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Congo U20 vs Central African Rep. U20: prediction and stats

Africa Cup of Nations U20Semi-finalsKick-off on October 21, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Stade Alphonse Massamba-Débat, Brazzaville

Congo U20Central African Rep. U20

The Footlab AI model makes Congo U20 the favourite at 58%, against 25% for a draw and 17% for Central African Rep. U20. The most likely score is 1-0.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.3% of the 2,869 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Limited history for at least one of the two teams: read this prediction with caution.

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 20, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Congo U20 vs Central African Rep. U20?

On Elo ratings, Congo U20 has 1,479 points and Central African Rep. U20 1,435.

58%25%17%
Congo U20 winDrawCentral African Rep. U20 win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Congo U20 vs Central African Rep. U20

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Congo U20

4-3-3
  1. 10Prince Aldy Sousou Ilendo
  2. 9Déo Gracias Maurile Gloire Bassinga
  3. 7E. Nzaou
  1. 18D. Mouandza
  2. 19G. Nongo
  3. 6Julio Chrisdan Ngandziami Bandessi
  1. 17A. Mombouli
  2. 22D. Saïkou
  3. 24R. Ngoulou
  4. 3Jacques Geordy Ndecket Bowamba
  1. 1Y. Batola

Central African Rep. U20

4-3-3
  1. 11L. Tsoungui-Abega
  2. 9B. Besnard
  3. 7R. Ze
  1. 6J. Nganza
  2. 18B. Idaro
  3. 23A. Yangba
  1. 5T. Biakolo
  2. 3R. Nzabakomada
  3. 4J. Ondobo
  4. 17K. Chasseport
  1. 1B. Malimoto

Computed on October 20, 2026 at 08:20 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Congo U20 have 2 wins, 8 draws and 5 defeats; Central African Rep. U20 have 1, 4 and 7.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Congo U20
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 18, 2026Congo DR U20(away)1-1Africa Cup of Nations U20
Oct 15, 2026Gabon U20(home)1-1Africa Cup of Nations U20
Jun 10, 2025Mexico U20(away)3-3Tournoi Maurice Revello
Jun 7, 2025Denmark U20(away)0-2Tournoi Maurice Revello
Jun 4, 2025Japan U20(home)0-2Tournoi Maurice Revello
Central African Rep. U20
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 18, 2026Cameroon U20(away)0-2Africa Cup of Nations U20
May 8, 2025Ghana U20(home)0-1Africa Cup of Nations U20
May 5, 2025Congo DR U20(home)1-3Africa Cup of Nations U20
May 2, 2025Senegal U20(away)1-1Africa Cup of Nations U20
Feb 26, 2023Congo U20(home)0-0Africa Cup of Nations U20

What does the head-to-head say?

In the last meeting: 0 Congo U20 wins, 1 draw, 0 Central African Rep. U20 wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Feb 26, 2023Central African Rep. U20 0-0 Congo U20Africa Cup of Nations U20

Last archived meeting: Central African Rep. U20 vs Congo U20 on Feb 26, 2023

How many goals should we expect?

Congo U20 score 1.1 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Central African Rep. U20 score 0.7 and concede 1.6. The model gives a 49% probability of over 2.5 goals and 49% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Congo U201.11.739/157/15
Central African Rep. U200.71.616/115/11

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Congo U20 vs Central African Rep. U20?
The Footlab AI model makes Congo U20 the favourite at 58%, against 25% for a draw and 17% for Central African Rep. U20.
Where and when is Congo U20 vs Central African Rep. U20 played?
Congo U20 vs Central African Rep. U20 is played on October 21, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Stade Alphonse Massamba-Débat, in the Africa Cup of Nations U20.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 49% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.3% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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