Match Info

Africa Cup of Nations U20 - Play Offs - Semi-finals

Date: 15 May 2025, Thursday

Location: Suez Canal Stadium (Ismailia)

Where to Watch on TV:


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	South Africa U20		Nigeria U20

	1	X	2
				Watch
	3.25	2.75	2.2
				Watch
	4.13	3.02	1.98
	4.19	2.97	2.04	Watch
	4.19	2.95	1.98
Avarage Now (Initially)	3.94 ↑ (3.18)	2.92 ↑ (2.63)	2.05 ↓ (2.47)

The most likely Over/Under: 1.75

The best margin for this event is 6.6%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

South Africa U20
23.4%

Draw
31.6%

Nigeria U20
45%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

28.6%

34.6%

36.8%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

South Africa U20 has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.2%)

Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that South Africa U20's form might have worsened.

Nigeria U20 has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+8.2%)

Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Nigeria U20's recent form is better than expected.

Who will win by Users?

1	X	2
100%	0%	0%

South Africa U20 - Nigeria U20 Predictions

Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 3 Selected Experts predict this event. Nigeria U20 (votes: 2 - 66.7%). Tie (votes: 1 - 33.3%).

Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:

BTS - yes (votes: 2 - 100%) .

O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .

Expected Score (Market Odds): 0:1

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Lineups

Starting Lineups
1. Smythe-Lowe F. (G) 2. Timba S. 14. Smith T. Stellenbosch FC 6. Nkwali S. Cape Town Spurs 19. Sibiya T. 15. Maku L. 8. Kekana G. Mamelodi Sundowns 11. Lethlaku K. Mamelodi Sundowns 13. Modiba K. 3. Rapoo N. (C) Supersport Utd 18. Mahlangu T. Supersport Utd	1. Harcourt E. (G) 2. Maigari A. El Kanemi Warriors 22. Chukwu E. Hoffenheim 6. Bameyi D. (C) Bayelsa United 3. Okoro O. Sporting Lagos 8. Alabi S. 10. Ayuma I. Istra 1961 13. Oliseh D. 7. Jephta C. Enyimba International 9. Arierhi K. Beyond Limits FC 21. Maigana T.
Substitutes
12. Abrahams F. Stellenbosch FC 9. Ah Shene J. Cape Town City 7. April S. Cape Town City 4. Autata P. Cape Town City 20. Mazhamba T. (G) 17. Phili L. Stellenbosch FC 16. Ratisani K. (G) 21. Taunyana G. 10. Vilakazi M.	11. Amole B. 12. Benjamin P. Hoffenheim 14. Cletus S. 15. Ibrahim A. Akwa United 5. Ihejiofor C. Katsina Utd 20. Kingsley M. 18. Mendos R. Niger Tornadoes 4. Ochedikwu C. Uljanik Pula 16. Rufai A. (G) 23. Yakub A. (G) Novi Pazar

Key Events of the Match

1st Half (0 - 0)
2nd Half (1 - 0)
51', Harcourt E. ↓, Yakub A. ↑,
51', Oliseh D. ↓, Benjamin P. ↑,
53', Lethlaku K. ↓, April S. ↑,
53', Modiba K. ↓, Ah Shene J. ↑,
65', Jephta C. ↓, Mendos R. ↑,
66', Maigana T. ↓, Amole B. ↑,
66', 1 - 0, Smith T. ⚽, Rapoo N. (A),
75', Alabi S. ↓, Ibrahim A. ↑,
77', Okoro O. 🟨,
78', Maku L. 🟨,
87', April S. 🟨,

Preview

South Africa U20 is showing really good form (last 5 games: 3 wins).

South Africa U20 may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.

In the last 4 head-to-head matches, South Africa U20 won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 1:0. (average 0.3:0).

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- South Africa U20
Africa Cup of Nations U20
12.05.25	South Africa U20 - D.R. Congo U20	1:0 ET ✺
09.05.25	South Africa U20 - Zambia U20	1:1 ✺
06.05.25	Sierra Leone U20 - South Africa U20	1:4 ✺
30.04.25	South Africa U20 - Tanzania U20	1:0 ✺
27.04.25	Egypt U20 - South Africa U20	1:0 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 8.2 WTWWL
- Nigeria U20
Africa Cup of Nations U20
12.05.25	Nigeria U20 - Senegal U20	1:0 penalties ✺
07.05.25	Nigeria U20 - Kenya U20	2:2 ✺
04.05.25	Morocco U20 - Nigeria U20	0:0 ✺
01.05.25	Nigeria U20 - Tunisia U20	1:0 ✺
Friendly
18.10.24	Nigeria U20 - Burkina Faso U20	0:1 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 8.4 WTTWL

Latest Head to Head

Africa Cup of Nations U20
16.02.19	Nigeria U20 - South Africa U20	0:1 penalties
05.02.19	South Africa U20 - Nigeria U20	0:0
Friendly
29.05.12	South Africa U20 - Nigeria U20	N/A

South Africa U20 - Nigeria U20: Predictions, Live Scores & TV Guide