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South Africa U20 vs Zambia U20
Africa
Africa Cup of Nations U20 30 June Stadium, Cairo 
Match Events
8'
8'
Lethlaku K.
Assist: Vilakazi M.
12'
12'
Phiri B.
Assist: Hamansenya D.
46'
46'
Sub
Lethlaku K. In: Autata P.
Out: Lethlaku K.
AI Match Summary
Neither side could be separated in this Africa Cup of Nations U20 tie, finishing 1-1. Extra time or penalties follow.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
60%
22%
18%
Draw rate projection: 22% Favored: South Africa U20
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
82%
/ Very High Confidence
- Zambia U20 haven't matched South Africa U20's recent run of results.
- 60% — that's where the model lands on South Africa U20 taking it.
- South Africa U20 have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
- Historical meetings favor Zambia U20, who have won 1 of the last 5 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 63%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 25.6%
South Africa U20 Clean Sheet 68%
Zambia U20 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | South Africa U20 | Zambia U20 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 35 | 36 |
| Wins | 24 | 22 |
| Draws | 5 | 6 |
| Losses | 6 | 8 |
| Goals Scored | 2 | 1.5 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.63 | 0.88 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 0.63 | 0.88 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Jul 5, 2025 COSAFA Championship U20
South Africa U20 vs Zambia U20
3:3
May 9, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations U20
South Africa U20 vs Zambia U20
1:1
Oct 5, 2024 COSAFA Championship U20
South Africa U20 vs Zambia U20
2:0
Dec 14, 2019 COSAFA Championship U20
South Africa U20 vs Zambia U20
0:3
Mar 8, 2017 Africa Cup of Nations U20
Zambia U20 vs South Africa U20
1:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
South Africa U20 Compare
Top Goalscorer Lethlaku K.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 1
Zambia U20 Compare
Top Goalscorer Phiri B.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.36
Avg xA / game 0.83
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
South Africa U20 68 / 100
Zambia U20 18 / 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
South Africa U20 Zambia 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 found the back of the net in 86% of recent matches (35 games).
These sides typically produce 2.80 goals when they meet.
South Africa U20 has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Zambia U20's defensive record shows goals conceded in 47% of 36 matches.
Scoring Trends
South Africa U20 VS Zambia U20
2 Goals Scored 1.5
0.63 Goals Conceded 0.88
63% Over 1.5 63%
38% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 13%
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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05 Oct
South Africa U20
2 : 1 USA U20
02 Oct
South Africa U20
5 : 0 New Caledonia U20
13 Jul
South Africa U20
3 : 0 Malawi U20
11 Jul
South Africa U20
2 : 0 Angola U20
09 Jul
South Africa U20
2 : 0 Eswatini U20
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Zambia U20
(Away) 12 Jul
Angola U20
1 : 2 Zambia U20
11 Jul
Malawi U20
2 : 1 Zambia U20
09 Jul
Zambia U20
1 : 0 Botswana U20
07 Jul
Zambia U20
3 : 0 Eswatini U20
05 Jul
South Africa U20
3 : 3 Zambia U20
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12 Jul
Angola U20
1 : 2 Zambia U20
11 Jul
Malawi U20
2 : 1 Zambia U20
05 Jul
South Africa U20
3 : 3 Zambia U20
09 May
South Africa U20
1 : 1 Zambia U20
03 May
Egypt U20
0 : 0 Zambia U20
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa U20 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Sierra Leone U20 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 3 | Egypt U20 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 7 |
| 4 | Zambia U20 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2:1 | 6 |
| 5 | Tanzania U20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0:4 | 0 |
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U20 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco U20 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Nigeria U20 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 3 | Tunisia U20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 4 | Kenya U20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5:8 | 1 |
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U20 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams
League Standings (Group 3)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghana U20 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Senegal U20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 3 | D.R. Congo U20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
| 4 | Central Africa U20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:5 | 1 |
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U20 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams
