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Portlaoise AFC vs Skerries Town

Ireland Ireland

FAI Cup 2023
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Match Events

14' Event
McKenna R.
55' Event
McKenna R.
90' Event
Mullin J.

AI Match Summary

Skerries Town in this FAI Cup 2023 tie, finishing 0-3. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

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

40%
Portlaoise AFC
25%
Draws
35%
Skerries Town
Draw rate projection: 25% Favored: Portlaoise AFC

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

40% / Low Confidence
  • Portlaoise AFC haven't matched Skerries Town's recent run of results.
  • Model gives Portlaoise AFC a 40% chance of winning this.
  • Skerries Town arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Skerries Town, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 92%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 93%
Over 2.5 Goals 92%
Over 3.5 Goals 21.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 64.2%
Portlaoise AFC Clean Sheet 10%
Skerries Town Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Portlaoise AFC Skerries Town
Matches Played 1 7
Wins 0 3
Draws 0 0
Losses 1 4
Goals Scored 0 1.14
Goals Conceded 3 2.29
Expected Goals (xG) 1.75 2.07
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 23, 2023 FAI Cup
Portlaoise AFC vs Skerries Town
0:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Portlaoise AFC Compare

Avg xG / game 1.35
Avg xA / game 0.88

Skerries Town Compare

Top Goalscorer McKenna R.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Mullin J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.88
Avg xA / game 1.15

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Portlaoise AFC 74 / 100
Skerries Town 10 / 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
Portlaoise AFC Skerries Town

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Portlaoise AFC Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Skerries Town let in goals in 71% of their last 7 matches.

Historical meetings average 3.00 goals per match.

Away concern: Skerries Town has suffered 3 losses in 5 recent matches.

Attacking prowess: Portlaoise AFC scored in 0% of their last 1 outings.

Scoring Trends

Portlaoise AFC VS Skerries Town
0 Goals Scored 1.14
3 Goals Conceded 2.29
100% Over 1.5 86%
100% Over 2.5 86%
0% Over 3.5 43%

Recent Form & Match History

Portlaoise AFC

(Home)
23 Jul
Portlaoise AFC
0 : 3
Skerries Town

Skerries Town

(Away)
18 Aug
Finn Harps
5 : 0
Skerries Town
23 Jul
Portlaoise AFC
0 : 3
Skerries Town
25 Jul
Lucan Utd
3 : 1
Skerries Town
11 Aug
Skerries Town
1 : 4
Waterford
22 Apr
Kilnamanagh
1 : 2
Skerries Town
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
Treaty United 0
Cork City 2
St. Michaels 0
Waterford 5
Lucan Utd 2
St. Patricks CY 3
Wexford 3
Avondale United 0
Kilbarrack Utd 0
Finn Harps 1
Portlaoise AFC 0
Skerries Town 3
Derry City 3
Athlone 0
Longford 1
St. Patricks 2
UC Dublin 3
Cobh Ramblers 2
Galway United 4
Bangor Celtic 1
Cockhill 1
Bray 3
Dundalk 1
Shamrock Rovers 0
Kerry 2
Ringmahon Rangers 0
Drogheda 2
Sligo Rovers 1
Bohemians 1
Shelbourne 0
Gorey Rangers 1
Rockmount 2
1/8-finals
Cork City 3
Waterford 0
St. Patricks CY 0
Wexford 1
Finn Harps 5
Skerries Town 0
Derry City 0
St. Patricks 1
UC Dublin 1
Galway United 5
Bray 0
Dundalk 1
Kerry 0
Drogheda 1
Bohemians 6
Rockmount 0
Quarter-finals
Cork City 2
Wexford 1
Finn Harps 1
St. Patricks 2
Galway United 4
Dundalk 0
Drogheda 1
Bohemians 3
Semi-finals
Cork City 0
St. Patricks 2
Galway United 0
Bohemians 1
Final
St. Patricks 3
Bohemians 1