Sport Picks
AI Match Summary
Athlone host Longford in the Division 1. This looks like a genuine coin-flip fixture. Athlone have averaged 0.38 scored and 1.25 conceded recently, against Longford's 1.75 scored and 1.88 conceded. Past meetings favor Longford slightly — 1-2-2 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on May 4, 2026, ending 1:1. Model xG sits at 1.13 vs 1.50, favoring Longford. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 2-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Longford carry the better recent record into this one.
- Model puts this one close, with a 39% draw probability.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- 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
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Athlone | Longford |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 28 |
| Wins | 7 | 10 |
| Draws | 9 | 7 |
| Losses | 13 | 11 |
| Goals Scored | 0.38 | 1.75 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.25 | 1.88 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.38 | 1.75 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.25 | 1.88 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sokapicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Sokapicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Athlone scored in 62% of their last 29 games.
Longford has conceded goals in 79% of their last 28 outings.
Games between these two average 2.80 goals.
Athlone went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cork City | 23 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 46:15 | 54 |
| 2 | Bray | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 46:30 | 37 |
| 3 | UC Dublin | 23 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 36:27 | 36 |
| 4 | Longford | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 27:30 | 31 |
| 5 | Cobh Ramblers | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 25:32 | 31 |
| 6 | Wexford | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 27:32 | 28 |
| 7 | Athlone | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 21:27 | 27 |
| 8 | Kerry | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 24:29 | 26 |
| 9 | Treaty United | 23 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 22:34 | 23 |
| 10 | Finn Harps | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 20:38 | 22 |