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Zambia U20 vs Botswana U20

Africa Africa

COSAFA Championship U20
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Match Events

80' Event
Chimwemwe N.

AI Match Summary

The COSAFA Championship U20 game between Zambia U20 and Botswana U20 finished 1-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Zambia U20.

Win Probability Meter

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

70%
Zambia U20
17%
Draws
13%
Botswana U20
Draw rate projection: 17% Favored: Zambia U20

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

88% / Very High Confidence
  • Botswana U20 haven't matched Zambia U20's recent run of results.
  • Win probability leans Zambia U20's way, sitting at 70%.
  • European nights carry their own weight — this COSAFA Championship U20 fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • These two have met 4 times recently and Zambia U20 have taken 4 of them.

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 21%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 27.200000000000003%
Zambia U20 Clean Sheet 68%
Botswana U20 Clean Sheet 14%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Zambia U20 Botswana U20
Matches Played 37 30
Wins 22 8
Draws 6 9
Losses 9 13
Goals Scored 1 1
Goals Conceded 1.13 1.17
Expected Goals (xG) 1.00 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.13 1.17

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 9, 2025 COSAFA Championship U20
Zambia U20 vs Botswana U20
1:0
Oct 11, 2022 COSAFA Championship U20
Zambia U20 vs Botswana U20
1:0
Dec 4, 2019 COSAFA Championship U20
Zambia U20 vs Botswana U20
5:0
Dec 8, 2011 Friendly International
Botswana U20 vs Zambia U20
0:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Zambia U20 Compare

Top Goalscorer Chimwemwe N.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5

Botswana U20 Compare

Avg xG / game 0.91
Avg xA / game 0.56

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Zambia U20 77 / 100
Botswana U20 15 / 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
Zambia U20 Botswana U20

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick ZAM Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 3:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Zambia U20 scored in 84% of their last 37 games.

Botswana U20 let in goals in 73% of their last 30 matches.

These sides typically produce 2.25 goals when they meet.

Recent resilience: Zambia U20 stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Zambia U20 VS Botswana U20
1 Goals Scored 1
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.17
63% Over 1.5 67%
50% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 17%

Recent Form & Match History

Zambia U20

(Home)
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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Botswana U20

(Away)
09 Jul
Zambia U20
1 : 0
Botswana U20
07 Jul
South Africa U20
3 : 0
Botswana U20
05 Jul
Eswatini U20
1 : 3
Botswana U20
30 Sept
Eswatini U20
0 : 0
Botswana U20
28 Sept
Mozambique U20
1 : 2
Botswana U20
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Malawi U2032105:27
2Angola U2032104:17
3Namibia U2031023:53
4Zimbabwe U2030033:70
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1South Africa U2032108:37
2Zambia U2032107:37
3Botswana U2031023:53
4Eswatini U2030031:80
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 (Play Offs)