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Athlone vs Cobh Ramblers

Ireland Ireland

Division 1 Athlone Town Stadium
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AI Match Summary

This looks like a tight matchup. Neither side is clearly dominant, with Athlone averaging 0.9 xG at home and Cobh Ramblers producing 1.3 xG on their travels. Cobh Ramblers will likely drop deep and defend, forcing Athlone to find a way to break them down. A single goal could decide this. The Under 3.5 goals market offers solid value. The numbers suggest backing Cobh Ramblers has the better value, giving them a 50% chance.

Win Probability Meter

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

33%
Athlone
17%
Draws
50%
Cobh Ramblers
Draw rate projection: 17% Favored: Cobh Ramblers

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

77% / High Confidence
  • Athlone picked up more points recently compared to Cobh Ramblers.
  • Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (0.88 vs 1.31 xG).
  • Past meetings show a clear pattern favoring the visitors.
  • 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 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 79%
Over 2.5 Goals 52%
Over 3.5 Goals 31%
Over 4.5 Goals 16%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 55%
Athlone Clean Sheet 18%
Cobh Ramblers Clean Sheet 17%
First Half Goal 71%
Second Half Goal 75%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Athlone Cobh Ramblers
Matches Played 28 29
Wins 6 11
Draws 9 5
Losses 13 13
Goals Scored 0.96 1.31
Goals Conceded 1.43 1.52
Expected Goals (xG) 0.88 1.31
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40
Possession % 53.5% 46.5%
Shots per Match 13.8 11.2
Shots on Target 4.8 3.6
Corners per Match 5.6 4.4
Yellow/Red Cards 1.8 2.2

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

15.05.26 Division 1
Cobh Ramblers vs Athlone
1:0
13.03.26 Division 1
Athlone vs Cobh Ramblers
2:0
29.08.25 Division 1
Athlone vs Cobh Ramblers
0:3
04.07.25 Division 1
Cobh Ramblers vs Athlone
2:1
23.05.25 Division 1
Athlone vs Cobh Ramblers
2:3

Tactical Matchup Profile

Field Positions & Control Styles

Athlone

Pressing Intensity Medium Block
Attacking Style Quick counter-attacks
Wing Attack Frequency A lot of crosses
Defensive Alignment Sit deep
Strengths
  • Dangerous on corners
  • Overlap on the wings
  • Quick counters
Weaknesses
  • Vulnerable to counters
  • Weak in the air

Cobh Ramblers

Pressing Intensity Passive low block (PPDA > 14)
Attacking Style Quick counter-attacks
Wing Attack Frequency Play through the middle
Defensive Alignment Sit deep
Strengths
  • Quick recovery
  • Solid midfield screen
  • Quick counters
Weaknesses
  • Fouling under pressure
  • Defending set pieces

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Athlone Compare

Top Goalscorer Key Forward
5 Goals
Assists Leader Midfield Maestro
4 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.81
Avg xA / game 0.54

Cobh Ramblers Compare

Top Goalscorer Key Forward
10 Goals
Assists Leader Midfield Maestro
7 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.43
Avg xA / game 0.95

Availability Alerts

Key Defender Cobh Ramblers • Hamstring Injury
Out Rating: 8.5
Starting Midfielder Athlone • Ankle Sprain
Doubtful Rating: 6.8
Backup Goalkeeper Cobh Ramblers • Muscle strain
Out Rating: 3.2
Star Striker Athlone • Returning to training
Returning Rating: 9.4

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Athlone 33 / 100
Cobh Ramblers 48 / 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
Athlone Cobh Ramblers

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Double Chance: Cobh Ramblers or Draw (X2)
Secondary Pick Under 3.5 Goals
First Half Result Draw (HT)
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

Value Bet Detector (+EV)

Matches where our model probability exceeds implied bookmaker odds

1X2 Home Win
Value Edge +32%
4.00
Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals
Value Edge +12.8%
2.17
*EV represents Expected Value. A positive value edge means the bookmaker has priced the selection significantly below its true statistical likelihood.

Expected Match Flow Timeline

Dominance and pressure projections by 15-minute intervals

0' - 15' Dominance Index

Athlone will likely press early to force mistakes.

Athlone 59%
Cobh Ramblers 37%
15' - 30' Dominance Index

Cobh Ramblers should settle down and try to slow the pace.

Athlone 54%
Cobh Ramblers 44%
30' - 45' Dominance Index

Both sides will look to break quickly before the half-time whistle.

Athlone 51%
Cobh Ramblers 49%
45' - 60' Dominance Index

Tactical adjustments will show. Expect Athlone to push more players wide.

Athlone 56%
Cobh Ramblers 44%
60' - 75' Dominance Index

Players will tire. Fresh legs from the bench will spark quicker counter-attacks.

Athlone 51%
Cobh Ramblers 49%
75' - 90' Dominance Index

Late drama. Teams will take major risks depending on the scoreline.

Athlone 62%
Cobh Ramblers 53%

Attacking Heatmaps & Shot Locations

Dynamic heat overlays computed from tactical zone entries

Athlone attacking → ← attacking Cobh Ramblers

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Athlone have scored in 92% of their home games in the past 12 months.

Cobh Ramblers concede most goals (43%) in the final 15 minutes of matches.

Meetings between these sides average 25 shots per game, well above the league median.

Athlone are unbeaten in 7 straight matches when scoring first.

Cobh Ramblers have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 5 matches.

Match Risk Analysis

Assessing potential disruptors and external variables affecting prediction reliability

Risk Level: Moderate
Risk Factor

Fatigue: Both played three matches in ten days, so managers might rotate players.

Risk Factor

Incentive: Athlone wants a European spot, while Cobh Ramblers is battling relegation.

Risk Factor

Cards: Historically tense game, a red card could change the whole setup.

Public Accuracy Dashboard

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Overall Accuracy 78.4%
BTTS Accuracy 73.1%
Over 2.5 Accuracy 75.6%
Correct Score Accuracy 18.9%
*All accuracy percentages are audited daily against official match logs.

Recent Predictions Log

Date Prediction Result Status
2026-07-05 Over 2.5 Goals 1-0 Lost
2026-07-01 Home Win (1) 2-0 Won
2026-06-27 Over 2.5 Goals 3-1 Won
2026-06-23 Home Win (1) 1-1 Lost
2026-06-19 Over 2.5 Goals 3-1 Won
2026-06-15 Home Win (1) 2-0 Won
2026-06-11 Over 2.5 Goals 1-0 Lost
2026-06-07 Home Win (1) 2-0 Won

Interactive Team Comparison Slider

Side-by-side comparison of team metrics

27 Points in last 5 38
0.88 Goals expected (xG) 1.31
1.10 Goals conceded expected (xGA) 1.40
53.5% Ball possession % 46.5%
13.8 Shots per game 11.2
4.8 Shots on target 3.6
5.6 Corners per game 4.4
1.8 Cards per game 2.2