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York United vs Cavalry FC: prediction and stats

Canadian Premier LeagueGroup StageKick-off on October 3, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC)York Lions Stadium, Toronto, Ontario

York UnitedCavalry FC

The Footlab model makes Cavalry FC the favourite at 59%, against 22% for a draw and 19% for York United. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win York United vs Cavalry FC?

Cavalry FC starts as the favourite with a 239-point Elo edge (1,882 vs 1,643).

York United win19 %
Draw22 %
Cavalry FC win59 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, York United have 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 defeats; Cavalry FC have 10, 3 and 2.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

York United
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Supra du Quebec(home)1-1Canadian Premier League
Aug 16, 2026HFX Wanderers FC(home)4-3Canadian Premier League
Aug 8, 2026Pacific FC(away)1-1Canadian Premier League
Aug 2, 2026Cavalry FC(away)0-5Canadian Premier League
Jul 26, 2026Forge(home)1-3Canadian Premier League
Cavalry FC
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Atlético Ottawa(home)3-1Canadian Premier League
Aug 15, 2026Forge(home)2-1Canadian Premier League
Aug 9, 2026Supra du Quebec(away)1-1Canadian Premier League
Aug 2, 2026York United(home)5-0Canadian Premier League
Jul 29, 2026Supra du Quebec(home)2-1Canadian Premier League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 York United win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Cavalry FC win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Aug 2, 2026Cavalry FC 5-0 York UnitedCanadian Premier League
Jun 10, 2026York United 1-5 Cavalry FCCanadian Premier League
Apr 25, 2026Cavalry FC 1-1 York UnitedCanadian Premier League
Oct 26, 2025Cavalry FC 4-1 York UnitedCanadian Premier League
Sep 5, 2025York United 3-1 Cavalry FCCanadian Premier League
Jul 26, 2025Cavalry FC 0-1 York UnitedCanadian Premier League

Last archived meeting: Cavalry FC vs York United on Aug 2, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

York United score 1.2 and concede 2.3 goals per match over their last 15; Cavalry FC score 2.3 and concede 0.7. The model gives a 61% probability of over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
York United1.22.3111/158/15
Cavalry FC2.30.758/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

York United sit 7th in Canadian Premier League (17 points from 15 matches) and Cavalry FC sit 2nd (40 points from 18 matches).

2026 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2Cavalry FC181242361140
7York United15456203417

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for York United vs Cavalry FC?
The Footlab model makes Cavalry FC the favourite at 59%, against 22% for a draw and 19% for York United.
Where and when is York United vs Cavalry FC played?
York United vs Cavalry FC is played on October 3, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC) at York Lions Stadium, in the Canadian Premier League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 61% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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