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

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World Cup U20 2007 Royal Athletic Park, Victoria, BC
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AI Match Summary

This match ends 0-2, with Nigeria U20 advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

43%
Scotland U20
15%
Draws
42%
Nigeria U20
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Scotland U20

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

43% / Low Confidence
  • Scotland U20 haven't matched Nigeria U20's recent run of results.
  • Win probability leans Scotland U20's way, sitting at 50%.
  • Nigeria 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 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 12.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71%
Scotland U20 Clean Sheet 13%
Nigeria U20 Clean Sheet 16%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Scotland U20 Nigeria U20
Matches Played 17 30
Wins 6 14
Draws 2 5
Losses 9 11
Goals Scored 1.24 1.37
Goals Conceded 1.47 1.23
Expected Goals (xG) 0.94 1.69
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 5, 2007 World Cup U20
Scotland U20 vs Nigeria U20
0:2

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Scotland U20 48 / 100
Nigeria U20 23 / 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
Scotland U20 Nigeria U20

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Scotland U20 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

Scotland U20 scored in 82% of their last 17 games.

Nigeria U20's defensive record shows goals conceded in 73% of 30 matches.

These sides typically produce 2.00 goals when they meet.

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

Scoring Trends

Scotland U20 VS Nigeria U20
1 Goals Scored 1.38
2 Goals Conceded 0.88
100% Over 1.5 50%
100% Over 2.5 38%
0% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Scotland U20

(Home)
23 May
Slovakia U20
2 : 1
Scotland U20
10 Jun
Scotland U20
3 : 0
Czech Republic U19
08 Jun
England U20 B
3 : 0
Scotland U20
06 Jun
Indonesia U19
1 : 2
Scotland U20
03 Jun
Scotland U20
1 : 0
Brazil U20
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Nigeria U20

(Away)
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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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Chile U20 3 2 1 0 6:0 7
2 Austria U20 3 1 2 0 2:1 5
3 Congo U20 3 1 1 1 3:4 4
4 Canada U20 3 0 0 3 0:6 0
Promotion - World Cup U20 2007 (Play Offs)
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League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Spain U20 3 2 1 0 8:5 7
2 Zambia U20 3 1 1 1 4:3 4
3 Uruguay U20 3 1 1 1 3:4 4
4 Jordan U20 3 0 1 2 3:6 1
Promotion - World Cup U20 2007 (Play Offs)
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League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Mexico U20 3 3 0 0 7:2 9
2 Gambia U20 3 2 0 1 3:4 6
3 Portugal U20 3 1 0 2 4:4 3
4 New Zealand U20 3 0 0 3 1:5 0
Promotion - World Cup U20 2007 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams

League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 USA U20 3 2 1 0 9:3 7
2 Poland U20 3 1 1 1 3:7 4
3 Brazil U20 3 1 0 2 4:5 3
4 South Korea U20 3 0 2 1 4:5 2
Promotion - World Cup U20 2007 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams

League Standings (Group 5)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Argentina U20 3 2 1 0 7:0 7
2 Czech Republic U20 3 1 2 0 4:3 5
3 North Korea U20 3 0 2 1 2:3 2
4 Panama U20 3 0 1 2 1:8 1
Promotion - World Cup U20 2007 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams

League Standings (Group 6)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Japan U20 3 2 1 0 4:1 7
2 Nigeria U20 3 2 1 0 3:0 7
3 Costa Rica U20 3 1 0 2 2:3 3
4 Scotland U20 3 0 0 3 2:7 0
Promotion - World Cup U20 2007 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams