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Cork City vs Athlone

Ireland Ireland

Division 1 Turner's Cross
Mon, Aug 3, 2026
VS
04:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Cork City host Athlone in the Division 1. Form suggests where the edge lies here. Recent numbers: Cork City at 2.38 goals for, 0 against; Athlone at 1 for, 1.13 against. Head-to-head, Cork City have won 2 to Athlone's 2, with 1 draws. They last met on May 22, 2026, ending 0:3. Model xG sits at 1.75 vs 1.05, favoring Cork City. Away (2) are the model's selection here, or BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

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

4%
Cork City
6%
Draws
90%
Athlone
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: Athlone

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

95% / Very High Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Cork City lately — more wins on the board 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%).

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 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 70.2%
Cork City Clean Sheet 20%
Athlone Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Cork City Athlone
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 20 8
Draws 4 8
Losses 5 13
Goals Scored 2.38 1
Goals Conceded 0 1.13
Expected Goals (xG) 2.38 1.00

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 22, 2026 Division 1
Athlone vs Cork City
0:3
Mar 27, 2026 Division 1
Cork City vs Athlone
4:1
Oct 11, 2024 Division 1
Athlone vs Cork City
4:1
Aug 9, 2024 Division 1
Cork City vs Athlone
0:0
May 31, 2024 Division 1
Athlone vs Cork City
1:0

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Cork City 10 / 100
Athlone 83 / 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
Cork City Athlone

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

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

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Cork City scored in 90% of their last 29 games.

Athlone's defensive record shows goals conceded in 76% of 29 matches.

H2H data points to 2.80 goals as a typical output.

Cork City has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Cork City VS Athlone
2.38 Goals Scored 1
0 Goals Conceded 1.13
75% Over 1.5 63%
38% Over 2.5 38%
25% Over 3.5 13%

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