Irish Lotto
Saturday 16 May 2026
Draw Analysis
The 6 winning numbers sum to 159, within the historical 70% probability range of 114–177 for the Irish Lotto (long-run mean: 145). The draw produced a 5 odd / 1 even pattern and a 2 low (1–24) / 4 high (25–47) distribution. 5, 11, 31 were among the hottest numbers — appearing 8 or more times in the last 50 draws. Of the winning numbers, 42 has the strongest all-time track record with 65 appearances in 455 historical draws (14.3%), while 31 has appeared 51 times.
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How did this draw score?
Scoring this draw's numbers against the same strategies in the analyser
Sum: 159 (within 70% range)
Pattern: 5 odd / 1 even · 2 low / 4 high
Total score: 138/225 — Good
Number frequency analysis
| Number | All-time draws | Last 50 draws | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 61 (13.4%) | 10 | hot |
| 11 | 59 (13.0%) | 9 | hot |
| 29 | 63 (13.8%) | 6 | warm |
| 31 | 51 (11.2%) | 9 | hot |
| 41 | 57 (12.5%) | 7 | warm |
| 42 | 65 (14.3%) | 4 | neutral |
Based on 455 historical Irish Lotto draws. Hot = 8+ appearances in last 50 draws; cold = 2 or fewer.
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