Expert Overview
The upcoming football match between UCD and Dundalk, set for August 1, 2025, at 18:45, presents an intriguing betting landscape. The odds suggest a cautious approach by both teams, with significant emphasis on low-scoring outcomes. With both teams not scoring in the second half at a high probability (95.00), and the combined odds for neither team scoring in either half being substantial (85.00 for the first half and 64.30 overall), bettors might consider these as key betting angles. Additionally, the average total goals predicted at 2.38 aligns with the ‘Under 2.5 Goals’ market at 68.10, further supporting a low-scoring game expectation.
UCD
Dundalk
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Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 92.30% | (0-1) 0-0 2H 1.30 | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 87.70% | (0-1) 0-1 1H 1.18 | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 75.60% | (0-1) | |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 67.10% | (0-1) 1.80 | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 67.50% | (0-1) | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 60.00% | (0-1) 1.31 | |
| Both Teams Not to Score | 62.30% | (0-1) 2.00 | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 55.40% | (0-1) | |
| Over 0.5 Goals HT | 59.20% | (0-1) 0-1 1H 1.40 | |
| Away Team To Win | 54.90% | (0-1) 2.20 | |
| Last Goal Minute 0-72 | 54.80% | (0-1) | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 3.18% | (0-1) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 1.97% | (0-1) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 2.02% | (0-1) | |
| Red Cards | 1.08% | (0-1) |
Home Team Analysis
The odds indicate that UCD, the home team, is likely to be defensively strong, especially in the first half with a probability of not scoring set at 73.20. This defensive posture is expected to continue into the second half with odds of 70.00 for not scoring again. Given these figures, strategies focusing on UCD maintaining a clean sheet or limiting their goal involvement could be prudent.
Away Team Insights
Dundalk faces a challenging match but has a fair chance of winning at 54.50. However, their defensive capabilities are also highlighted by the odds of not scoring in the second half at 60.80 and throughout the match at 60.80 overall. This suggests that while Dundalk might find it difficult to score, they are also expected to maintain a solid defensive performance.
Goal Scoring Predictions
With an average of 2.57 goals scored and 1.62 conceded per match for both teams combined, the ‘Over 1.5 Goals’ market at 60.40 seems balanced against the ‘Under 2.5 Goals’ market at 68.10. The prediction of the last goal occurring between minutes 0-72 at 55.00 further supports a tightly contested match with goals potentially coming early.
Additional Predictions
- Under 2.5 Goals: Given the strong defensive expectations from both teams, this market appears attractive.
- Both Teams Not To Score: With odds of 64.30, this outcome is worth considering due to the defensive nature of both teams.
- Away Team To Win: Despite lower odds at 54.50, Dundalk’s potential to secure a win should not be overlooked.
- Last Goal Minute (0-72): The likelihood of the last goal occurring early in the match is notable at 55.00.
- Red Cards: With an average of 1.38 red cards per match, this could be an additional factor influencing the game’s dynamics.
