20
30 Jul
Ghana U20
1 : 1 Burkina Faso U20
27 Jul
Togo U20
1 : 3 Burkina Faso U20
11 Jul
Ivory Coast U20
2 : 1 Burkina Faso U20
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Tournament Bracket & Draw
Semi-finals
Ivory Coast U20 2
Nigeria U20 3
Burkina Faso U20 2
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Nigeria U20 1
Burkina Faso U20 4
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