Cavalry FC 1-0 Valour – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Valour at 36%, yet other data sources diverge — this Cavalry FC vs Valour fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Full Analysis
ATCO Field plays host to Cavalry FC versus Valour in Canadian Premier League, Regular Season - 6. Kick-off: Sunday 8 August 2021 at 21:00 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Cavalry FC have collected 1.70 PPG across 10 Canadian Premier League outings this season: 5W 2D 3L. Last five: D W W L W. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.10 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for Cavalry FC, so this record blends games from this season and last.
In front of their own supporters this season, Cavalry FC have posted 2W 1D 2L at ATCO Field — 1.40 PPG. At home they are averaging 0.80 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game.
Valour's overall Canadian Premier League record this term: 6W 0D 4L from 10 games (1.80 PPG). Last five: W W L L L. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 0.80 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. This season is still relatively young for Valour, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Valour's form when playing away from home: 2W 0D 4L across 6 road games this term (1.00 PPG). Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 1.00 is notably below their overall 1.80 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 1.70 vs 1.80 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
Trading
Cavalry FC half-time and goal-timing data (10 games, 5 at home): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 33% of the time; BTTS occurs in 40% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games (home games); they fail to score in 50% of games.
Valour half-time and goal-timing data (10 games, 5 at away): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in away games; they lead at the break 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 60% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Cavalry FC 50% versus Valour 30%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Cavalry FC 50% | Valour 40%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Cavalry FC 1.01 xG and Valour 1.05 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Cavalry FC attack 0.792 / defence 1.308 | Valour attack 0.858 / defence 1.274. League average goals — home 1.001 / away 0.933. Cavalry FC's attack strength of 0.792 is below the league average — the 1.01 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Valour bring a strong defensive rating of 1.274 — this is suppressing Cavalry FC's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 10 Cavalry FC games / 10 Valour games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Cavalry FC 34% | Draw 30% | Valour 36%. Fair-value odds: Cavalry FC 2.94 | Draw 3.33 | Valour 2.78. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 30% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 34% | BTTS probability 41% | Total xG 2.06. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 66% probability — total xG of 2.06 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS probability of 41% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Valour as the most likely outcome at 36% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 30% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Valour if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.06 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 34% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 2.2 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 41% on No. Form rates corroborate: Cavalry FC 40% | Valour 50% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Cavalry FC vs Valour | Competition: Canadian Premier League, Regular Season - 6 | Venue: ATCO Field • Kick-off: Sunday 8 Aug 2021, 21:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Cavalry FC 34% | Draw 30% | Valour 36% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 34% | BTTS 41% | xG Cavalry FC 1.01 / Valour 1.05 • Poisson strength factors: Cavalry FC attack 0.792 / def 1.308 | Valour attack 0.858 / def 1.274 | league avg home 1.001 / away 0.933 • Poisson stance: Valour (36%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.01
Cavalry FC xG
Expected Goals
1.05
Valour xG
41%
BTTS
61%
Over 1.5
34%
Over 2.5
15%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Cavalry FC vs Valour kick off?
Cavalry FC vs Valour kicked off at 21:00 on Sunday 8 August 2021 at ATCO Field.
What was the final score in Cavalry FC vs Valour?
Cavalry FC 1 - 0 Valour.
Where is Cavalry FC vs Valour being played?
The match is being played at ATCO Field.
What competition is Cavalry FC vs Valour part of?
Cavalry FC vs Valour is a Regular Season - 6 fixture in the Canadian Premier League (Canada).
Who is favourite to win Cavalry FC vs Valour?
Our statistical model gives Cavalry FC a 34% chance of winning, Valour a 36% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making Valour the favourite.
Will both teams score in Cavalry FC vs Valour?
Our model estimates a 41% probability that both Cavalry FC and Valour will score (BTTS).
Will Cavalry FC vs Valour have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 34%.
What is the head-to-head record between Cavalry FC and Valour?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Cavalry FC and Valour in?
Cavalry FC (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.10 | L5 D-W-W-L-W. Valour (all comps): 6W-0D-4L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 0.80 | L5 W-W-L-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Cavalry FC's attack at 0.79x the league average against Valour's defence at 1.27x — combine the two and it projects 1.01 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Valour's attack (0.86x) against Cavalry FC's defence (1.31x) — and the away total comes out at 1.05.
These ratings are built from 10/10 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 15.3% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (14.5%), 0-1 (11.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 41% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Valour Win
34%
2.95
30%
3.30
36%
2.79
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.5%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
13.4%
Away win
1 – 0
12.9%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.01
Cavalry FC xG
Total xG
2.06
1.05
Valour xG
2.95
34%
Home win
3.30
30%
Draw
2.79
36%
Away win
Goals Markets
61%
Over 1.5
1.64
39%
Under 1.5
2.56
34%
Over 2.5
2.94
66%
Under 2.5
1.52
15%
Over 3.5
6.67
85%
Under 3.5
1.18
6%
Over 4.5
16.67
94%
Under 4.5
1.06
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
41%
BTTS Yes
2.42
59%
BTTS No
1.70
Clean Sheet
35%
2.85
36%
2.75
Win to Nil
12%
8.42
13%
7.67
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 12.8 | 13.4 | 7.0 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.9 | 13.5 | 7.1 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Cavalry FC vs Valour?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.3%.
How many goals are Cavalry FC and Valour expected to score?
The model projects 1.01 expected goals for Cavalry FC and 1.05 for Valour, a combined total of 2.06.
How confident is the prediction model for Cavalry FC vs Valour?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 36%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 10 outings, Cavalry FC have picked up 1.70 PPG on a 5W 2D 3L record — D-W-W-L-W across the most recent five. The sample for Cavalry FC is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Valour's form line: 6W 0D 4L from 10 games, 1.80 PPG, last five W-W-L-L-L. The sample for Valour is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.70 PPG for Cavalry FC against 1.80 for Valour. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
On home soil, Cavalry FC have posted 1.40 PPG from 5 outings (2W 1D 2L).
On the road, Valour have gone 1W 0D 4L from 5 away games — 0.60 PPG when travelling. That's a step down from their 1.80 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Valour's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Cavalry FC come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Cavalry FC are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game recently; Valour are on 1.40 scored and 0.80 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Valour in 30%.
Defensively: Valour in 60% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 10 Results — Canadian Premier League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Cavalry FC
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Valour
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Cavalry FC and Valour in coming into this match?
Cavalry FC have gone 5W 2D 3L in their last 10 games (1.70 PPG), while Valour have gone 6W 0D 4L in their last 10 (1.80 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Cavalry FC at home or Valour away?
Cavalry FC's home record (1.40 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Cavalry FC at home: 1.40 PPG; Valour away: 0.60 PPG.
Have Cavalry FC or Valour been keeping clean sheets recently?
Cavalry FC have kept a clean sheet in 20% of their recent games, Valour in 60%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 10 times since August 2023 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Canadian Premier League. They last met on 20 September 2025, roughly 10 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Cavalry FC won 4-0 on 25 May 2025, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Cavalry FC have gone 3W 2D 0L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Valour — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
6
Cavalry FC
2
Draws
2
Valour
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Cavalry FC and Valour?
From 10 meetings on record, Cavalry FC have won 6, Valour have won 2, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Cavalry FC and Valour last play each other?
They last met on 20 September 2025, when Cavalry FC 3-0 Valour.
Who has won more matches between Cavalry FC and Valour?
Cavalry FC have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Cavalry FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.
Valour are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Cavalry FC 40%, Valour 60% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 40% (Cavalry FC) and 60% (Valour).
On the defensive side: Cavalry FC have failed to score in 60% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Cavalry FC home games / Valour away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Cavalry FC play Valour?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 40% of Cavalry FC's recent matches and 60% of Valour's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Cavalry FC vs Valour usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 40% of Cavalry FC's recent games and 60% of Valour's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Cavalry FC and Valour tend to score early?
Cavalry FC have had a goal before half-time in 60% of their recent matches, Valour in 80% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Cavalry FC defy the odds to beat Valour 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Cavalry FC beat Valour 1-0 at ATCO Field, Regular Season - 6, in the Canadian Premier League. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Cavalry FC 1.01 xG and Valour 1.05 xG, a combined 2.06. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. Valour landed 1.0 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Cavalry FC attack 0.79 / defence 1.31 against Valour attack 0.86 / defence 1.27, drawn from 10/10 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Cavalry FC 34% | Draw 30% | Valour 36%, with Valour to win its most likely call at 36%. The actual Cavalry FC win had been the model's second-ranked read at 34%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 34%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 61% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 41% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 45% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Cavalry FC 50%, Valour 40%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 40%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Cavalry FC's trading profile (10 games, 5 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 50% of their matches — today it did not.
Valour's trading profile (10 games, 5 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 30% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 60% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Cavalry FC 1.70 PPG, Valour 1.80 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Cavalry FC win broke the near-deadlock. Cavalry FC (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.20 average — tighter than their form line. Valour (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 0.80 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.