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Athlone vs UC Dublin

Ireland Ireland

Division 1 Athlone Town Stadium, Athlone
Fri, Jul 31, 2026
VS
06:45 PM
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AI Match Summary

Athlone host UC Dublin in the Division 1. History leans heavily one way in this fixture. Recent numbers: Athlone at 0.63 goals for, 1.25 against; UC Dublin at 1.75 for, 1.5 against. Head-to-head, Athlone have won 0 to UC Dublin's 4, with 1 draws. They last met on May 29, 2026, ending 1:0. The numbers (1.06 xG vs 1.50) point toward UC Dublin. Home (1) are the model's selection here, or BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

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

90%
Athlone
6%
Draws
4%
UC Dublin
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: Athlone

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

95% / Very High Confidence
  • UC Dublin have won more games recently than Athlone.
  • 90% — that's where the model lands on Athlone taking it.
  • Regular Division 1 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • These two have met 5 times recently and UC Dublin have taken 4 of them.

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 25.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71%
Athlone Clean Sheet 16%
UC Dublin Clean Sheet 14%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Athlone UC Dublin
Matches Played 29 32
Wins 8 14
Draws 8 5
Losses 13 13
Goals Scored 0.63 1.75
Goals Conceded 1.25 1.5
Expected Goals (xG) 0.63 1.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.25 1.50

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 29, 2026 Division 1
UC Dublin vs Athlone
1:0
Apr 3, 2026 Division 1
Athlone vs UC Dublin
0:2
Oct 10, 2025 Division 1
UC Dublin vs Athlone
2:2
Aug 4, 2025 Division 1
Athlone vs UC Dublin
1:2
May 30, 2025 Division 1
UC Dublin vs Athlone
2:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Athlone 84 / 100
UC Dublin 10 / 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 UC Dublin

AI 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

Athlone's goal record stands at 66% scoring rate across 29 recent games.

UC Dublin let in goals in 66% of their last 32 matches.

These sides typically produce 2.40 goals when they meet.

Athlone has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Athlone VS UC Dublin
0.63 Goals Scored 1.75
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.5
50% Over 1.5 75%
25% Over 2.5 63%
13% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Athlone

(Home)
17 Jul
Athlone
3 : 0
Midleton
10 Jul
Athlone
2 : 0
Cobh Ramblers
03 Jul
Bray
1 : 0
Athlone
26 Jun
Athlone
1 : 1
Finn Harps
19 Jun
Athlone
2 : 2
Wexford
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UC Dublin

(Away)
17 Jul
Treaty United
1 : 2
UC Dublin
10 Jul
Bray
6 : 0
UC Dublin
04 Jul
Longford
2 : 1
UC Dublin
26 Jun
UC Dublin
2 : 0
Cobh Ramblers
19 Jun
UC Dublin
0 : 1
Kerry
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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Cork City23173346:1554
2Bray23107646:3037
3UC Dublin23113936:2736
4Longford2387827:3031
5Cobh Ramblers23941025:3231
6Wexford2377927:3228
7Athlone23761021:2727
8Kerry2368924:2926
9Treaty United23581022:3423
10Finn Harps23571120:3822
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