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AI Match Summary
Cork City host Kerry in the Division 1. History leans heavily one way in this fixture. Cork City have averaged 2.5 scored and 0.5 conceded recently, against Kerry's 1.5 scored and 1.38 conceded. Head-to-head, Cork City have won 4 to Kerry's 1, with 0 draws. They last met on May 4, 2026, ending 1:0. xG projections (1.94 - 1.00) back Cork City to edge this. AI prediction: Away (2) Win — correct score tipped at 1-2.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Cork City have won more games recently than Kerry.
- Model gives Kerry a 70% chance of winning this.
- Regular Division 1 form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- History favors Cork City here — 4 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Cork City | Kerry |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 31 |
| Wins | 20 | 8 |
| Draws | 4 | 9 |
| Losses | 5 | 14 |
| Goals Scored | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.5 | 1.38 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.50 | 1.50 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 0.50 | 1.38 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Attacking prowess: Cork City scored in 90% of their last 29 outings.
Defensive concern: Kerry conceded in 84% of 31 recent games.
Games between these two average 4.00 goals.
Recent resilience: Cork City stayed unbeaten in 2 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Cork City
(Home)Kerry
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cork City | 23 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 46:15 | 54 |
| 2 | Bray | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 46:30 | 37 |
| 3 | UC Dublin | 23 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 36:27 | 36 |
| 4 | Longford | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 27:30 | 31 |
| 5 | Cobh Ramblers | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 25:32 | 31 |
| 6 | Wexford | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 27:32 | 28 |
| 7 | Athlone | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 21:27 | 27 |
| 8 | Kerry | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 24:29 | 26 |
| 9 | Treaty United | 23 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 22:34 | 23 |
| 10 | Finn Harps | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 20:38 | 22 |