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Sierra Leone U23 vs Zambia U23 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Africa
Africa Cup of Nations U23 2023 
AI Match Summary
Neither side could be separated in this Africa Cup of Nations U23 2023 tie, finishing 1-1. Extra time or penalties follow.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
40%
25%
35%
Draw rate projection: 25% Favored: Sierra Leone U23
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
25%
/ Low Confidence
- Form's been kind to Zambia U23 lately — more wins on the board than Sierra Leone U23.
- Win probability leans Sierra Leone U23's way, sitting at 42%.
- Zambia U23 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
- 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 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 68.2%
Sierra Leone U23 Clean Sheet 20%
Zambia U23 Clean Sheet 19%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Sierra Leone U23 | Zambia U23 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 2 | 17 |
| Wins | 0 | 5 |
| Draws | 1 | 5 |
| Losses | 1 | 7 |
| Goals Scored | 0.5 | 0.94 |
| Goals Conceded | 1 | 1.18 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.71 | 0.79 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Oct 29, 2022 Africa Cup of Nations U23
Zambia U23 vs Sierra Leone U23
1:0
Oct 22, 2022 Africa Cup of Nations U23
Sierra Leone U23 vs Zambia U23
1:1
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Sierra Leone U23 42 / 100
Zambia U23 38 / 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
Sierra Leone U23 Zambia U23
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Defensive concern: Zambia U23 conceded in 65% of 17 recent games.
H2H data points to 1.50 goals as a typical output.
Sierra Leone U23 scored in 50% of their last 2 games.
Solid form: Sierra Leone U23 remains unbeaten in 1 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Sierra Leone U23 VS Zambia U23
0.17 Goals Scored 1.25
0.33 Goals Conceded 1.25
17% Over 1.5 50%
0% Over 2.5 50%
0% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
Sierra Leone U23
(Home) 29 Oct
Zambia U23
1 : 0 Sierra Leone U23
22 Oct
Sierra Leone U23
1 : 1 Zambia U23
22 Oct
Sierra Leone U23
1 : 1 Zambia U23
Zambia U23
(Away) 31 Mar
Zimbabwe
1 : 0 Zambia U23
28 Mar
Zambia U23
1 : 0 Malawi
26 Mar
Zambia U23
0 : 0 Egypt U23
22 Mar
Egypt U23
2 : 0 Zambia U23
29 Oct
Zambia U23
1 : 0 Sierra Leone U23
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31 Mar
Zimbabwe
1 : 0 Zambia U23
22 Mar
Egypt U23
2 : 0 Zambia U23
22 Oct
Sierra Leone U23
1 : 1 Zambia U23
15 Nov
Ivory Coast U23
1 : 0 Zambia U23
09 Nov
South Africa U23
0 : 0 Zambia U23
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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
