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Drogheda vs Lucan Utd

Ireland Ireland

FAI Cup Sullivan & Lambe Park
Fri, Jul 17, 2026
VS
06:45 PM
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AI Match Summary

Drogheda play Lucan Utd in the FAI Cup. It looks like a close match. Recently, Drogheda averaged 1.5 goals scored and 1.61 conceded. Lucan Utd averaged 1.93 goals scored and 2.21 conceded. In past meetings, Drogheda won 4, Lucan Utd won 1, and they drew 0. Their last match on May 12, 2025 ended 2-1. Our numbers estimate xG of 1.25 for Drogheda and 2.19 for Lucan Utd. This points to a Lucan Utd double chance or over markets.

Win Probability Meter

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

38%
Drogheda
19%
Draws
43%
Lucan Utd
Draw rate projection: 19% Favored: Lucan Utd

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

71% / Medium Confidence
  • Drogheda picked up more points recently compared to Lucan Utd.
  • Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (1.25 vs 2.19 xG).
  • Past meetings show a clear pattern favoring the visitors.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 67%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 90%
Over 1.5 Goals 86%
Over 2.5 Goals 67%
Over 3.5 Goals 40%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 64%
Drogheda Clean Sheet 10%
Lucan Utd Clean Sheet 11%
First Half Goal 77%
Second Half Goal 82%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Drogheda Lucan Utd
Matches Played 28 14
Wins 9 7
Draws 8 0
Losses 11 7
Goals Scored 1.5 1.93
Goals Conceded 1.61 2.21
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 2.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.88 1.00

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 12, 2025 FAI Cup
Drogheda vs Lucan Utd
2-1
Apr 12, 2025 FAI Cup
Lucan Utd vs Drogheda
0-2
Mar 12, 2025 FAI Cup
Drogheda vs Lucan Utd
2-0
Feb 12, 2025 FAI Cup
Lucan Utd vs Drogheda
1-0
Jan 12, 2025 FAI Cup
Drogheda vs Lucan Utd
1-0

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Drogheda 36 / 100
Lucan Utd 41 / 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
Drogheda Lucan Utd

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Double Chance: Lucan Utd or Draw (X2)
Secondary Pick Under 3.5 Goals
First Half Result Draw (HT)
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

Value Bet Detector (+EV)

Matches where our model probability exceeds implied bookmaker odds

1X2 Home Win
Value Edge +26.5%
3.33
Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals
Value Edge +9.9%
1.64
*EV represents Expected Value. A positive value edge means the bookmaker has priced the selection significantly below its true statistical likelihood.

Attacking Heatmaps & Shot Locations

Dynamic heat overlays computed from tactical zone entries

Drogheda attacking → ← attacking Lucan Utd

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Drogheda scored in 82% of their last 28 games.

Lucan Utd let in goals in 86% of their last 14 matches.

Games between these two average 1.80 goals.

Drogheda went unbeaten in 2 of their last 5 games.

Lucan Utd lost 4 of their last 5 games.

Interactive Team Comparison Slider

Side-by-side comparison of team metrics

35 Points in last 5 21
1.50 Goals expected (xG) 2.50
1.88 Goals conceded expected (xGA) 1.00