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Treaty United

Treaty United

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L
12
Full time
UCD

UCD

Away
W
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GoalVio prediction
41% confidence
Treaty United(41%)
Most likely exact score2-1
Prediction missed— Result: UCD
Win probability
Treaty United
41%
Draw
24%
UCD
36%
Predicted winner is based on the highest win probability.
Intelligence snapshot
Attack
Treaty United
34
UCD
73
Defence
Treaty United
27
UCD
66
Momentum
Treaty United
0
UCD
100
Danger (xG)
Treaty United
0.90
UCD
1.80
Both teams to score
Yes

The model projects 1.65 xG for Treaty United and 1.49 xG for UCD — strong and meaningful attacking threat respectively. Both sides are generating enough chance quality to make scoring a realistic expectation, which is the primary driver of the BTTS projection.The projected 2-1 scoreline reflects both teams contributing to the goal tally. The xG gap between the sides is narrow (0.16), meaning neither defence is expected to completely shut the other out.

Over 2.5 goals
Yes

The model projects a combined xG of 3.15 — elevated attacking volume for this fixture. A combined xG above 2.5 is the model's primary signal that the match is likely to produce more than two goals, and this fixture clears that threshold.The projected 2-1 scoreline clears the 2.5-goal threshold — 3 goals in the most likely outcome. With both sides generating elevated xG, multiple scoreline combinations in the probability grid exceed 2.5 goals.The attack-versus-defence matchups across both ends of the pitch favour the attackers. Treaty United's Attack Score (34) vs UCD's Defensive Stability (66) and UCD's attack (73) vs Treaty United's defence (27) both point to a goal-friendly environment — neither defence is strong enough to suppress the other side's attacking output.

xG for (Treaty United)
0.90
avg per match
xG for (UCD)
1.80
avg per match
xG against (Treaty United)
1.80
avg per match
xG against (UCD)
0.90
avg per match

Momentum trend

last 5 matches
Treaty UnitedTreaty United
LWWDW
UCDUCD
WLLWL

Probability breakdown

41% confidence
Treaty United41%
Draw24%
UCD36%

Treaty United leads with 41% — the model's highest-probability outcome for this fixture.

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Analysis

Treaty United Narrow Edge — Model Projects 2-1

Treaty United host UCD in FAI Cup. Treaty United have recorded LDWWLW in recent matches while UCD arrive with a run of LWLLWW. These sides have met 10 times recently, averaging 2.3 goals per game.

Key factors

: 🏟️ Home Advantage Goalvio applies an 8% xG boost for home teams based on empirical data showing home sides score 10–15% more goals at their own ground. Treaty United's Elo-adjusted home strength gives them a 50% expected score in this fixture — a factor that tips the balance when the underlying numbers are close.
: ⚠️ Upset Risk UCD have won 3 of their last 10 matches — a run of form that keeps this fixture competitive. While Treaty United carry the stronger underlying metrics, UCD's recent results mean the gap is narrower than the headline verdict implies.

Why GoalVio backs this

Treaty United hold a slim but consistent edge across the key input metrics. No single factor clears the threshold required to claim a material advantage, but chance quality, defensive organisation, and recent form all point in the same direction — and when multiple independent signals align, that convergence is the model's case for Treaty United.

Biggest risk: The xG gap between these sides is narrow — a small swing in form, a set-piece goal, or a tactical adjustment could flip the result. The model favours Treaty United, but this is not a fixture where the outcome is a foregone conclusion. If UCD score first, the game becomes genuinely open.

Risk factors

  • UCD are in decent form with 3 wins from their last 10 matches — an upset cannot be ruled out.
  • These sides have drawn 4 of their last 10 meetings — history suggests a tight, unpredictable contest.
  • The xG gap is narrow at 0.16 — a small swing in form or tactics could flip the result.

Head to head

Treaty United 0Draws 01 UCD
Avg goals: 3.0BTTS in 1/1
17 Jul 2026
Treaty United
L12
UCD

Recent form

Treaty United

Treaty United

L
vs UCD
17 Jul 2026
12
W
@ Finn Harps
10 Jul 2026
10
W
vs Kerry
3 Jul 2026
21
D
@ Wexford
26 Jun 2026
00
W
vs Finn Harps
15 May 2026
30
UCD

UCD

W
@ Treaty United
17 Jul 2026
21
L
@ Bray Wanderers
10 Jul 2026
06
L
@ Longford Town
4 Jul 2026
12
W
vs Cobh Ramblers
26 Jun 2026
20
L
vs Bray Wanderers
15 May 2026
34

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Treaty United vs UCD?

GoalVio's model predicts Treaty United to win with 41% confidence.

What is the predicted score for Treaty United vs UCD?

The most likely scoreline according to GoalVio's Skellam-DC model is 2-1.

Will both teams score in Treaty United vs UCD?

GoalVio's model predicts BTTS: Yes — both teams are expected to score.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Treaty United vs UCD?

GoalVio's model predicts Over 2.5 Goals: Yes.

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