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Galway United vs Tolka

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FAI Cup 2025 Eamonn Deacy Park
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AI Match Summary

Galway United play Tolka in the FAI Cup 2025. It looks like a close match. Recently, Galway United averaged 1.51 goals scored and 1.66 conceded. Tolka averaged 1.56 goals scored and 2 conceded. In past meetings, Galway United won 1, Tolka won 0, and they drew 0. Their last match on Jul 18, 2025 ended 2:0. Our numbers estimate xG of 1.42 for Galway United and 2.38 for Tolka. This points to a Galway United double chance or over markets.

Win Probability Meter

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

43%
Galway United
22%
Draws
35%
Tolka
Draw rate projection: 22% Favored: Galway United

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

72% / Medium Confidence
  • Galway United picked up more points recently compared to Tolka.
  • Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (1.42 vs 2.38 xG).
  • Past meetings show a clear pattern favoring the home side.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 65%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 90%
Over 1.5 Goals 87%
Over 2.5 Goals 65%
Over 3.5 Goals 39%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 63%
Galway United Clean Sheet 10%
Tolka Clean Sheet 10%
First Half Goal 78%
Second Half Goal 83%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Galway United Tolka
Matches Played 35 16
Wins 12 6
Draws 8 3
Losses 15 7
Goals Scored 1.51 1.56
Goals Conceded 1.66 2
Expected Goals (xG) 1.63 3.00

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 18, 2025 FAI Cup
Galway United vs Tolka
2:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Galway United Compare

Top Goalscorer Walsh S.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Hurley D.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81

Tolka Compare

Avg xG / game 2.73
Avg xA / game 1.67

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Galway United 41 / 100
Tolka 34 / 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 Tolka

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Double Chance: Galway United or Draw (1X)
Secondary Pick Under 3.5 Goals
First Half Result Home Win (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 +23%
2.86
Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals
Value Edge +9.9%
1.69
*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

Galway United attacking → ← attacking Tolka

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Galway United scored in 74% of their last 35 games.

Tolka let in goals in 88% of their last 16 matches.

Games between these two average 2.00 goals.

Galway United went unbeaten in 2 of their last 5 games.

Tolka lost 2 of their last 5 games.

Interactive Team Comparison Slider

Side-by-side comparison of team metrics

44 Points in last 5 21
1.63 Goals expected (xG) 3.00
1.75 Goals conceded expected (xGA) 0.00