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Portugal U16 vs Ireland U16

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Friendly International 2024
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Match Events

5' Event
Cunha D.
45' Event
Cabral A.
(Penalty)
46'
Sub
Noonan A. In: Topcu A.
Out: Noonan A.

AI Match Summary

The Friendly International 2024 game between Portugal U16 and Ireland U16 finished 3-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Portugal U16.

Win Probability Meter

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

51%
Portugal U16
15%
Draws
34%
Ireland U16
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Portugal U16

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

15% / Low Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Ireland U16 come out ahead of Portugal U16 on wins alone.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 40%.
  • Regular Friendly International 2024 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 91.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 80.2%
Portugal U16 Clean Sheet 10%
Ireland U16 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Portugal U16 Ireland U16
Matches Played 33 30
Wins 15 17
Draws 7 3
Losses 11 10
Goals Scored 1.91 2.27
Goals Conceded 1.42 1.67
Expected Goals (xG) 1.77 1.85
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 14, 2024 Friendly International
Portugal U16 vs Ireland U16
3:0
Jan 19, 2012 Friendly International
Portugal U16 vs Ireland U16
1:1
Jan 17, 2012 Friendly International
Portugal U16 vs Ireland U16
1:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Portugal U16 Compare

Top Goalscorer Cunha D.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Barbosa R.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.36
Avg xA / game 0.89

Ireland U16 Compare

Avg xG / game 1.68
Avg xA / game 1.03

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Portugal U16 30 / 100
Ireland U16 28 / 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
Portugal U16 Ireland U16

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

Portugal U16 scored in 82% of their last 33 games.

Defensive concern: Ireland U16 conceded in 87% of 30 recent games.

These sides typically produce 2.67 goals when they meet.

Solid form: Portugal U16 remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Portugal U16 VS Ireland U16
1.88 Goals Scored 2.33
1.38 Goals Conceded 1.67
100% Over 1.5 83%
63% Over 2.5 83%
38% Over 3.5 67%

Recent Form & Match History

Portugal U16

(Home)
03 Jun
Portugal U16
0 : 1
Italy U16
31 May
Portugal U16
4 : 2
South Korea U16
29 May
Portugal U16
2 : 1
Norway U16
21 Apr
France U16
5 : 1
Portugal U16
19 Apr
Portugal U16
3 : 1
England U16
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Ireland U16

(Away)
18 May
Ireland U16
2 : 3
Egypt U16
15 May
Canada U16
0 : 5
Ireland U16
13 May
Poland U16
3 : 2
Ireland U16
28 Feb
Ireland U16
2 : 1
Finland U16
26 Feb
Ireland U16
2 : 3
Finland U16
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