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Galway United vs Cockhill

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League Cup 2018 Eamonn Deacy Park
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Match Events

30'
Rooney A.
51' Event
Gill G.
Own Goal
71'
Varma R.

AI Match Summary

The League Cup 2018 game between Galway United and Cockhill finished 1-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Galway United.

Win Probability Meter

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

18%
Galway United
22%
Draws
60%
Cockhill
Draw rate projection: 22% Favored: Cockhill

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

82% / Very High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Galway United come out ahead of Cockhill on wins alone.
  • 60% — that's where the model lands on Cockhill taking it.
  • Knockout football tends to sharpen focus — no second leg to fall back on.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • History favors Galway United here — 2 wins from the last 3 head-to-heads.

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) 75%
Galway United Clean Sheet 17%
Cockhill Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Galway United Cockhill
Matches Played 34 21
Wins 11 5
Draws 7 0
Losses 16 16
Goals Scored 1.63 0
Goals Conceded 1.75 0

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 19, 2018 League Cup
Galway United vs Cockhill
1:0
Apr 6, 2015 League Cup
Galway United vs Cockhill
4:2
Mar 28, 2011 League Cup
Galway United vs Cockhill
1:3

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Galway United 20 / 100
Cockhill 56 / 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
Galway United Cockhill

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick COC 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

Defensive concern: Cockhill conceded in 90% of 21 recent games.

Games between these two average 3.67 goals.

Attacking prowess: Galway United scored in 74% of their last 34 outings.

Difficult form: Cockhill registered 3 defeats in their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Galway United VS -
1.63 Goals Scored 0
1.75 Goals Conceded 0
88% Over 1.5 0%
63% Over 2.5 0%
38% Over 3.5 0%

Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
Cobh Ramblers1
Wexford0
TBD-
Limerick-
Shamrock Rovers-
TBD-
TBD-
Longford-
Dundalk-
TBD-
TBD-
St. Patricks-
UC Dublin2
Athlone0
Cabinteely1
Bohemians5
Sligo Rovers-
TBD-
Cockhill0
Galway United1
Waterford4
University College Cork1
TBD-
Cork City-
Derry City-
TBD-
Mayo3
Finn Harps4
Shelbourne3
Bray0
St Mochta's2
Drogheda3
1/8-finals
Cobh Ramblers1
Limerick0
Shamrock Rovers0
Longford1
Dundalk5
St. Patricks4
UC Dublin2
Bohemians3
Sligo Rovers1
Galway United0
Waterford2
Cork City1
Derry City2
Finn Harps1
Shelbourne7
Drogheda2
Quarter-finals
Cobh Ramblers2
Longford0
Dundalk3
Bohemians0
Sligo Rovers1
Waterford0
Derry City7
Shelbourne3
Semi-finals
Cobh Ramblers1
Dundalk0
Sligo Rovers0
Derry City1
Final
Cobh Ramblers1
Derry City3