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Zimbabwe U20 vs Botswana U20

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COSAFA Championship U20 2018
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Zimbabwe U20

2 - 1
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Botswana U20

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AI Match Summary

Zimbabwe U20 in this COSAFA Championship U20 2018 matchup, with the score ending 2-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Zimbabwe U20.

Win Probability Meter

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

26%
Zimbabwe U20
15%
Draws
59%
Botswana U20
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Botswana U20

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

15% / Low Confidence
  • Botswana U20 haven't matched Zimbabwe U20's recent run of results.
  • 42% — that's where the model lands on Zimbabwe U20 taking it.
  • European nights carry their own weight — this COSAFA Championship U20 2018 fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
  • 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 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 69.4%
Zimbabwe U20 Clean Sheet 20%
Botswana U20 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Zimbabwe U20 Botswana U20
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 9 8
Draws 7 9
Losses 13 12
Goals Scored 1.31 0.76
Goals Conceded 1.38 1.48
Expected Goals (xG) 1.44 1.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 26, 2024 COSAFA Championship U20
Zimbabwe U20 vs Botswana U20
1:1
Dec 3, 2018 COSAFA Championship U20
Zimbabwe U20 vs Botswana U20
2:1
Apr 22, 2016 Africa Cup of Nations U20
Botswana U20 vs Zimbabwe U20
0:2
Apr 3, 2016 Africa Cup of Nations U20
Zimbabwe U20 vs Botswana U20
0:1
May 4, 2012 Africa Cup of Nations U20
Botswana U20 vs Zimbabwe U20
1:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Zimbabwe U20 42 / 100
Botswana U20 36 / 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
Zimbabwe U20 Botswana U20

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Zimbabwe U20 found the back of the net in 69% of recent matches (29 games).

Defensive concern: Botswana U20 conceded in 72% of 29 recent games.

These sides typically produce 2.00 goals when they meet.

Zimbabwe U20 went unbeaten in 1 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Zimbabwe U20 VS Botswana U20
1.75 Goals Scored 1
1.38 Goals Conceded 1.13
75% Over 1.5 63%
63% Over 2.5 50%
50% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Zimbabwe U20

(Home)
08 Jul
Angola U20
2 : 0
Zimbabwe U20
06 Jul
Namibia U20
3 : 2
Zimbabwe U20
04 Jul
Malawi U20
2 : 1
Zimbabwe U20
03 Oct
Zimbabwe U20
2 : 3
Zambia U20
30 Sept
Mozambique U20
0 : 1
Zimbabwe 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)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Zambia U20 3 2 1 0 5:1 7
2 Mozambique U20 3 1 2 0 3:2 5
3 D.R. Congo U20 3 1 0 2 3:4 3
4 Malawi U20 3 0 1 2 2:6 1
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2018 (Play Offs)
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2018 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 South Africa U20 2 2 0 0 9:0 6
2 Mauritius U20 2 1 0 1 4:5 3
3 Eswatini U20 2 0 0 2 0:8 0
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2018 (Play Offs)
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2018 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Zimbabwe U20 3 2 0 1 7:5 6
2 Angola U20 3 1 2 0 5:2 5
3 Botswana U20 3 1 1 1 2:2 4
4 Lesotho U20 3 0 1 2 1:6 1
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2018 (Play Offs)
Promotion - COSAFA Championship U20 2018 (Play Offs)