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Nigeria U20 vs Senegal U20

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Africa Cup of Nations U20 2025 Suez Canal Stadium, Ismailia
Mon, May 12, 2025
1 - 0
12:00 PM
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Match Events

4'
Diouf K.
45'
Okoro O.
46'
Sub
Diandy C. In: Dieme Y.
Out: Diandy C.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 1-0, with Nigeria U20 advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

51%
Nigeria U20
20%
Draws
29%
Senegal U20
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Nigeria U20

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

29% / Low Confidence
  • Senegal U20 carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Model gives Senegal U20 a 29% chance of winning this.
  • Senegal U20 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Nigeria U20, who have won 2 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 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 50%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 12.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 28.8%
Nigeria U20 Clean Sheet 24%
Senegal U20 Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Nigeria U20 Senegal U20
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 13 17
Draws 5 6
Losses 12 6
Goals Scored 1.3 1.69
Goals Conceded 1.27 0.66
Expected Goals (xG) 0.94 0.94
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 12, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations U20
Nigeria U20 vs Senegal U20
1:0
Mar 15, 2024 African Games
Senegal U20 vs Nigeria U20
3:2
Feb 19, 2023 Africa Cup of Nations U20
Senegal U20 vs Nigeria U20
1:0
Jun 3, 2019 World Cup U20
Senegal U20 vs Nigeria U20
2:1
Mar 22, 2015 Africa Cup of Nations U20
Nigeria U20 vs Senegal U20
1:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Nigeria U20 29 / 100
Senegal U20 50 / 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
Nigeria U20 Senegal U20

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Senegal U20 Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Nigeria U20 found the back of the net in 67% of recent matches (30 games).

These sides typically produce 2.20 goals when they meet.

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

Senegal U20 has conceded goals in 55% of their last 29 outings.

Scoring Trends

Nigeria U20 VS Senegal U20
1.38 Goals Scored 1
0.88 Goals Conceded 0.5
50% Over 1.5 50%
38% Over 2.5 0%
25% Over 3.5 0%

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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Senegal U20

(Away)
12 May
Nigeria U20
1 : 0
Senegal U20
08 May
Senegal U20
2 : 0
D.R. Congo U20
05 May
Ghana U20
1 : 0
Senegal U20
02 May
Senegal U20
1 : 1
Central Africa U20
23 Mar
Senegal U20
0 : 0
D.R. Congo U20
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

Quarter-finals
South Africa U20 1
D.R. Congo U20 0
Nigeria U20 1
Senegal U20 0
Morocco U20 1
Sierra Leone U20 0
Ghana U20 2
Egypt U20 3
Semi-finals
South Africa U20 1
Nigeria U20 0
Morocco U20 1
Egypt U20 0
Final
South Africa U20 1
Morocco U20 0
Nigeria U20 2
Egypt U20 1