Sport Picks

Stadium Background

Zambia U20 vs D.R. Congo U20

Africa Africa

COSAFA Championship U20 2018
Our Tip

AI Match Summary

The COSAFA Championship U20 2018 game between Zambia U20 and D.R. Congo U20 finished 2-0, 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%
D.R. Congo U20
Draw rate projection: 17% Favored: Zambia U20

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

88% / Very High Confidence
  • Zambia U20 carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Zambia U20 are the model's pick here, at 70%.
  • Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
  • 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 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 67%
Zambia U20 Clean Sheet 20%
D.R. Congo U20 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Zambia U20 D.R. Congo U20
Matches Played 38 28
Wins 22 5
Draws 7 6
Losses 9 17
Goals Scored 1.38 1.38
Goals Conceded 0.63 1.25
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 1.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.63 1.25

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Dec 6, 2018 COSAFA Championship U20
Zambia U20 vs D.R. Congo U20
2:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Zambia U20 67 / 100
D.R. Congo U20 14 / 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 D.R. Congo U20

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick ZAM Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Zambia U20 found the back of the net in 84% of recent matches (38 games).

D.R. Congo U20's defensive record shows goals conceded in 82% of 28 matches.

H2H data points to 2.00 goals as a typical output.

Zambia U20 went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Zambia U20 VS D.R. Congo U20
1.38 Goals Scored 1.38
0.63 Goals Conceded 1.25
50% Over 1.5 88%
38% Over 2.5 50%
13% Over 3.5 25%

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
Page 1 of 8

D.R. Congo U20

(Away)
13 Jun
Ivory Coast U20
3 : 1
D.R. Congo U20
10 Jun
D.R. Congo U20
2 : 0
Saudi Arabia U21
07 Jun
D.R. Congo U20
2 : 2
Colombia U19
02 Jun
China U20
0 : 3
D.R. Congo U20
31 May
D.R. Congo U20
0 : 3
Tunisia U23
Page 1 of 6

League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Zambia U2032105:17
2Mozambique U2031203:25
3D.R. Congo U2031023:43
4Malawi U2030122:61
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2018 (Play Offs)
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2018 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1South Africa U2022009:06
2Mauritius U2021014:53
3Eswatini U2020020:80
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2018 (Play Offs)
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2018 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Zimbabwe U2032017:56
2Angola U2031205:25
3Botswana U2031112:24
4Lesotho U2030121:61
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2018 (Play Offs)
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2018 (Play Offs)