Valour 0-0 Cavalry FC – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Cavalry FC at 41% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Valour vs Cavalry FC encounter.
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Analysis
Cavalry FC make the trip to IG Field to face Valour in Canadian Premier League, Regular Season - 10. The match kicks off on Wednesday 6 October 2021 at 01:00 UTC.
Form
Valour (all games): 1W 3D 6L across 10 Canadian Premier League fixtures this term — 0.60 PPG. Last five: L D L L D. They are averaging 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.60 — 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 Valour, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Valour's form when playing at home: 4W 2D 4L across 10 games at IG Field this term (1.40 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle. Their home PPG of 1.40 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.60 — Valour are significantly better at IG Field than their overall form suggests.
Cavalry FC have collected 1.80 PPG across 10 Canadian Premier League outings this season: 5W 3D 2L. Last five: W L D L W. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.20 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Cavalry FC, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Cavalry FC away from home this season: 6W 1D 3L from 10 away games — 1.90 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
On a straight form reading, Cavalry FC are the stronger side — 1.20 PPG clear of the hosts (1.80 vs 0.60). Backing them with draw insurance is the conservative play if the outright away price appears short.
Trading Data
Valour goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (20 games, 11 at home): they score before half-time in 82% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 27% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 36% of games (home games); they fail to score in 30% of games.
Cavalry FC goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (20 games, 11 at away): they score before half-time in 82% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 40% of the time; they lead at the break 45% of the time; BTTS occurs in 64% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 54% of games (away games); they fail to score in 30% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Valour 40% versus Cavalry FC 55%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Valour 45% | Cavalry FC 50%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Valour 1.14 xG and Cavalry FC 1.35 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: Valour attack 0.889 / defence 1.174 | Cavalry FC attack 0.980 / defence 1.230. League average goals — home 1.039 / away 1.177. Cavalry FC bring a strong defensive rating of 1.230 — this is suppressing Valour's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 21 Valour games / 20 Cavalry FC games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Valour 31% | Draw 28% | Cavalry FC 41%. Fair-value odds: Valour 3.23 | Draw 3.57 | Cavalry FC 2.44. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 28% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 45% | BTTS probability 51% | Total xG 2.49. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 55% — total xG of 2.49 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 51% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Cavalry FC are the pick at 41% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 28% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Cavalry FC if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.49 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 45% — Poisson-only — limited corroboration confidence.
Poisson assigns a 51% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: Valour 30% | Cavalry FC 70%.
The outsider holds a 31% 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: Valour vs Cavalry FC | Competition: Canadian Premier League, Regular Season - 10 | Venue: IG Field • Kick-off: Wednesday 6 Oct 2021, 01:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Valour 31% | Draw 28% | Cavalry FC 41% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 45% | BTTS 51% | xG Valour 1.14 / Cavalry FC 1.35 • Poisson strength factors: Valour attack 0.889 / def 1.174 | Cavalry FC attack 0.980 / def 1.230 | league avg home 1.039 / away 1.177 • Poisson stance: Cavalry FC (41%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.14
Valour xG
Expected Goals
1.35
Cavalry FC xG
51%
BTTS
72%
Over 1.5
45%
Over 2.5
24%
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 Valour vs Cavalry FC kick off?
Valour vs Cavalry FC kicked off at 01:00 on Wednesday 6 October 2021 at IG Field.
What was the final score in Valour vs Cavalry FC?
Valour 0 - 0 Cavalry FC.
Where is Valour vs Cavalry FC being played?
The match is being played at IG Field.
What competition is Valour vs Cavalry FC part of?
Valour vs Cavalry FC is a Regular Season - 10 fixture in the Canadian Premier League (Canada).
Who is favourite to win Valour vs Cavalry FC?
Our statistical model gives Valour a 31% chance of winning, Cavalry FC a 41% chance, and a 28% chance of a draw — making Cavalry FC the favourite.
Will both teams score in Valour vs Cavalry FC?
Our model estimates a 51% probability that both Valour and Cavalry FC will score (BTTS).
Will Valour vs Cavalry FC have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 45%.
What is the head-to-head record between Valour and Cavalry FC?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Valour and Cavalry FC in?
Valour (all comps): 1W-3D-6L in 10 | 0.60 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 1.60 | L5 L-D-L-L-D. Cavalry FC (all comps): 5W-3D-2L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.20 | L5 W-L-D-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Working from Valour's attack rating (0.89) and Cavalry FC's defence rating (1.23), the model arrives at 1.14 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Cavalry FC's attack (0.98x) against Valour's defence (1.17x) — and the away total comes out at 1.35.
These ratings are built from 21/20 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 14.4%. Close behind: 0-0 (9.9%), 0-1 (9.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 34% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Cavalry FC Win
31%
3.27
28%
3.52
41%
2.44
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.7%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
11.2%
Away win
1 – 0
9.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.14
Valour xG
Total xG
2.49
1.35
Cavalry FC xG
3.27
31%
Home win
3.52
28%
Draw
2.44
41%
Away win
Goals Markets
71%
Over 1.5
1.41
29%
Under 1.5
3.45
45%
Over 2.5
2.22
55%
Under 2.5
1.82
24%
Over 3.5
4.17
76%
Under 3.5
1.32
11%
Over 4.5
9.09
89%
Under 4.5
1.12
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
51%
BTTS Yes
1.95
49%
BTTS No
2.05
Clean Sheet
26%
3.88
32%
3.12
Win to Nil
8%
12.66
13%
7.61
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.3 | 11.2 | 7.6 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 9.4 | 12.7 | 8.6 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 5.3 | 7.2 | 4.9 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 2.0 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 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 Valour vs Cavalry FC?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.4%.
How many goals are Valour and Cavalry FC expected to score?
The model projects 1.14 expected goals for Valour and 1.35 for Cavalry FC, a combined total of 2.49.
How confident is the prediction model for Valour vs Cavalry FC?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 41%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Valour's recent record stands at 6W 3D 11L from 20 games, a 1.05 PPG return, with L-D-L-L-D in the last five. The sample for Valour is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Cavalry FC, meanwhile, have gone 10W 5D 5L across 20 games — 1.75 PPG, with W-L-D-L-W in their last five. The sample for Cavalry FC is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours Cavalry FC by 0.70 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Valour heading into this one.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Valour have managed 5W 2D 4L from 11 games — 1.55 PPG in front of their own supporters. That's noticeably better than their 1.05 PPG overall — Valour are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Cavalry FC's away record stands at 6W 2D 3L across 11 trips, a 1.82 PPG haul.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Valour are averaging 1.05 goals scored and 1.25 conceded per game recently; Cavalry FC are on 1.25 scored and 1.15 conceded.
Defensively: Valour have kept a clean sheet in 35% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 20 Results — Canadian Premier League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Valour
Blended
Cavalry FC
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Valour and Cavalry FC in coming into this match?
Valour have gone 6W 3D 11L in their last 20 games (1.05 PPG), while Cavalry FC have gone 10W 5D 5L in their last 20 (1.75 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Valour at home or Cavalry FC away?
Cavalry FC's away record (1.82 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Valour at home: 1.55 PPG; Cavalry FC away: 1.82 PPG.
Have Valour or Cavalry FC been keeping clean sheets recently?
Valour have kept a clean sheet in 35% of their recent games, Cavalry FC in 30%.
⚔️ 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, Valour have gone 2W 0D 3L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Cavalry FC — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
2
Valour
2
Draws
6
Cavalry FC
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Valour and Cavalry FC?
From 10 meetings on record, Valour have won 2, Cavalry FC have won 6, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Valour and Cavalry FC last play each other?
They last met on 20 September 2025, when Cavalry FC 3-0 Valour.
Who has won more matches between Valour and Cavalry FC?
Cavalry FC have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Valour are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 82% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 46% of the time.
Cavalry FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 82% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 54% of the time.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Valour 27%, Cavalry FC 64% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 36% (Valour) and 54% (Cavalry FC).
On the defensive side: Valour keep a clean sheet in 46% of their matches; Valour have failed to score in 27% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Valour home games / Cavalry FC away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Valour play Cavalry FC?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 27% of Valour's recent matches and 64% of Cavalry FC's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Valour vs Cavalry FC usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 36% of Valour's recent games and 54% of Cavalry FC's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Valour and Cavalry FC tend to score early?
Valour have had a goal before half-time in 82% of their recent matches, Cavalry FC in 82% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Stalemate at Valour's ground as both sides cancel each other out in a goalless draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Valour and Cavalry FC finished level at 0-0 at IG Field, Regular Season - 10, in the Canadian Premier League. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Valour 1.14 xG and Cavalry FC 1.35 xG, a combined 2.49. The scoreboard read 0-0 for 0 actual goals. Valour fell 1.1 short of their projected output. Cavalry FC landed 1.4 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Valour attack 0.89 / defence 1.17 against Cavalry FC attack 0.98 / defence 1.23, drawn from 21/20 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Valour 31% | Draw 28% | Cavalry FC 41%, with Cavalry FC to win its most likely call at 41%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 28%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 45%. The game delivered 0, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 72% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 51% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 48% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Valour 45%, Cavalry FC 50%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 48%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Valour's trading profile (20 games, 11 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 40% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 35% of the time, and duly kept one; they fail to score in 30% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Cavalry FC's trading profile (20 games, 11 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 30% of the time, and duly kept one; they fail to score in 30% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
On form, Cavalry FC arrived the stronger side — 1.75 PPG against 1.05. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. Valour (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.27 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.00 average — tighter than their form line. Cavalry FC (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.27 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.27 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss), form (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 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.