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Shelbourne vs Bluebell Utd

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League Cup 2019 Tolka Park, Dublin
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Match Events

21' Event
McKenna D.
29'
Giles C.
39'
Flood J.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 1-0, with Shelbourne advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

80%
Shelbourne
20%
Draws
0%
Bluebell Utd
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Shelbourne

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

80% / Very High Confidence
  • Bluebell Utd have managed 1.25 goals a game lately — Shelbourne are scoring more at 1.43.
  • 80% — that's where the model lands on Shelbourne taking it.
  • Both sides arrive with similar form. In a knockout tie, that makes this genuinely unpredictable.
  • Historical meetings favor Shelbourne, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
  • 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 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) 74.6%
Shelbourne Clean Sheet 17%
Bluebell Utd Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Shelbourne Bluebell Utd
Matches Played 30 28
Wins 8 8
Draws 10 4
Losses 12 16
Goals Scored 1.43 1.25
Goals Conceded 1.6 1.93
Expected Goals (xG) 1.35 1.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 4, 2019 League Cup
Shelbourne vs Bluebell Utd
1:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Shelbourne Compare

Top Goalscorer McKenna D.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.04
Avg xA / game 0.68

Bluebell Utd Compare

Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.77

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Shelbourne 84 / 100
Bluebell Utd 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
Shelbourne Bluebell Utd

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Shelbourne 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

Shelbourne scored in 80% of their last 30 games.

Away concern: Bluebell Utd has suffered 5 losses in 5 recent matches.

Bluebell Utd has conceded goals in 75% of their last 28 outings.

Recent resilience: Shelbourne stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Shelbourne VS -
1.5 Goals Scored 0
1.75 Goals Conceded 0
100% Over 1.5 0%
75% Over 2.5 0%
38% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Shelbourne

(Home)
18 Sept
Dundalk
2 : 3
Shelbourne
14 Sept
Shelbourne
1 : 2
Drogheda
11 Sept
Shelbourne
0 : 1
Derry City
04 Sept
Shamrock Rovers
0 : 0
Shelbourne
28 Aug
Galway United
1 : 1
Shelbourne
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Bluebell Utd

(Away)
31 Jul
Bluebell Utd
0 : 7
Galway United
16 Jul
Bluebell Utd
3 : 4
Newry City
10 Oct
Crumlin Utd
3 : 0
Bluebell Utd
20 Aug
Bluebell Utd
0 : 1
Kilnamanagh
08 Aug
Kilbarrack Utd
2 : 1
Bluebell Utd
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
Dundalk -
TBD -
TBD -
St. Patricks -
Shelbourne 1
Bluebell Utd 0
TBD -
UC Dublin -
Cork City -
TBD -
Limerick 1
Cobh Ramblers 3
Cabinteely 1
Drogheda 0
TBD -
Bohemians -
Derry City -
TBD -
Cockhill 0
Longford 1
Sligo Rovers -
TBD -
TBD -
Finn Harps -
Bray 3
Wexford 2
TBD -
Shamrock Rovers -
Galway United 2
Athlone 1
TBD -
Waterford -
1/8-finals
Dundalk 2
St. Patricks 1
Shelbourne 1
UC Dublin 2
Cork City 4
Cobh Ramblers 1
Cabinteely 1
Bohemians 2
Derry City 3
Longford 0
Sligo Rovers 1
Finn Harps 2
Bray 1
Shamrock Rovers 0
Galway United 1
Waterford 2
Quarter-finals
Dundalk 3
UC Dublin 1
Cork City 0
Bohemians 2
Derry City 2
Finn Harps 1
Bray 0
Waterford 1
Semi-finals
Dundalk 6
Bohemians 1
Derry City 4
Waterford 2
Final
Dundalk 3
Derry City 2