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Malahide United vs Tolka

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FAI Cup 2014
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AI Match Summary

Malahide United in this FAI Cup 2014 tie, finishing 2-1. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

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

28%
Malahide United
15%
Draws
57%
Tolka
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Tolka

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

57% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Malahide United lately — more wins on the board than Tolka.
  • Tolka are the model's pick here, at 40%.
  • Malahide United have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Malahide United, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 84%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 100%
Over 2.5 Goals 84%
Over 3.5 Goals 46%
Over 4.5 Goals 21%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.8%
Malahide United Clean Sheet 10%
Tolka Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Malahide United Tolka
Matches Played 28 17
Wins 10 6
Draws 2 3
Losses 16 8
Goals Scored 1.29 1.47
Goals Conceded 2.21 2.06
Expected Goals (xG) 1.62 1.96
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 25, 2014 FAI Cup
Malahide United vs Tolka
2:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Malahide United 26 / 100
Tolka 38 / 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
Malahide United Tolka

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Tolka Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or 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

Tolka's defensive record shows goals conceded in 88% of 17 matches.

Malahide United's goal record stands at 64% scoring rate across 28 recent games.

These sides typically produce 3.00 goals when they meet.

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

Scoring Trends

Malahide United VS Tolka
1.38 Goals Scored 1.29
2.63 Goals Conceded 1.86
100% Over 1.5 100%
88% Over 2.5 86%
63% Over 3.5 29%

Recent Form & Match History

Malahide United

(Home)
05 Feb
Malahide United
2 : 4
Drogheda
21 Jan
Malahide United
1 : 3
Dundalk
27 Aug
Malahide United
0 : 6
Waterford
31 Jul
Salthill
2 : 3
Malahide United
23 Jul
Maynooth University
4 : 0
Malahide United
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Tolka

(Away)
19 Jul
Derry City
3 : 0
Tolka
16 May
Fairview Rangers
0 : 3
Tolka
18 Jul
Galway United
2 : 0
Tolka
18 May
Tolka
3 : 1
Janesboro
21 Aug
Tolka
0 : 4
Killester Donnycarney
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/32-finals
St. Patricks -
TBD -
Leixlip United 1
St. Patricks CY 2
Waterford -
TBD -
TBD -
Shelbourne -
Cork City -
TBD -
TBD -
St Mochta's -
Limerick -
TBD -
TBD -
Bohemians -
Avondale United 4
Carrigaline Utd 1
TBD -
Collinstown -
University College Cork 2
Swilly Rovers 1
St Francis 1
St. Michaels 2
Wexford -
TBD -
TBD -
Bray -
Belgrove 1
Drumcondra FC 0
TBD -
Finn Harps -
Shamrock Rovers -
TBD -
TBD -
Sheriff YC -
Athlone -
TBD -
TBD -
Longford -
Galway United -
TBD -
TBD -
UC Dublin -
Sligo Rovers -
TBD -
TBD -
Dundalk -
Drogheda -
TBD -
TBD -
Cockhill -
Phoenix 3
Bluebell Utd 2
TBD -
Ballynanty Rovers -
Malahide United 2
Tolka 1
TBD -
Mayfield Utd -
Cobh Ramblers -
TBD -
TBD -
Derry City -
1/16-finals
St. Patricks 3
St. Patricks CY 0
Waterford 0
Shelbourne 1
Cork City 6
St Mochta's 0
Limerick 1
Bohemians 2
Avondale United 2
Collinstown 0
University College Cork 2
St. Michaels 4
Wexford 1
Bray 0
Belgrove 0
Finn Harps 1
Shamrock Rovers 4
Sheriff YC 0
Athlone 0
Longford 2
Galway United 3
UC Dublin 1
Sligo Rovers 0
Dundalk 3
Drogheda 4
Cockhill 2
Phoenix 1
Ballynanty Rovers 2
Malahide United 3
Mayfield Utd 1
Cobh Ramblers 0
Derry City 2
1/8-finals
St. Patricks 2
Shelbourne 1
Cork City 2
Bohemians 3
Avondale United 2
St. Michaels 0
Wexford 1
Finn Harps 2
Shamrock Rovers 3
Longford 0
Galway United 1
Dundalk 2
Drogheda 4
Ballynanty Rovers 0
Malahide United 0
Derry City 3
Quarter-finals
St. Patricks 3
Bohemians 2
Avondale United 2
Finn Harps 5
Shamrock Rovers 2
Dundalk 1
Drogheda 2
Derry City 7
Semi-finals
St. Patricks 6
Finn Harps 1
Shamrock Rovers 1
Derry City 3
Final
St. Patricks 2
Derry City 0