Sport Picks
Galway United vs Bray
Ireland
FAI Cup Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway 
Match Events
16'
16'
Sesay J. B.
63'
63'
Sub
Sesay J. B. In: Ryan J.
Out: Sesay J. B.
63'
63'
Sub
Tucker K. In: Ferizaj R.
Out: Tucker K.
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
40%
20%
40%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Draw
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
20%
/ Low Confidence
- Galway United haven't matched Bray's recent run of results.
- 36% — that's where the model lands on Galway United taking it.
- Bray arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
- Historical meetings favor Galway United, who have won 3 of the last 5 encounters.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- Galway United have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 88%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 78.2%
Galway United Clean Sheet 18%
Bray Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Galway United | Bray |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 28 |
| Wins | 11 | 12 |
| Draws | 8 | 6 |
| Losses | 10 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 1.55 | 2 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.52 | 1.46 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.75 | 1.31 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 14, 2026 FAI Cup
Galway United vs Bray
2:1
Sep 8, 2023 Division 1
Bray vs Galway United
1:4
Jul 28, 2023 Division 1
Galway United vs Bray
3:0
Jun 2, 2023 Division 1
Bray vs Galway United
1:1
Apr 14, 2023 Division 1
Galway United vs Bray
6:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Galway United Compare
Top Goalscorer Hurley D.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.35
Avg xA / game 0.88
Bray Compare
Top Goalscorer Sammy T.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.19
Avg xA / game 0.73
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Galway United 36 / 100
Bray 33 / 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
Galway United Bray
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
Games between these two average 3.80 goals.
Galway United found the back of the net in 76% of recent matches (29 games).
Bray has conceded goals in 75% of their last 28 outings.
Galway United went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Galway United VS Bray
1.63 Goals Scored 1.5
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.88
88% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 75%
25% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
Galway United
(Home) 18 Sept
Derry City
1 : 0 Galway United
14 Sept
Sligo Rovers
1 : 3 Galway United
11 Sept
Galway United
2 : 3 Bohemians
04 Sept
Drogheda
1 : 2 Galway United
28 Aug
Galway United
1 : 1 Shelbourne
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11 Sept
Galway United
2 : 3 Bohemians
28 Aug
Galway United
1 : 1 Shelbourne
14 Aug
Galway United
2 : 1 Bray
07 Aug
Galway United
0 : 0 Drogheda
25 Jul
Galway United
0 : 0 Waterford
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Bray
(Away) 18 Sept
Bray
2 : 0 Treaty United
11 Sept
Kerry
0 : 1 Bray
04 Sept
Bray
1 : 1 Cork City
28 Aug
Athlone
2 : 1 Bray
22 Aug
Longford
4 : 2 Bray
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11 Sept
Kerry
0 : 1 Bray
28 Aug
Athlone
2 : 1 Bray
22 Aug
Longford
4 : 2 Bray
14 Aug
Galway United
2 : 1 Bray
03 Aug
Wexford
2 : 1 Bray
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Tournament Bracket & Draw
1/32-finals
St. Patricks -
TBD -
TBD -
Wexford -
Shamrock Rovers -
TBD -
TBD -
Cork City -
Liffey Wanderers 1
Ringmahon Rangers 2
TBD -
Bohemians -
Baldoyle Utd. 2
Leicester Celtic AFC 0
TBD -
Longford -
Waterford -
TBD -
TBD -
Cobh Ramblers -
Athlone -
TBD -
Midleton 2
Mayfield Utd 0
St. Michaels 1
Janesboro 3
TBD -
Sligo Rovers -
Kerry -
TBD -
TBD -
Shelbourne -
Bangor Celtic 4
River Valley Rangers 1
College Corinthians 2
Killester Donnycarney 1
Drogheda -
TBD -
Lucan Utd 5
University College Cork 2
Galway United -
TBD -
Crumlin Utd 4
Salthill 0
Finn Harps -
TBD -
TBD -
Bray -
Treaty United -
TBD -
TBD -
UC Dublin -
Derry City -
TBD -
Fairview Rangers 0
Tolka 3
Wayside Celtic 3
St Mochta's 4
TBD -
Dundalk -
Douglas Hall 1
Fanad United 0
Castlebar Celtic 3
North End United 0
1/16-finals
St. Patricks 2
Wexford 1
Shamrock Rovers 4
Cork City 1
Ringmahon Rangers -
Bohemians -
Baldoyle Utd. 0
Longford 8
Waterford 2
Cobh Ramblers 1
Athlone 3
Midleton 0
Janesboro 0
Sligo Rovers 4
Kerry 3
Shelbourne 2
Bangor Celtic 4
College Corinthians 5
Drogheda 4
Lucan Utd 0
Galway United 4
Crumlin Utd 0
Finn Harps 0
Bray 1
Treaty United 1
UC Dublin 2
Derry City 3
Tolka 0
St Mochta's 1
Dundalk 3
Douglas Hall 0
Castlebar Celtic 1
1/8-finals
St. Patricks 3
Shamrock Rovers 2
Bohemians 4
Longford 0
Waterford 2
Athlone 1
Sligo Rovers 4
Kerry 0
College Corinthians 0
Drogheda 3
Galway United 2
Bray 1
UC Dublin 1
Derry City 2
Dundalk 8
Castlebar Celtic 0
Quarter-finals
St. Patricks 1
Bohemians 2
Waterford 3
Sligo Rovers 0
Drogheda 1
Galway United 2
Derry City 4
Dundalk 2
Semi-finals
Bohemians -
Waterford -
Galway United -
Derry City -
Final
TBD -
TBD -
