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South Africa U20 vs Burundi U20

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Africa Cup of Nations U20 2019
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Match Events

9' Event
Le Roux L.
(Penalty)

AI Match Summary

This match ends 1-0, with South Africa U20 advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

90%
South Africa U20
6%
Draws
4%
Burundi U20
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: South Africa U20

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

95% / Very High Confidence
  • South Africa U20 carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Win probability leans South Africa U20's way, sitting at 90%.
  • South Africa U20 have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor South Africa U20, who have won 1 of the last 1 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 69%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 25.200000000000003%
South Africa U20 Clean Sheet 68%
Burundi U20 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric South Africa U20 Burundi U20
Matches Played 34 28
Wins 23 8
Draws 5 5
Losses 6 15
Goals Scored 1.5 1.25
Goals Conceded 0.75 3.25
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.75 3.25

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Feb 8, 2019 Africa Cup of Nations U20
South Africa U20 vs Burundi U20
1:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

South Africa U20 95 / 100
Burundi 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
South Africa U20 Burundi U20

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick SOU Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

South Africa U20's goal record stands at 88% scoring rate across 34 recent games.

Burundi U20 let in goals in 71% of their last 28 matches.

Recent resilience: South Africa U20 stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

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

Scoring Trends

South Africa U20 VS Burundi U20
1.5 Goals Scored 1.25
0.75 Goals Conceded 3.25
38% Over 1.5 100%
25% Over 2.5 100%
25% Over 3.5 100%

Recent Form & Match History

South Africa U20

(Home)
08 Oct
Colombia U20
3 : 1
South Africa U20
05 Oct
South Africa U20
2 : 1
USA U20
02 Oct
South Africa U20
5 : 0
New Caledonia U20
29 Sept
France U20
2 : 1
South Africa U20
13 Jul
South Africa U20
3 : 0
Malawi U20
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Burundi U20

(Away)
20 Oct
Uganda U20
3 : 1
Burundi U20
18 Oct
Kenya U20
4 : 0
Burundi U20
11 Oct
Burundi U20
3 : 2
Ethiopia U20
09 Oct
Uganda U20
4 : 1
Burundi U20
07 Oct
South Sudan U20
0 : 1
Burundi U20
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Nigeria U2032103:07
2South Africa U2031202:15
3Niger U2030214:52
4Burundi U2030123:61
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Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U20 2019 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Senegal U2033009:19
2Mali U2032012:26
3Ghana U2031022:33
4Burkina Faso U2030031:80
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U20 2019 (Play Offs)
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U20 2019 (Play Offs)