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Waterford vs University College Cork

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League Cup 2018 Regional Sports Centre
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Match Events

11' Event
Martin J.
24'
O'Mahony J.
32' Event
Puri S.

AI Match Summary

The League Cup 2018 game between Waterford and University College Cork finished 4-1, 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

90%
Waterford
6%
Draws
4%
University College Cork
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: Waterford

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

95% / Very High Confidence
  • University College Cork haven't matched Waterford's recent run of results.
  • Waterford are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • Cup games in League Cup 2018 usually bring a different intensity than the league.
  • 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 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 62.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 28%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 37.2%
Waterford Clean Sheet 68%
University College Cork Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Waterford University College Cork
Matches Played 30 17
Wins 9 4
Draws 9 1
Losses 12 12
Goals Scored 0.88 2
Goals Conceded 1.88 5
Expected Goals (xG) 0.88 2.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.88 5.00

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 26, 2018 League Cup
Waterford vs University College Cork
4:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Waterford Compare

Top Goalscorer Martin J.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Puri S.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.68
Avg xA / game 0.44

University College Cork Compare

Top Goalscorer Hennessy R.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.82
Avg xA / game 1.11

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Waterford 95 / 100
University College Cork 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 University College Cork

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick WAT Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 3:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

University College Cork has conceded goals in 94% of their last 17 outings.

H2H data points to 5.00 goals as a typical output.

Waterford found the back of the net in 73% of recent matches (30 games).

Waterford has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Waterford VS University College Cork
0.88 Goals Scored 2
1.88 Goals Conceded 5
88% Over 1.5 100%
25% Over 2.5 100%
25% Over 3.5 100%

Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
Cobh Ramblers1
Wexford0
TBD-
Limerick-
Shamrock Rovers-
TBD-
TBD-
Longford-
Dundalk-
TBD-
TBD-
St. Patricks-
UC Dublin2
Athlone0
Cabinteely1
Bohemians5
Sligo Rovers-
TBD-
Cockhill0
Galway United1
Waterford4
University College Cork1
TBD-
Cork City-
Derry City-
TBD-
Mayo3
Finn Harps4
Shelbourne3
Bray0
St Mochta's2
Drogheda3
1/8-finals
Cobh Ramblers1
Limerick0
Shamrock Rovers0
Longford1
Dundalk5
St. Patricks4
UC Dublin2
Bohemians3
Sligo Rovers1
Galway United0
Waterford2
Cork City1
Derry City2
Finn Harps1
Shelbourne7
Drogheda2
Quarter-finals
Cobh Ramblers2
Longford0
Dundalk3
Bohemians0
Sligo Rovers1
Waterford0
Derry City7
Shelbourne3
Semi-finals
Cobh Ramblers1
Dundalk0
Sligo Rovers0
Derry City1
Final
Cobh Ramblers1
Derry City3