Valour 2-1 Cavalry FC – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model favours Cavalry FC (53%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Valour face Cavalry FC.
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Analysis
Cavalry FC make the trip to Princess Auto Stadium to face Valour in Canadian Premier League, Regular Season - 17. The match kicks off on Wednesday 30 July 2025 at 01:00 UTC.
Form
Valour (all games): 3W 1D 6L across 10 Canadian Premier League fixtures this term — 1.00 PPG. Last five: L L L L W. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 2.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.30 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. 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: 3W 1D 6L across 10 games at Princess Auto Stadium this term (1.00 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.90 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game.
Cavalry FC have collected 1.80 PPG across 10 Canadian Premier League outings this season: 5W 3D 2L. Last five: W L D W L. They are scoring at 1.50 per game and conceding 0.70. Defensively, 0.70 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. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. 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 3D 1L from 10 away games — 2.10 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.60 goals scored and 0.70 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
On a straight form reading, Cavalry FC are the stronger side — 0.80 PPG clear of the hosts (1.80 vs 1.00). Backing them with draw insurance is the conservative play if the outright away price appears short.
H2H Analysis
Across the last 8 meetings, Cavalry FC have the stronger historical record — 5 wins to Valour's 1, with 2 draws in the mix.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 3.1 goals per game across 8 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 20 Jul 2025, ended 1–2 with Cavalry FC winning.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. Cavalry FC have won 5 of 8 previous encounters, and at 3.1 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
Trading Data
Valour goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (43 games, 20 at home): they score before half-time in 65% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 92% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 67% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 55% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games).
Cavalry FC goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (43 games, 20 at away): they score before half-time in 65% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 55% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games (away games).
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Valour 63% and Cavalry FC 58% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Valour 58% | Cavalry FC 46%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Valour 0.89 xG and Cavalry FC 1.61 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 0.827 / defence 1.268 | Cavalry FC attack 0.975 / defence 0.726. League average goals — home 1.483 / away 1.305. Cavalry FC's defence strength of 0.726 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 43 Valour games / 43 Cavalry FC games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Valour 19% | Draw 27% | Cavalry FC 53%. Fair-value odds: Valour 5.26 | Draw 3.70 | Cavalry FC 1.89. Cavalry FC hold a narrow Poisson edge at 53% — the draw (27%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 46% | BTTS probability 49% | Total xG 2.50. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 46%/54% — the total xG of 2.50 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 49% 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 53% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 27% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Cavalry FC if the outright odds are short.
The Poisson model projects 2.50 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 46% — Poisson-only — limited corroboration confidence — though H2H averaging only 3.1 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
Poisson assigns a 49% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: Valour 50% | Cavalry FC 60%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Valour vs Cavalry FC | Competition: Canadian Premier League, Regular Season - 17 | Venue: Princess Auto Stadium • Kick-off: Wednesday 30 Jul 2025, 01:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Valour 19% | Draw 27% | Cavalry FC 53% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 46% | BTTS 49% | xG Valour 0.89 / Cavalry FC 1.61 • Poisson strength factors: Valour attack 0.827 / def 1.268 | Cavalry FC attack 0.975 / def 0.726 | league avg home 1.483 / away 1.305 • Poisson stance: Cavalry FC (53%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
0.89
Valour xG
Expected Goals
1.61
Cavalry FC xG
49%
BTTS
73%
Over 1.5
46%
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 30 July 2025 at Princess Auto Stadium.
What was the final score in Valour vs Cavalry FC?
Valour 2 - 1 Cavalry FC.
Where is Valour vs Cavalry FC being played?
The match is being played at Princess Auto Stadium.
What competition is Valour vs Cavalry FC part of?
Valour vs Cavalry FC is a Regular Season - 17 fixture in the Canadian Premier League (Canada).
Who is favourite to win Valour vs Cavalry FC?
Our statistical model gives Valour a 19% chance of winning, Cavalry FC a 53% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making Cavalry FC the favourite.
Will both teams score in Valour vs Cavalry FC?
Our model estimates a 49% 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 46%.
What is the head-to-head record between Valour and Cavalry FC?
Record (8 meetings): Valour 1W | Draws 2 | Cavalry FC 5W.
What form are Valour and Cavalry FC in?
Valour (all comps): 3W-1D-6L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 2.30 | L5 L-L-L-L-W. Cavalry FC (all comps): 5W-3D-2L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 0.70 | L5 W-L-D-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Working from Valour's attack rating (0.83) and Cavalry FC's defence rating (0.73), the model arrives at 0.89 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Cavalry FC's attack (0.97x) against Valour's defence (1.27x) — and the away total comes out at 1.61.
These ratings are built from 43/43 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 13.3%. Close behind: 0-1 (11.7%), 0-2 (10.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 36% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Cavalry FC Win
19%
5.14
27%
3.64
53%
1.88
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
13.2%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
11.8%
Draw
0 – 2
10.6%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.89
Valour xG
Total xG
2.50
1.61
Cavalry FC xG
5.14
19%
Home win
3.64
27%
Draw
1.88
53%
Away win
Goals Markets
71%
Over 1.5
1.41
29%
Under 1.5
3.45
46%
Over 2.5
2.17
54%
Under 2.5
1.85
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
49%
BTTS Yes
2.06
51%
BTTS No
1.94
Clean Sheet
20%
5.02
41%
2.44
Win to Nil
4%
25.79
22%
4.59
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.2 | 13.2 | 10.6 | 5.7 | 2.3 | 0.7 |
| 1 | 7.3 | 11.8 | 9.5 | 5.1 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| 2 | 3.2 | 5.2 | 4.2 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | – | 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 13.3%.
How many goals are Valour and Cavalry FC expected to score?
The model projects 0.89 expected goals for Valour and 1.61 for Cavalry FC, a combined total of 2.50.
How confident is the prediction model for Valour vs Cavalry FC?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 53%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Valour's recent record stands at 10W 9D 24L from 43 games, a 0.91 PPG return, with L-L-L-L-W 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 21W 15D 7L across 43 games — 1.81 PPG, with W-L-D-W-L 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 0.90 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Valour heading into this one.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Valour have managed 6W 3D 11L from 20 games — 1.05 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Cavalry FC's away record stands at 11W 6D 3L across 20 trips, a 1.95 PPG haul.
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
Valour are averaging 1.09 goals scored and 1.79 conceded per game recently; Cavalry FC are on 1.44 scored and 0.88 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Valour have seen both teams score in 63% of their recent games.
Last 43 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 10W 9D 24L in their last 43 games (0.91 PPG), while Cavalry FC have gone 21W 15D 7L in their last 43 (1.81 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Valour at home or Cavalry FC away?
Cavalry FC's away record (1.95 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Valour at home: 1.05 PPG; Cavalry FC away: 1.95 PPG.
Have Valour or Cavalry FC been keeping clean sheets recently?
Valour have kept a clean sheet in 12% of their recent games, Cavalry FC in 33%.
⚔️ 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 11 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 65% of their matches.
Cavalry FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 65% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 25% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 15% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Valour 55%, Cavalry FC 55% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 50% (Valour) and 40% (Cavalry FC).
On the defensive side: Cavalry FC in 35%; Valour have failed to score in 35% 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?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 55% of Valour's games and 55% of Cavalry FC's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Valour vs Cavalry FC usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 50% of Valour's recent games and 40% 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 65% of their recent matches, Cavalry FC in 65% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Valour defy the odds to beat Cavalry FC 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Valour beat Cavalry FC 2-1 at Princess Auto Stadium, Regular Season - 17, 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 Valour 0.89 xG and Cavalry FC 1.61 xG, a combined 2.50. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Valour beat their projection by 1.1 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Valour attack 0.83 / defence 1.27 against Cavalry FC attack 0.97 / defence 0.73, drawn from 43/43 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Valour 19% | Draw 27% | Cavalry FC 53%, with Cavalry FC to win its most likely call at 53%. Instead the game produced a Valour win, an outcome the model had rated at just 19% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 46%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 73% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 49% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 52% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Valour 58%, Cavalry FC 46%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 60%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Valour's trading profile (43 games, 20 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 63% of their matches — today it did.
Cavalry FC's trading profile (43 games, 20 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 58% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Cavalry FC arrived the stronger side — 1.81 PPG against 0.91. Form was overturned, with Valour winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. Valour (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 0.95 average — above their attacking norm. Cavalry FC (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 0.70 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 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.