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Zambia U20 vs Namibia U20

Africa Africa

COSAFA Championship U20 2024 Lalgy Arena, Matola
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Match Events

21'
Nsiku H.
37' Event
Mwanza E.
Assist: Simukonda D.
39'
Sub
Katjimune P. In: Fredericks E.
Out: Katjimune P.

AI Match Summary

Zambia U20 in this COSAFA Championship U20 2024 matchup, with the score ending 2-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Zambia U20.

Win Probability Meter

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

65%
Zambia U20
15%
Draws
20%
Namibia U20
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Zambia U20

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

65% / High Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Zambia U20 lately — more wins on the board than Namibia U20.
  • 65% — that's where the model lands on Zambia U20 taking it.
  • Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
  • 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 48%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 15%
Over 4.5 Goals 7%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 30%
Zambia U20 Clean Sheet 68%
Namibia U20 Clean Sheet 14%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Zambia U20 Namibia U20
Matches Played 34 28
Wins 19 6
Draws 6 7
Losses 9 15
Goals Scored 1.44 0.82
Goals Conceded 0.91 1.36
Expected Goals (xG) 1.04 0.69
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Oct 1, 2024 COSAFA Championship U20
Zambia U20 vs Namibia U20
2:1
Dec 4, 2020 COSAFA Championship U20
Zambia U20 vs Namibia U20
1:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Zambia U20 Compare

Top Goalscorer Mwanza E.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Simukonda D.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.8
Avg xA / game 0.52

Namibia U20 Compare

Top Goalscorer Goagoseb E. F.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.63
Avg xA / game 0.38

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Zambia U20 59 / 100
Namibia U20 23 / 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 Namibia U20

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Zambia U20 Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or 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

Zambia U20 found the back of the net in 85% of recent matches (34 games).

Defensive concern: Namibia U20 conceded in 75% of 28 recent games.

Historical meetings average 2.00 goals per match.

Solid form: Zambia U20 remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Zambia U20 VS Namibia U20
1.25 Goals Scored 0.5
0.88 Goals Conceded 0.83
63% Over 1.5 33%
38% Over 2.5 17%
13% 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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Namibia U20

(Away)
08 Jul
Namibia U20
0 : 2
Malawi U20
06 Jul
Namibia U20
3 : 2
Zimbabwe U20
04 Jul
Namibia U20
0 : 1
Angola U20
01 Oct
Zambia U20
2 : 1
Namibia U20
29 Sept
Angola U20
1 : 0
Namibia U20
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Zimbabwe U20 3 2 1 0 5:1 7
2 Botswana U20 3 1 2 0 3:2 5
3 Eswatini U20 3 1 1 1 5:7 4
4 Mozambique U20 3 0 0 3 5:8 0
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2024 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Angola U20 2 2 0 0 4:1 6
2 Zambia U20 2 1 0 1 3:4 3
3 Namibia U20 2 0 0 2 1:3 0
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2024 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 South Africa U20 3 3 0 0 13:0 9
2 Comoros U20 3 1 0 2 2:4 3
3 Malawi U20 3 1 0 2 4:9 3
4 Lesotho U20 3 1 0 2 3:9 3
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2024 (Play Offs)