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Match Events
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Rhodes E.
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O'Connor A.
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AI Match Summary
Waterford in this League Cup 2016 tie, finishing 4-0. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
58%
20%
22%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Waterford
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
58%
/ Medium Confidence
- Form's been kind to Waterford lately — more wins on the board than Rockmount.
- Win probability leans Waterford's way, sitting at 90%.
- Waterford have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
- Historical meetings favor Waterford, who have won 1 of the last 3 encounters.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- Waterford have won 2 of the last 3 meetings between these two.
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 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75%
Waterford Clean Sheet 17%
Rockmount Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Waterford | Rockmount |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 33 | 16 |
| Wins | 12 | 3 |
| Draws | 12 | 2 |
| Losses | 9 | 11 |
| Goals Scored | 1.7 | 0.88 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.55 | 2.75 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.79 | 1.38 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Mar 28, 2016 League Cup
Waterford vs Rockmount
4:0
Sep 15, 2004 FAI Cup
Rockmount vs Waterford
1:2
Sep 10, 2004 FAI Cup
Waterford vs Rockmount
2:2
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Waterford Compare
Top Goalscorer Rhodes E.
1 Goals Assists Leader O'Connor A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.38
Avg xA / game 0.9
Rockmount Compare
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.77
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Waterford 84 / 100
Rockmount 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
Waterford Rockmount
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Waterford 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
Defensive concern: Rockmount conceded in 94% of 16 recent games.
These sides typically produce 3.67 goals when they meet.
Waterford scored in 79% of their last 33 games.
Waterford has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Waterford VS -
2.38 Goals Scored 0
1.75 Goals Conceded 0
100% Over 1.5 0%
88% Over 2.5 0%
63% Over 3.5 0%
Recent Form & Match History
Waterford
(Home) 18 Sept
Shamrock Rovers
3 : 2 Waterford
14 Sept
Waterford
2 : 2 Derry City
11 Sept
Waterford
1 : 1 Dundalk
04 Sept
Waterford
3 : 0 Sligo Rovers
28 Aug
St. Patricks
0 : 2 Waterford
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14 Sept
Waterford
2 : 2 Derry City
11 Sept
Waterford
1 : 1 Dundalk
04 Sept
Waterford
3 : 0 Sligo Rovers
14 Aug
Waterford
2 : 1 Athlone
09 Aug
Waterford
3 : 1 Bohemians
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Rockmount
(Away) 19 May
Ballyfermot
3 : 0 Rockmount
18 Aug
Bohemians
6 : 0 Rockmount
22 Jul
Gorey Rangers
1 : 2 Rockmount
19 Apr
Maynooth University
5 : 1 Rockmount
02 Apr
Pike Rovers
1 : 0 Rockmount
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19 May
Ballyfermot
3 : 0 Rockmount
18 Aug
Bohemians
6 : 0 Rockmount
22 Jul
Gorey Rangers
1 : 2 Rockmount
19 Apr
Maynooth University
5 : 1 Rockmount
02 Apr
Pike Rovers
1 : 0 Rockmount
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Tournament Bracket & Draw
1/16-finals
Shamrock Rovers -
TBD -
TBD -
Athlone -
Bohemians 3
Longford 1
Cabinteely 0
Shelbourne 5
Bray 2
UC Dublin 0
Drogheda 0
Bluebell Utd 1
Dundalk -
TBD -
TBD -
St. Patricks -
Derry City -
TBD -
TBD -
Sligo Rovers -
Waterford 4
Rockmount 0
TBD -
Cork City -
Galway United 3
Mayo 1
Cockhill 0
Finn Harps 1
Wexford -
TBD -
Cobh Ramblers 2
Limerick 4
1/8-finals
Shamrock Rovers 3
Athlone 0
Bohemians 0
Shelbourne 1
Bray 4
Bluebell Utd 2
Dundalk 0
St. Patricks 1
Derry City 2
Sligo Rovers 0
Waterford 0
Cork City 7
Galway United 1
Finn Harps 0
Wexford 0
Limerick 4
Quarter-finals
Shamrock Rovers 2
Shelbourne 1
Bray 2
St. Patricks 3
Derry City 2
Cork City 1
Galway United 0
Limerick 2
Semi-finals
Shamrock Rovers 1
St. Patricks 3
Derry City 0
Limerick 1
Final
St. Patricks 4
Limerick 1
