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Sligo Rovers vs Limerick

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FAI Cup 2019 Showgrounds, Sligo
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Match Events

4' Event
O'Sullivan K.
7' Event
O'Sullivan K.
24' Event
Parkes R.

AI Match Summary

Sligo Rovers in this FAI Cup 2019 tie, finishing 6-2. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

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

16%
Sligo Rovers
20%
Draws
64%
Limerick
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Limerick

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

20% / Low Confidence
  • Limerick have won more games recently than Sligo Rovers.
  • 40% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • Limerick arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Limerick, who have won 1 of the last 5 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 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 70.6%
Sligo Rovers Clean Sheet 11%
Limerick Clean Sheet 12%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Sligo Rovers Limerick
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 7 11
Draws 7 6
Losses 16 13
Goals Scored 1.2 1.23
Goals Conceded 1.67 1.67
Expected Goals (xG) 1.17 1.81
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 24, 2019 FAI Cup
Sligo Rovers vs Limerick
6:2
Aug 17, 2018 Premier Division
Limerick vs Sligo Rovers
1:3
May 25, 2018 Premier Division
Sligo Rovers vs Limerick
0:0
Apr 14, 2018 Premier Division
Limerick vs Sligo Rovers
1:2
Feb 17, 2018 Premier Division
Sligo Rovers vs Limerick
0:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Sligo Rovers Compare

Top Goalscorer Parkes R.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Coughlan R.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.9
Avg xA / game 0.58

Limerick Compare

Top Goalscorer O'Sullivan K.
2 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.65
Avg xA / game 1.01

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Sligo Rovers 30 / 100
Limerick 29 / 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
Sligo Rovers Limerick

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

H2H data points to 3.20 goals as a typical output.

Sligo Rovers's goal record stands at 60% scoring rate across 30 recent games.

Limerick has conceded goals in 73% of their last 30 outings.

Limerick lost 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Sligo Rovers VS -
1.13 Goals Scored 0
2.63 Goals Conceded 0
100% Over 1.5 0%
88% Over 2.5 0%
63% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Sligo Rovers

(Home)
14 Sept
Sligo Rovers
1 : 3
Galway United
11 Sept
Drogheda
2 : 0
Sligo Rovers
04 Sept
Waterford
3 : 0
Sligo Rovers
28 Aug
Bohemians
3 : 0
Sligo Rovers
21 Aug
Sligo Rovers
0 : 0
Waterford
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Limerick

(Away)
21 Sept
Shelbourne
7 : 0
Limerick
16 Sept
Galway United
3 : 2
Limerick
13 Sept
Limerick
4 : 1
Wexford
24 Aug
Sligo Rovers
6 : 2
Limerick
16 Aug
Limerick
1 : 1
Athlone
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/32-finals
Shamrock Rovers -
TBD -
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Finn Harps -
Avondale United 4
Newtown Rangers 3
TBD -
Drogheda -
Cork City -
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Cabinteely -
Collinstown 1
St Mochta's 0
TBD -
Galway United -
Crumlin Utd -
TBD -
University College Cork 0
Malahide United 2
Killester Donnycarney -
TBD -
Aisling Annacotty 1
Lucan Utd 3
Longford -
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TBD -
Athlone -
Shelbourne -
TBD -
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Bohemians -
Sligo Rovers -
TBD -
Midleton 1
Glebe North 2
Cobh Wanderers -
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TBD -
Limerick -
St. Patricks -
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TBD -
Bray -
Letterkenny Rovers -
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TBD -
UC Dublin -
Waterford -
TBD -
Rockmount 1
Maynooth University 5
St. Michaels 1
Sheriff YC 0
Home Farm 1
Glengad United 2
Derry City -
TBD -
TBD -
Wexford -
Cobh Ramblers -
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TBD -
Dundalk -
1/16-finals
Shamrock Rovers 1
Finn Harps 0
Avondale United 1
Drogheda 2
Cork City 3
Cabinteely 2
Collinstown 1
Galway United 2
Crumlin Utd 3
Malahide United 1
Killester Donnycarney 1
Lucan Utd 2
Longford 3
Athlone 1
Shelbourne 2
Bohemians 3
Sligo Rovers 8
Glebe North 0
Cobh Wanderers 0
Limerick 1
St. Patricks 2
Bray 1
Letterkenny Rovers 2
UC Dublin 5
Waterford 2
Maynooth University 0
St. Michaels 0
Glengad United 1
Derry City 1
Wexford 0
Cobh Ramblers 0
Dundalk 1
1/8-finals
Shamrock Rovers 4
Drogheda 0
Cork City 0
Galway United 1
Crumlin Utd 3
Lucan Utd 1
Longford 1
Bohemians 2
Sligo Rovers 6
Limerick 2
St. Patricks 1
UC Dublin 3
Waterford 2
Glengad United 0
Derry City 2
Dundalk 3
Quarter-finals
Shamrock Rovers 2
Galway United 1
Crumlin Utd 0
Bohemians 2
Sligo Rovers 4
UC Dublin 0
Waterford 1
Dundalk 3
Semi-finals
Shamrock Rovers 2
Bohemians 0
Sligo Rovers 0
Dundalk 1
Final
Shamrock Rovers 2
Dundalk 1