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North Korea U20 vs Sri Lanka U20

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AFC Asian Cup U20 2025
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Match Events

34' Event
Ri Jong-dok
46' Event
Choe Kuk
64' Event
Ri Jong-dok

AI Match Summary

This match ends 4-0, with North Korea U20 advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

90%
North Korea U20
6%
Draws
4%
Sri Lanka U20
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: North Korea U20

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

95% / Very High Confidence
  • North Korea U20 carry the better recent record into this one.
  • North Korea U20 are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • North Korea U20 have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor North Korea U20, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

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 26%
Over 4.5 Goals 12%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 60.6%
North Korea U20 Clean Sheet 20%
Sri Lanka U20 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric North Korea U20 Sri Lanka U20
Matches Played 16 16
Wins 3 1
Draws 5 2
Losses 8 13
Goals Scored 1.43 0.13
Goals Conceded 0.71 2.88
Expected Goals (xG) 1.43 0.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.71 2.88

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 21, 2024 AFC Asian Cup U20
North Korea U20 vs Sri Lanka U20
4:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

North Korea U20 Compare

Top Goalscorer Ri Jong-dok
3 Goals
Assists Leader Choe Kuk
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.1
Avg xA / game 0.71

Sri Lanka U20 Compare

Avg xG / game 0.12
Avg xA / game 0.07

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

North Korea U20 85 / 100
Sri Lanka U20 10 / 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
North Korea U20 Sri Lanka U20

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick PRK Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Sri Lanka U20's defensive record shows goals conceded in 100% of 16 matches.

These sides typically produce 4.00 goals when they meet.

Recent resilience: North Korea U20 stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Away concern: Sri Lanka U20 has suffered 3 losses in 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

North Korea U20 VS Sri Lanka U20
1.43 Goals Scored 0.13
0.71 Goals Conceded 2.88
71% Over 1.5 75%
43% Over 2.5 50%
14% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

North Korea U20

(Home)
19 Feb
Saudi Arabia U20
2 : 1
North Korea U20
16 Feb
North Korea U20
1 : 2
Jordan U20
13 Feb
Iraq U20
1 : 1
North Korea U20
27 Sept
Oman U20
0 : 1
North Korea U20
25 Sept
Tajikistan U20
0 : 2
North Korea U20
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Sri Lanka U20

(Away)
27 Mar
Bhutan U20
1 : 0
Sri Lanka U20
25 Mar
Sri Lanka U20
0 : 1
Nepal U20
23 Mar
Maldives U20
2 : 3
Sri Lanka U20
29 Sept
Sri Lanka U20
1 : 1
Malaysia U20
25 Sept
Oman U20
5 : 0
Sri Lanka U20
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Syria U20440016:112
2Vietnam U20430112:29
3Bangladesh U2041125:114
4Guam U2040224:162
5Bhutan U2040132:91
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League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Uzbekistan U20440021:112
2Cambodia U2042116:97
3Bahrain U2042025:66
4Nepal U2041034:153
5Chinese Taipei U2040133:81
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League Standings (Group 3)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1South Korea U20440018:212
2United Arab Emirates U20421117:57
3Kuwait U2042119:37
4Lebanon U20410311:83
5Northern Mariana Islands U2040040:370
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League Standings (Group 4)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Saudi Arabia U20431010:010
2Australia U2043106:110
3Afghanistan U2041121:64
4Palestine U2040222:42
5Macau U2040131:91
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League Standings (Group 5)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1North Korea U2043107:010
2Oman U2042029:46
3Tajikistan U2042025:56
4Malaysia U2041213:35
5Sri Lanka U2040131:131
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League Standings (Group 6)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Indonesia U2032108:27
2Yemen U2032107:27
3Timor-Leste U2031026:73
4Maldives U2030031:110
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League Standings (Group 7)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Iran U20330017:09
2India U2032016:26
3Laos U2031026:103
4Mongolia U2030031:180
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League Standings (Group 8)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Iraq U20330018:09
2Thailand U20320118:16
3Philippines U2031024:73
4Brunei U2030030:320
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League Standings (Group 9)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Japan U2032109:17
2Kyrgyzstan U2032104:17
3Turkmenistan U2031024:43
4Myanmar U2030031:120
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League Standings (Group 10)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Qatar U2033008:29
2Jordan U20320111:36
3Hong Kong U2031022:93
4Singapore U2030030:70
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