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Senegal U23 vs Mali U23

Africa Africa

Africa Cup of Nations U23 2023
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Match Events

14' Event
Camara L.
27' Event
Drame I.
60' Event
Diarra T.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 3-1, with Senegal U23 advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

35%
Senegal U23
20%
Draws
45%
Mali U23
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Mali U23

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

45% / Medium Confidence
  • Mali U23 carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Model gives Mali U23 a 45% chance of winning this.
  • Mali U23 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Senegal U23, 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 67.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 28.400000000000002%
Senegal U23 Clean Sheet 20%
Mali U23 Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Senegal U23 Mali U23
Matches Played 27 28
Wins 11 14
Draws 7 6
Losses 9 8
Goals Scored 1 1.61
Goals Conceded 0.85 0.96
Expected Goals (xG) 1.17 1.21
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 28, 2023 Africa Cup of Nations U23
Mali U23 vs Senegal U23
3:0
Mar 22, 2023 Africa Cup of Nations U23
Senegal U23 vs Mali U23
3:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Senegal U23 Compare

Top Goalscorer Camara L.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Drame I.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.9
Avg xA / game 0.58

Mali U23 Compare

Top Goalscorer Diarra T.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.1
Avg xA / game 0.67

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Senegal U23 16 / 100
Mali U23 77 / 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
Senegal U23 Mali U23

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Mali U23 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

These sides typically produce 3.50 goals when they meet.

Senegal U23 scored in 62% of their last 26 games.

Mali U23 has conceded goals in 64% of their last 28 outings.

Solid form: Senegal U23 remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Senegal U23 VS Mali U23
1.2 Goals Scored 1.63
0.8 Goals Conceded 1.13
60% Over 1.5 75%
40% Over 2.5 50%
20% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Senegal U23

(Home)
28 Mar
Mali U23
3 : 0
Senegal U23
22 Mar
Senegal U23
3 : 1
Mali U23
29 Oct
Senegal U23
1 : 0
Burkina Faso U23
23 Oct
Burkina Faso U23
0 : 0
Senegal U23
12 Aug
Cameroon U23
0 : 2
Senegal U23
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Mali U23

(Away)
18 Nov
Indonesia U23
2 : 2
Mali U23
15 Nov
Indonesia U23
0 : 3
Mali U23
19 Jul
FC Bobigny 93
0 : 3
Mali U23
06 Jul
Mali U23
1 : 0
Mali U20
02 Jul
Mali U23
2 : 0
Mali U20
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

Quarter-finals
Guinea Bissau U23 2
Niger U23 4
TBD -
Ivory Coast U23 -
Sudan U23 -
TBD -
TBD -
Benin U23 -
Tanzania U23 3
South Sudan U23 3
TBD -
Nigeria U23 -
Guinea U23 -
TBD -
TBD -
Uganda U23 -
Eswatini U23 3
Botswana U23 2
TBD -
Egypt U23 -
Sierra Leone U23 -
TBD -
TBD -
Zambia U23 -
Mauritania U23 1
Togo U23 2
TBD -
South Africa U23 -
Congo U23 -
TBD -
TBD -
Tunisia U23 -
Ethiopia U23 0
D.R. Congo U23 1
TBD -
Algeria U23 -
Mozambique U23 5
Mauritius U23 1
TBD -
Ghana U23 -
Burkina Faso U23 2
Gambia U23 2
TBD -
Senegal U23 -
Libya U23 4
Rwanda U23 4
TBD -
Mali U23 -
Madagascar U23 12
Seychelles U23 1
TBD -
Gabon U23 -
Angola U23 8
Namibia U23 1
TBD -
Cameroon U23 -
Semi-finals
Niger U23 1
Ivory Coast U23 1
Sudan U23 3
Benin U23 3
Tanzania U23 1
Nigeria U23 3
Guinea U23 -
Uganda U23 -
Eswatini U23 0
Egypt U23 1
Sierra Leone U23 1
Zambia U23 2
Togo U23 2
South Africa U23 2
Congo U23 2
Tunisia U23 2
D.R. Congo U23 5
Algeria U23 4
Mozambique U23 1
Ghana U23 4
Burkina Faso U23 0
Senegal U23 1
Rwanda U23 1
Mali U23 2
Madagascar U23 0
Gabon U23 5
Angola U23 2
Cameroon U23 3
Final
Niger U23 2
Sudan U23 1
Nigeria U23 0
Guinea U23 2
Egypt U23 2
Zambia U23 0
South Africa U23 1
Congo U23 1
Algeria U23 1
Ghana U23 2
Senegal U23 3
Mali U23 4
Gabon U23 2
Cameroon U23 1