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18th Newtownabbey Old Boys vs Ballynahinch United Prediction & H2H Stats

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

Irish Cup 2016/2017
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AI Match Summary

18th Newtownabbey Old Boys in this Irish Cup 2016/2017 tie, finishing 2-1. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

57%
18th Newtownabbey Old Boys
15%
Draws
28%
Ballynahinch United
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: 18th Newtownabbey Old Boys

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

15% / Low Confidence
  • 18th Newtownabbey Old Boys have won more games recently than Ballynahinch United.
  • 42% — that's where the model lands on 18th Newtownabbey Old Boys taking it.
  • 18th Newtownabbey Old Boys have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor 18th Newtownabbey Old Boys, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 84%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 84%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 83.80000000000001%
18th Newtownabbey Old Boys Clean Sheet 15%
Ballynahinch United Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric 18th Newtownabbey Old Boys Ballynahinch United
Matches Played 12 12
Wins 5 3
Draws 0 0
Losses 7 9
Goals Scored 2.08 1.25
Goals Conceded 2.75 2.17
Expected Goals (xG) 1.81 1.56
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Oct 1, 2016 Irish Cup
18th Newtownabbey Old Boys vs Ballynahinch United
2:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

18th Newtownabbey Old Boys 41 / 100
Ballynahinch United 36 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
18th Newtownabbey Old Boys Ballynahinch United

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

18th Newtownabbey Old Boys's goal record stands at 91% scoring rate across 11 recent games.

Defensive concern: Ballynahinch United conceded in 100% of 10 recent games.

H2H data points to 3.00 goals as a typical output.

Ballynahinch United lost 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

18th Newtownabbey Old Boys VS Ballynahinch United
1.38 Goals Scored 1.38
1.75 Goals Conceded 2.25
88% Over 1.5 75%
88% Over 2.5 75%
38% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

18th Newtownabbey Old Boys

(Home)
02 Nov
18th Newtownabbey Old Boys
2 : 3
Coagh Utd
28 Sept
Tandragee
5 : 7
18th Newtownabbey Old Boys
18 Aug
Newtowne FC
6 : 3
18th Newtownabbey Old Boys
30 Sept
18th Newtownabbey Old Boys
1 : 2
U. U. Jordanstown
19 Aug
18th Newtownabbey Old Boys
3 : 2
Comber Rec
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Ballynahinch United

(Away)
17 Aug
Strabane Athletic
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Ballynahinch United
29 Sept
Seagoe
4 : 3
Ballynahinch United
18 Aug
Ballynahinch United
3 : 2
Groomsport
19 Aug
Ballynahinch United
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Rosario Youth
01 Oct
18th Newtownabbey Old Boys
2 : 1
Ballynahinch United
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

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Donegal 1
Oxford Stars 3
Glebe 4
Iveagh Utd 0
Portaferry Rovers 2
Silverwood 3
Rathfriland Rangers 4
Moyola 3
Craigavon City 1
Grove 6
Sport & Leisure 3
Ballynahinch Olympic 2
Markethill 4
St. Patricks Young 5
Lurgan Town Boys 2
Laurelvale 1
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Abbey Villa 5
Holywood 0
Saintfield 0
Dungiven 1
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Crewe 5
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Crumlin United 4
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Sofia Farmer 2
Lower Maze 1
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Limavady 2
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Lisburn Distillery 4
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Dromore Amateurs 0
Queens University 14
Ballynure Old Boys 4
Foundry 1
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Comber Rec 4
Brantwood 3
Ballywalter Recreation 1
Ardstraw 2
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Dunloy 3
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Dundonald 2
East Belfast 5
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Hanover 2
Sirocco 3
Newry City 7
Oxford Sunnyside 0
Bangor FC 2
Newington FC 3
Downshire Y.M. 4
Rathfern Rangers 0
Dungannon Rovers 0
U. U. Jordanstown 4
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Bloomfield 3
Seapatrick 4
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Trojans 3
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Islandmagee 4
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Valley Rangers 3
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St. Marys 4
Oxford Stars 5
Glebe 3
Silverwood 2
Rathfriland Rangers 4
Grove 5
Sport & Leisure 2
St. Patricks Young 1
Lurgan Town Boys 0
Ards Rangers 2
Abbey Villa 4
Dungiven 1
Newbuildings 2
Dollingstown 4
Crewe 5
Ardglass 1
Crumlin United 2
Ballymoney 3
Sofia Farmer 2
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Lisburn Rangers 4
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Shorts 8
Dunloy 0
Strabane Athletic 4
East Belfast 5
Wakehurst 2
Larne Technical Old Boys 1
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Tobermore 6
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Newry City 1
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Downshire Y.M. 3
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Drumaness 2
Seapatrick 0
Camlough 0
Dromara 5
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Ballynahinch United 1
Crumlin Star 1
Trojans 2
Portstewart 2
Moneyslane FC 0
Islandmagee 5
Killyleagh Youth 3
Valley Rangers 7
Seagoe 0
Coagh Utd 1
Derriaghy 2
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Oxford Stars 0
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Grove 1
Sport & Leisure 3
Ards Rangers 2
Abbey Villa 2
Dollingstown 3
Crewe 3
Ballymoney 1
Sofia Farmer 0
Windmill 2
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Trojans 2
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Valley Rangers 0
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Dollingstown 3
Crewe 4
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Dundela 3
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Trojans 3
Portstewart 4
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Dungannon 3
Dergview 0
Richhill 1
Dollingstown 4
Crewe 2
Knockbreda 1
Ballinamallard 0
Warrenpoint 1
Crusaders 2
Ards 0
Lisburn Distillery 1
PSNI 2
Institute 4
Ballyclare 2
Glentoran 1
Linfield 2
Coleraine 5
Carrick Rangers 1
Annagh 0
Tobermore 2
Harland & Wolff 1
Lurgan Celtic 0
Cliftonville 1
Ballymena 2
Portadown 2
Larne 1
Fivemiletown 0
Loughgall 3
Armagh 2
Trojans 1
Portstewart 1
Glenavon 4
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Dungannon 4
Dollingstown 1
Crewe 0
Warrenpoint 5
Crusaders 2
PSNI 0
Institute 0
Linfield 2
Coleraine 1
Tobermore 0
Harland & Wolff 1
Ballymena 3
Portadown 2
Loughgall 1
Armagh 0
Glenavon 2
Quarter-finals
Dungannon 2
Warrenpoint 1
Crusaders 0
Linfield 2
Coleraine 4
Ballymena 0
Portadown 0
Glenavon 5
Semi-finals
Dungannon 0
Linfield 1
Coleraine 2
Glenavon 1
Final
Linfield 3
Coleraine 0