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Waterford vs Cobh Ramblers

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Match Events

3' Event
Adeyemi J.
78' Event
McLaughlin E.
90' Event
Amond P.

AI Match Summary

The FAI Cup game between Waterford and Cobh Ramblers finished 2-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Waterford.

Win Probability Meter

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

80%
Waterford
11%
Draws
9%
Cobh Ramblers
Draw rate projection: 11% Favored: Waterford

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

93% / Very High Confidence
  • Waterford carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Win probability leans Waterford's way, sitting at 80%.
  • Knockout football tends to sharpen focus — no second leg to fall back on.
  • 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 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.4%
Waterford Clean Sheet 16%
Cobh Ramblers Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Waterford Cobh Ramblers
Matches Played 38 33
Wins 13 12
Draws 11 5
Losses 14 16
Goals Scored 2.38 1.13
Goals Conceded 1.75 1.13
Expected Goals (xG) 2.38 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.75 1.13

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 17, 2026 FAI Cup
Waterford vs Cobh Ramblers
2:1
Jan 10, 2026 Club Friendly
Cobh Ramblers vs Waterford
1:3
Nov 4, 2023 Division 1
Waterford vs Cobh Ramblers
2:1
Sep 15, 2023 Division 1
Waterford vs Cobh Ramblers
0:2
Jun 23, 2023 Division 1
Cobh Ramblers vs Waterford
1:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Waterford Compare

Top Goalscorer McLaughlin E.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Amond P.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.83
Avg xA / game 1.19

Cobh Ramblers Compare

Top Goalscorer Adeyemi J.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.03
Avg xA / game 0.63

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Waterford 75 / 100
Cobh Ramblers 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
Waterford Cobh Ramblers

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick WAT Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 7:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Waterford scored in 76% of their last 38 games.

Cobh Ramblers let in goals in 76% of their last 33 matches.

H2H data points to 2.60 goals as a typical output.

Solid form: Waterford remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Waterford VS Cobh Ramblers
2.38 Goals Scored 1.13
1.75 Goals Conceded 1.13
100% Over 1.5 75%
88% Over 2.5 38%
63% Over 3.5 13%

Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/32-finals
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Crumlin Utd4
Salthill0
Douglas Hall1
Fanad United0
Castlebar Celtic3
North End United0
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Lucan Utd5
University College Cork2
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Liffey Wanderers1
Ringmahon Rangers2
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Baldoyle Utd.2
Leicester Celtic AFC0
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St. Patricks-
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Wexford-
Waterford-
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Cobh Ramblers-
Bangor Celtic4
River Valley Rangers1
College Corinthians2
Killester Donnycarney1
St. Michaels1
Janesboro3
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Sligo Rovers-
Athlone-
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Midleton2
Mayfield Utd0
Wayside Celtic3
St Mochta's4
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Dundalk-
Derry City-
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Fairview Rangers0
Tolka3
Shamrock Rovers-
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Cork City-
Treaty United-
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UC Dublin-
Kerry-
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1/16-finals
Galway United4
Crumlin Utd0
Douglas Hall-
Castlebar Celtic-
Drogheda4
Lucan Utd0
Finn Harps0
Bray1
Ringmahon Rangers-
Bohemians-
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Longford-
St. Patricks2
Wexford1
Waterford2
Cobh Ramblers1
Bangor Celtic0
College Corinthians0
Janesboro-
Sligo Rovers-
Athlone3
Midleton0
St Mochta's1
Dundalk3
Derry City-
Tolka-
Shamrock Rovers4
Cork City1
Treaty United1
UC Dublin2
Kerry3
Shelbourne2
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Semi-finals
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Final
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