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Athlone W vs Galway United W - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Ireland Ireland

FAI Cup Women
Sat, Aug 22, 2026
2 - 1
06:35 PM
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Match Events

9' Event
Strickland A.
70' Event
Griffin C.
1' Event
Grant L.
(Penalty)

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 2-1. The second leg ended 2-1.

Win Probability Meter

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

47%
Athlone W
30%
Draws
23%
Galway United W
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Athlone W

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

47% / Medium Confidence
  • Galway United W haven't matched Athlone W's recent run of results.
  • 47% — that's where the model lands on Athlone W taking it.
  • Athlone W have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Athlone W, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
  • 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 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 75%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 31.6%
Athlone W Clean Sheet 68%
Galway United W Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Athlone W Galway United W
Matches Played 34 32
Wins 25 20
Draws 3 6
Losses 6 6
Goals Scored 2.38 1.63
Goals Conceded 1 0.84
Expected Goals (xG) 1.81 0.88
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Oct 3, 2026 National League Women
Athlone W vs Galway United W
0:0
Aug 22, 2026 FAI Cup Women
Athlone W vs Galway United W
2:1
May 23, 2026 National League Women
Galway United W vs Athlone W
2:1
Jul 19, 2025 National League Women
Athlone W vs Galway United W
1:1
May 3, 2025 National League Women
Galway United W vs Athlone W
0:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Athlone W Compare

Top Goalscorer Strickland A.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.39
Avg xA / game 0.91

Galway United W Compare

Top Goalscorer Griffin C.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.8
Avg xA / game 0.49

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Athlone W 95 / 100
Galway United W 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 W Galway United W

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Athlone W Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Athlone W found the back of the net in 94% of recent matches (34 games).

Historical meetings average 2.20 goals per match.

Solid form: Athlone W remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Defensive concern: Galway United W conceded in 59% of 32 recent games.

Scoring Trends

Athlone W VS Galway United W
2.75 Goals Scored 1
0.75 Goals Conceded 0.88
100% Over 1.5 50%
88% Over 2.5 25%
38% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Athlone W

(Home)
03 Oct
Athlone W
0 : 0
Galway United W
27 Sept
Athlone W
1 : 3
Shelbourne W
19 Sept
DLR Waves W
0 : 3
Athlone W
12 Sept
Treaty United W
1 : 4
Athlone W
05 Sept
Athlone W
3 : 1
Waterford W
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Galway United W

(Away)
03 Oct
Athlone W
0 : 0
Galway United W
26 Sept
Wexford W
3 : 0
Galway United W
19 Sept
Galway United W
0 : 1
Bohemians W
12 Sept
Shamrock Rovers W
0 : 1
Galway United W
05 Sept
Galway United W
0 : 0
Treaty United W
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/8-finals
Douglas Hall W 2
Dundalk W 0
Cork City W 1
DLR Waves W 0
Bohemians W 8
Kerry W 0
Shelbourne W 6
Bray W 0
Peamount W 0
Athlone W 2
Wexford W 0
Shamrock Rovers W 1
Galway United W 1
Treaty United W 0
Waterford W 1
Sligo Rovers W 2
Quarter-finals
Douglas Hall W 0
Cork City W 1
Bohemians W 1
Shelbourne W 4
Athlone W 5
Shamrock Rovers W 3
Galway United W 2
Sligo Rovers W 1
Semi-finals
Cork City W 0
Shelbourne W 6
Athlone W 2
Galway United W 1
Final
Shelbourne W 3
Athlone W 1