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Nigeria U20 vs Ukraine U20 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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World Cup U20 2019 Stadion Miejski w Bielsku Bialej, Bielsko-Biała
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Match Events

5'
Snurnitsyn I.
30' Event
Sikan D.
Assist: Kashchuk O.
36'
Tijani M.

AI Match Summary

Neither side could be separated in this World Cup U20 2019 tie, finishing 1-1. Extra time or penalties follow.

Win Probability Meter

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

48%
Nigeria U20
15%
Draws
37%
Ukraine U20
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Nigeria U20

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

37% / Low Confidence
  • Ukraine U20 have won more games recently than Nigeria U20.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 44% draw probability.
  • Ukraine U20 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Nigeria U20, who have won 1 of the last 2 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 71.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 32%
Nigeria U20 Clean Sheet 20%
Ukraine U20 Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Nigeria U20 Ukraine U20
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 13 17
Draws 6 7
Losses 11 6
Goals Scored 1.33 1.57
Goals Conceded 1.27 0.77
Expected Goals (xG) 1.51 1.20
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 30, 2019 World Cup U20
Nigeria U20 vs Ukraine U20
1:1
Jun 22, 2005 World Cup U20
Nigeria U20 vs Ukraine U20
1:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Nigeria U20 Compare

Avg xG / game 1.16
Avg xA / game 0.76

Ukraine U20 Compare

Top Goalscorer Sikan D.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.09
Avg xA / game 0.67

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Nigeria U20 36 / 100
Ukraine U20 32 / 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 Ukraine U20

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Ukraine 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

Attacking prowess: Nigeria U20 scored in 70% of their last 30 outings.

Ukraine U20 has conceded goals in 60% of their last 30 outings.

Games between these two average 1.50 goals.

Nigeria U20 has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Nigeria U20 VS Ukraine U20
1.63 Goals Scored 1.4
1 Goals Conceded 1.4
63% Over 1.5 80%
38% Over 2.5 60%
38% Over 3.5 20%

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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Ukraine U20

(Away)
07 Oct
Ukraine U20
0 : 1
Spain U20
03 Oct
Ukraine U20
2 : 1
Paraguay U20
30 Sept
Panama U20
1 : 1
Ukraine U20
27 Sept
South Korea U20
1 : 2
Ukraine U20
21 Sept
Ukraine U20
2 : 3
Australia U20
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Senegal U20 3 2 1 0 5:0 7
2 Colombia U20 3 2 0 1 8:2 6
3 Poland U20 3 1 1 1 5:2 4
4 Tahiti U20 3 0 0 3 0:14 0
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League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Italy U20 3 2 1 0 3:1 7
2 Japan U20 3 1 2 0 4:1 5
3 Ecuador U20 3 1 1 1 2:2 4
4 Mexico U20 3 0 0 3 1:6 0
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League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Uruguay U20 3 3 0 0 7:1 9
2 New Zealand U20 3 2 0 1 7:2 6
3 Norway U20 3 1 0 2 13:5 3
4 Honduras U20 3 0 0 3 0:19 0
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League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Ukraine U20 3 2 1 0 4:2 7
2 USA U20 3 2 0 1 4:2 6
3 Nigeria U20 3 1 1 1 5:3 4
4 Qatar U20 3 0 0 3 0:6 0
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League Standings (Group 5)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 France U20 3 3 0 0 7:2 9
2 Mali U20 3 1 1 1 7:7 4
3 Panama U20 3 1 1 1 3:4 4
4 Saudi Arabia U20 3 0 0 3 4:8 0
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League Standings (Group 6)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Argentina U20 3 2 0 1 8:4 6
2 South Korea U20 3 2 0 1 3:2 6
3 Portugal U20 3 1 1 1 2:3 4
4 South Africa U20 3 0 1 2 3:7 1
Promotion - World Cup U20 2019 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams