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Pre-match ratings
| Rating | ||
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,483.2 | Overall | 1,366.9 |
| 1,465.9 | Match venue | 1,383.6 |
| 1,465.9 | At home | 1,439.4 |
| 1,482.8 | Away | 1,383.6 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,448.9 | Attack | 1,391 |
| 1,503.7 | Defence | 1,451.3 |
| 1,443.6 | Home attack | 1,419.5 |
| 1,464.6 | Away attack | 1,384.8 |
| 1,487.9 | Home defence | 1,490.8 |
| 1,509.3 | Away defence | 1,455.9 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,770 | Goal environment | 1,558.3 |
| 1,608.3 | Home goals | 1,495 |
| 1,661.7 | Away goals | 1,563.3 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,495.5 | Close games | 1,453.8 |
| 1,478.3 | Winning margin | 1,344.7 |
Match venue compares Wexford at home with Finn Harps away. All ratings are within this league.
Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.
📝 Match Preview
Wexford host Finn Harps in the Irish First Division, and the data points strongly to a home victory. Sitting third in the table with 19 points, Wexford have been formidable on their own patch, securing an 80% home win rate over their last five fixtures. They average 1.8 goals scored and 0.8 conceded at home, showing a clear offensive edge and solid defensive structure. Their recent home results include a 2-0 win over Cobh Ramblers and a 1-0 victory against Athlone Town, demonstrating consistency and control. Conversely, Finn Harps languish in eighth place with just 11 points. Their away form is notably poor, with a 20% win rate on the road. They average only 1.0 goal scored and 1.2 conceded away from home. Their recent away outings have been frustrating, suffering back-to-back defeats against Athlone Town and UCD, and they have failed to score in two of their last three away matches. The mathematical trends confirm this slide: Finn Harps have seen their points per game trend decline, with a 3-game moving average of 0.00 points, signaling a team struggling to find solutions on the road. The head-to-head record further tilts in Wexford’s favor. In their last ten meetings, Wexford have won four times to Finn Harps’ two, with four draws. At home, Wexford have a 40% win rate against this specific opponent, but their current home momentum and Finn Harps’ away fragility make a home win the most logical outcome. The goal expectancy model projects 1.50 goals for Wexford and 0.90 for Finn Harps, totaling 2.40 expected goals. This aligns with a tight, low-scoring affair where Wexford’s home advantage should prove decisive. Betting markets price the home win at 1.79, implying a 55.9% probability. Given Wexford’s 80% home win rate and Finn Harps’ 20% away win rate, the true probability sits closer to 75%, delivering a comfortable edge that exceeds the 6% threshold. The odds offer genuine value for a home victory. Key Points: - Wexford boast an 80% home win rate, averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.8 conceded at home. - Finn Harps struggle on the road with a 20% away win rate, averaging just 1.0 goal scored and 1.2 conceded. - Head-to-head history favors Wexford, with 4 wins to Finn Harps’ 2 in the last 10 meetings. - Goal expectancy sits at 2.40 total goals, pointing to a tight match where Wexford’s home advantage should prevail. - Home win odds of 1.79 present clear value against the bookmaker’s implied probability. Summary: The data strongly supports a Wexford victory. With superior home form, a favorable head-to-head record, and Finn Harps’ ongoing away struggles, the home win at 1.79 offers a solid edge. Recommended bet: Home Win.
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