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North Korea U20 W vs Portugal U20 W - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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World Cup Women U20 Stadion ŁKS, Lodz
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Match Events

3'
Cancelinha E.
25' Event
Kang Ryu-Mi
(Penalty)
46'
Sub
Correia M. In: Costa D.
Out: Correia M.

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 2-0. The second leg ended 2-0.

Win Probability Meter

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

56%
North Korea U20 W
20%
Draws
24%
Portugal U20 W
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: North Korea U20 W

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

56% / Medium Confidence
  • North Korea U20 W carry the better recent record into this one.
  • North Korea U20 W are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • North Korea U20 W have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor North Korea U20 W, 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 25.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 57%
North Korea U20 W Clean Sheet 20%
Portugal U20 W Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric North Korea U20 W Portugal U20 W
Matches Played 29 9
Wins 25 3
Draws 2 2
Losses 2 4
Goals Scored 3.97 0.89
Goals Conceded 0.28 1.11
Expected Goals (xG) 2.13 0.56
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 7, 2026 World Cup Women U20
North Korea U20 W vs Portugal U20 W
2:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

North Korea U20 W Compare

Top Goalscorer Kang Ryu-Mi
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.64
Avg xA / game 1.06

Portugal U20 W Compare

Avg xG / game 0.51
Avg xA / game 0.31

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

North Korea U20 W 85 / 100
Portugal U20 W 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 W Portugal U20 W

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick North Korea U20 W Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or 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

Attacking prowess: North Korea U20 W scored in 90% of their last 29 outings.

These sides typically produce 2.00 goals when they meet.

North Korea U20 W has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Portugal U20 W has conceded goals in 56% of their last 9 outings.

Scoring Trends

North Korea U20 W VS Portugal U20 W
3.25 Goals Scored 1
0.13 Goals Conceded 1
88% Over 1.5 75%
75% Over 2.5 25%
38% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

North Korea U20 W

(Home)
27 Sept
Spain U20 W
1 : 0
North Korea U20 W
23 Sept
North Korea U20 W
3 : 0
Colombia U20 W
20 Sept
North Korea U20 W
2 : 0
Canada U20 W
17 Sept
North Korea U20 W
2 : 0
Japan U20 W
13 Sept
Colombia U20 W
0 : 3
North Korea U20 W
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Portugal U20 W

(Away)
16 Sept
Spain U20 W
2 : 0
Portugal U20 W
13 Sept
Portugal U20 W
3 : 0
Costa Rica U20 W
10 Sept
Colombia U20 W
0 : 0
Portugal U20 W
07 Sept
North Korea U20 W
2 : 0
Portugal U20 W
26 Aug
Italy U20 W
1 : 1
Portugal U20 W
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Poland U20 W 3 3 0 0 9:2 9
2 Argentina U20 W 3 2 0 1 11:5 6
3 Mexico U20 W 3 0 1 2 5:7 1
4 Benin U20 W 3 0 1 2 3:14 1
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League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Brazil U20 W 3 3 0 0 9:2 9
2 England U20 W 3 1 1 1 7:4 4
3 Canada U20 W 3 1 1 1 7:4 4
4 Tanzania U20 W 3 0 0 3 2:15 0
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League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 France U20 W 3 2 1 0 8:3 7
2 South Korea U20 W 3 1 1 1 5:6 4
3 Ecuador U20 W 3 1 0 2 7:6 3
4 Ghana U20 W 3 1 0 2 3:8 3
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League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Italy U20 W 3 2 1 0 6:2 7
2 Japan U20 W 3 1 2 0 5:4 5
3 USA U20 W 3 1 1 1 12:4 4
4 New Zealand U20 W 3 0 0 3 1:14 0
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League Standings (Group 5)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 North Korea U20 W 3 3 0 0 9:0 9
2 Portugal U20 W 3 1 1 1 3:2 4
3 Colombia U20 W 3 1 1 1 3:4 4
4 Costa Rica U20 W 3 0 0 3 1:10 0
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League Standings (Group 6)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Spain U20 W 3 3 0 0 16:1 9
2 Nigeria U20 W 3 1 1 1 10:3 4
3 China U20 W 3 1 1 1 6:3 4
4 New Caledonia U20 W 3 0 0 3 1:26 0
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