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Forward Madison vs New York Cosmos Prediction & H2H Stats

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USL League One Breese Stevens Field, Madison, WI
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Match Events

17'
Carmichael K.
25' Event
Carmichael R.
Assist: Torres R.
28' Event
Torres R.

AI Match Summary

The USL League One game between Forward Madison and New York Cosmos finished 3-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Forward Madison.

Win Probability Meter

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

46%
Forward Madison
15%
Draws
39%
New York Cosmos
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Forward Madison

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

15% / Low Confidence
  • New York Cosmos haven't matched Forward Madison's recent run of results.
  • Forward Madison are the model's pick here, at 42%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • 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 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.6%
Forward Madison Clean Sheet 17%
New York Cosmos Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Forward Madison New York Cosmos
Matches Played 29 28
Wins 14 7
Draws 6 4
Losses 9 17
Goals Scored 1.83 1.25
Goals Conceded 1.21 2.07
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 1.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jun 21, 2026 USL League One
Forward Madison vs New York Cosmos
3:1
Apr 19, 2026 USL League One
New York Cosmos vs Forward Madison
2:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Forward Madison Compare

Top Goalscorer Carmichael R.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Torres R.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.15
Avg xA / game 0.75

New York Cosmos Compare

Top Goalscorer Guenzatti S.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.77

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Forward Madison 41 / 100
New York Cosmos 36 / 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
Forward Madison New York Cosmos

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Defensive concern: New York Cosmos conceded in 86% of 28 recent games.

H2H data points to 4.00 goals as a typical output.

Forward Madison's goal record stands at 79% scoring rate across 29 recent games.

Forward Madison has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Forward Madison VS New York Cosmos
1.25 Goals Scored 2
0.75 Goals Conceded 1.75
75% Over 1.5 100%
25% Over 2.5 75%
0% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Forward Madison

(Home)
26 Sept
Forward Madison
0 : 1
Spokane Velocity
19 Sept
Forward Madison
3 : 0
AV Alta FC
16 Sept
Chattanooga Red Wolves
1 : 0
Forward Madison
12 Sept
Forward Madison
1 : 1
Sarasota Paradise
06 Sept
Corpus Christi FC
0 : 2
Forward Madison
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New York Cosmos

(Away)
27 Sept
New York Cosmos
3 : 2
Richmond Kickers
19 Sept
New York Cosmos
1 : 2
Westchester SC
12 Sept
Athletic Club Boise
2 : 1
New York Cosmos
05 Sept
Fort Wayne
2 : 4
New York Cosmos
02 Sept
New York Cosmos
1 : 2
Sarasota Paradise
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Union Omaha 29 19 4 6 53:31 61
2 Charlotte Independence 29 18 6 5 67:42 60
3 Forward Madison 29 15 7 7 50:27 52
4 Athletic Club Boise 29 14 7 8 45:39 49
5 One Knoxville 29 13 9 7 46:34 48
6 Spokane Velocity 27 14 5 8 41:36 47
7 Chattanooga Red Wolves 29 14 4 11 50:40 46
8 Fort Wayne 28 10 9 9 42:36 39
9 Corpus Christi FC 28 9 9 10 32:40 36
10 FC Naples 28 10 4 14 32:44 34
11 Westchester SC 29 9 6 14 48:46 33
12 Sarasota Paradise 28 9 6 13 39:43 33
13 AV Alta FC 29 8 8 13 35:42 32
14 Portland Hearts of Pine 29 7 10 12 43:53 31
15 New York Cosmos 28 7 4 17 36:56 25
16 Greenville Triumph 28 6 5 17 30:52 23
17 Richmond Kickers 28 6 5 17 30:58 23
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