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Athlone vs Midleton

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FAI Cup Athlone Town Stadium
Fri, Jul 17, 2026
VS
06:45 PM
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AI Match Summary

Athlone host Midleton in the FAI Cup. This one's hard to separate. Athlone have averaged 0.88 scored and 1.38 conceded recently, against Midleton's 1 scored and 0 conceded. Head-to-head, Athlone have won 1 to Midleton's 1, with 3 draws. They last met on May 12, 2025, ending 1-1. The numbers (1.04 xG vs 1.19) point toward Athlone. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 2-1.

Win Probability Meter

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

60%
Athlone
22%
Draws
18%
Midleton
Draw rate projection: 22% Favored: Athlone

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

82% / Very High Confidence
  • Athlone have won more games recently than Midleton.
  • Model gives Athlone a 60% chance of winning this.
  • It's a cup tie, so expect more urgency than a normal FAI Cup 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 6.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 3%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 68.2%
Athlone Clean Sheet 20%
Midleton Clean Sheet 14%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Athlone Midleton
Matches Played 30 12
Wins 8 4
Draws 9 0
Losses 13 8
Goals Scored 0.88 1
Goals Conceded 1.38 0
Expected Goals (xG) 0.88 1.00

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 12, 2025 FAI Cup
Athlone vs Midleton
1-1
Apr 12, 2025 FAI Cup
Midleton vs Athlone
1-1
Mar 12, 2025 FAI Cup
Athlone vs Midleton
1-1
Feb 12, 2025 FAI Cup
Midleton vs Athlone
3-1
Jan 12, 2025 FAI Cup
Athlone vs Midleton
2-1

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Athlone 58 / 100
Midleton 19 / 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 Midleton

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick ATH Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Athlone scored in 63% of their last 30 outings.

Midleton has conceded goals in 75% of their last 12 outings.

These sides typically produce 2.60 goals when they meet.

Athlone has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Athlone VS Midleton
0.88 Goals Scored 1
1.38 Goals Conceded 0
75% Over 1.5 50%
38% Over 2.5 0%
13% Over 3.5 0%

Tournament Bracket & Draw

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Salthill0
Douglas Hall1
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Castlebar Celtic3
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Liffey Wanderers1
Ringmahon Rangers2
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Baldoyle Utd.2
Leicester Celtic AFC0
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Wexford-
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Bangor Celtic4
River Valley Rangers1
College Corinthians2
Killester Donnycarney1
St. Michaels1
Janesboro3
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Midleton2
Mayfield Utd0
Wayside Celtic3
St Mochta's4
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Fairview Rangers0
Tolka3
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Semi-finals
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Final
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