Valour 0-3 FC Edmonton – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Valour at 58%, yet other data sources diverge — this Valour vs FC Edmonton fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Full Analysis
IG Field plays host to Valour versus FC Edmonton in Canadian Premier League, Regular Season - 8. Kick-off: Wednesday 8 September 2021 at 01:00 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Valour have collected 0.70 PPG across 10 Canadian Premier League outings this season: 2W 1D 7L. Last five: D L W L L. They are averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes. This season is still relatively young for Valour, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at IG Field, Valour have gone 5W 0D 2L this season (7 games, 2.14 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.57 goals scored and 0.43 conceded per game. 5 clean sheets from 7 home games (71%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at IG Field. Their home PPG of 2.14 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.70 — Valour are significantly better at IG Field than their overall form suggests.
FC Edmonton (all games): 2W 3D 5L across 10 Canadian Premier League outings this term — 0.90 points per game. Last five: D L D L L. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 1.40 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for FC Edmonton, so this record blends games from this season and last.
FC Edmonton away from home this season: 0W 3D 5L from 8 away games — 0.38 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 0.88 goals scored and 1.75 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 62% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context. Their away PPG of 0.38 is notably below their overall 0.90 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Both sides are running at similar form levels — 0.70 PPG for Valour against 0.90 for FC Edmonton. There is no clear form edge to exploit here; other signals need to take the lead.
Head-to-Head
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 3 meetings: Valour 1W, FC Edmonton 1W, 1D.
The 3 previous meetings have averaged 2.3 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 25 Aug 2021, ended 3–0 with Valour winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading
Valour half-time and goal-timing data (16 games, 7 at home): they score before half-time in 86% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 0% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 29% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 50% of the time; they fail to score in 31% of games.
FC Edmonton half-time and goal-timing data (16 games, 7 at away): they score before half-time in 100% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; BTTS occurs in 57% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 57% of games (away games); they fail to score in 38% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Valour 25% versus FC Edmonton 50%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Valour 38% | FC Edmonton 44%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Valour 1.62 xG and FC Edmonton 0.74 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 1.029 / defence 0.884 | FC Edmonton attack 0.803 / defence 1.467. League average goals — home 1.071 / away 1.040. FC Edmonton bring a strong defensive rating of 1.467 — this is suppressing Valour's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 16 Valour games / 16 FC Edmonton games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Valour 58% | Draw 25% | FC Edmonton 17%. Fair-value odds: Valour 1.72 | Draw 4.00 | FC Edmonton 5.88. The model has a clear lean to Valour (58%) — a 41pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 42% | BTTS probability 42% | Total xG 2.35. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 58% — total xG of 2.35 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 42% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Valour are the pick at 58% — clear model lean. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 25% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
Poisson projects 2.35 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 42% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 42% on No. Form rates corroborate: Valour 0% | FC Edmonton 62% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Valour vs FC Edmonton | Competition: Canadian Premier League, Regular Season - 8 | Venue: IG Field • Kick-off: Wednesday 8 Sep 2021, 01:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Valour 58% | Draw 25% | FC Edmonton 17% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 42% | BTTS 42% | xG Valour 1.62 / FC Edmonton 0.74 • Poisson strength factors: Valour attack 1.029 / def 0.884 | FC Edmonton attack 0.803 / def 1.467 | league avg home 1.071 / away 1.040 • Poisson stance: Valour (58%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.62
Valour xG
Expected Goals
0.74
FC Edmonton xG
42%
BTTS
68%
Over 1.5
42%
Over 2.5
21%
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 FC Edmonton kick off?
Valour vs FC Edmonton kicked off at 01:00 on Wednesday 8 September 2021 at IG Field.
What was the final score in Valour vs FC Edmonton?
Valour 0 - 3 FC Edmonton.
Where is Valour vs FC Edmonton being played?
The match is being played at IG Field.
What competition is Valour vs FC Edmonton part of?
Valour vs FC Edmonton is a Regular Season - 8 fixture in the Canadian Premier League (Canada).
Who is favourite to win Valour vs FC Edmonton?
Our statistical model gives Valour a 58% chance of winning, FC Edmonton a 17% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making Valour the favourite.
Will both teams score in Valour vs FC Edmonton?
Our model estimates a 42% probability that both Valour and FC Edmonton will score (BTTS).
Will Valour vs FC Edmonton have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 42%.
What is the head-to-head record between Valour and FC Edmonton?
Record (3 meetings): Valour 1W | Draws 1 | FC Edmonton 1W.
What form are Valour and FC Edmonton in?
Valour (all comps): 2W-1D-7L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.30 | L5 D-L-W-L-L. FC Edmonton (all comps): 2W-3D-5L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.40 | L5 D-L-D-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Valour's attacking strength (1.03x league average) is weighed against FC Edmonton's defensive record (1.47x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.62. Flip it around — FC Edmonton's attack (0.80x) against Valour's defence (0.88x) — and the away total comes out at 0.74.
These ratings are built from 16/16 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-0, at 13.9%. Close behind: 1-1 (12.8%), 2-0 (12.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 39% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Valour Win
58%
1.71
25%
4.05
17%
5.91
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
15.4%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 0
12.4%
Home win
1 – 1
11.3%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.62
Valour xG
Total xG
2.35
0.74
FC Edmonton xG
1.71
58%
Home win
4.05
25%
Draw
5.91
17%
Away win
Goals Markets
68%
Over 1.5
1.47
32%
Under 1.5
3.12
42%
Over 2.5
2.38
58%
Under 2.5
1.72
21%
Over 3.5
4.76
79%
Under 3.5
1.27
9%
Over 4.5
11.11
91%
Under 4.5
1.10
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
42%
BTTS Yes
2.39
58%
BTTS No
1.72
Clean Sheet
48%
2.09
20%
5.03
Win to Nil
28%
3.58
3%
29.76
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.5 | 7.0 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 15.4 | 11.3 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – |
| 2 | 12.4 | 9.2 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 6.7 | 4.9 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 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 FC Edmonton?
Our Poisson model rates 1-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.9%.
How many goals are Valour and FC Edmonton expected to score?
The model projects 1.62 expected goals for Valour and 0.74 for FC Edmonton, a combined total of 2.35.
How confident is the prediction model for Valour vs FC Edmonton?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 58%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 16 outings, Valour have picked up 1.38 PPG on a 7W 1D 8L record — D-L-W-L-L across the most recent five. The sample for Valour is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
FC Edmonton's form line: 3W 5D 8L from 16 games, 0.88 PPG, last five D-L-D-L-L. The sample for FC Edmonton is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, Valour are the form team by 0.50 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against FC Edmonton.
How They Fare by Venue
On home soil, Valour have posted 2.14 PPG from 7 outings (5W 0D 2L). That's noticeably better than their 1.38 PPG overall — Valour are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
On the road, FC Edmonton have gone 0W 3D 4L from 7 away games — 0.43 PPG when travelling. That's a step down from their 0.88 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of FC Edmonton's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Valour come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
Valour are averaging 1.19 goals scored and 0.94 conceded per game recently; FC Edmonton are on 0.94 scored and 1.25 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Valour have seen both teams score in 25% of their recent games.
Defensively: Valour have kept a clean sheet in 50% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 16 Results — Canadian Premier League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Valour
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FC Edmonton
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Valour and FC Edmonton in coming into this match?
Valour have gone 7W 1D 8L in their last 16 games (1.38 PPG), while FC Edmonton have gone 3W 5D 8L in their last 16 (0.88 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Valour at home or FC Edmonton away?
Valour's home record (2.14 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Valour at home: 2.14 PPG; FC Edmonton away: 0.43 PPG.
Have Valour or FC Edmonton been keeping clean sheets recently?
Valour have kept a clean sheet in 50% of their recent games, FC Edmonton in 19%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 10 times that we have on record, stretching back to August 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 1 year. Every recorded meeting has come in Canadian Premier League. It has been a while since the last meeting — 8 October 2022, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Valour won 3-0 on 25 Aug 2021, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Valour have gone 1W 3D 1L from 5 meetings on their own ground against FC Edmonton — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
1
Valour
6
Draws
3
FC Edmonton
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Valour and FC Edmonton?
From 10 meetings on record, Valour have won 1, FC Edmonton have won 3, and 6 have been drawn.
When did Valour and FC Edmonton last play each other?
They last met on 8 October 2022, when FC Edmonton 3-1 Valour.
Who has won more matches between Valour and FC Edmonton?
FC Edmonton have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Valour are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 86% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 57% of the time.
FC Edmonton are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 100% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 29% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
Neither side has been leaking BTTS chances often — 0% (Valour) and 57% (FC Edmonton) both sit on the low side, favouring BTTS No.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 29% (Valour) and 57% (FC Edmonton).
On the defensive side: Valour keep a clean sheet in 71% of their matches; Valour have failed to score in 29% of games; FC Edmonton in 43%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Valour home games / FC Edmonton away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Valour play FC Edmonton?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 0% of Valour's recent matches and 57% of FC Edmonton's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Valour vs FC Edmonton usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 29% of Valour's recent games and 57% of FC Edmonton's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Valour and FC Edmonton tend to score early?
Valour have had a goal before half-time in 86% of their recent matches, FC Edmonton in 100% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant FC Edmonton run riot with a 0-3 hammering of Valour.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
FC Edmonton beat Valour 0-3 at IG Field, Regular Season - 8, in the Canadian Premier League. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Valour 1.62 xG and FC Edmonton 0.74 xG, a combined 2.35. The scoreboard read 0-3 for 3 actual goals. Valour fell 1.6 short of their projected output. FC Edmonton outscored their 0.74 projection by 2.3. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Valour attack 1.03 / defence 0.88 against FC Edmonton attack 0.80 / defence 1.47, drawn from 16/16 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Valour 58% | Draw 25% | FC Edmonton 17%, with Valour to win its most likely call at 58%. Instead the game produced a FC Edmonton win, an outcome the model had rated at just 17% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 42%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 68% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 42% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 41% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Valour 38%, FC Edmonton 44%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 38%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Valour's trading profile (16 games, 7 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 25% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 50% of the time, and conceded here; they fail to score in 31% of games, a blank that repeated today.
FC Edmonton's trading profile (16 games, 7 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 50% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
On form, Valour arrived the stronger side — 1.38 PPG against 0.88. Form was overturned, with FC Edmonton winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. Valour (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.57 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 3 against a 0.43 concession average — a leakier day than usual. FC Edmonton (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 0.86 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 1.71 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 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (miss). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.
💡 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.