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Airdrieonians vs Annan

Scotland Scotland

League Cup Albert Bartlett Stadium, Airdrie
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Match Events

8'
Ross C.
38' Event
Taylor K.
Assist: Devine A.
46'
Sub
Devine A. In: Mahon R.
Out: Devine A.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 3-0, with Airdrieonians advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

90%
Airdrieonians
6%
Draws
4%
Annan
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: Airdrieonians

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

95% / Very High Confidence
  • Airdrieonians have managed 1.13 goals a game lately — Annan are scoring more at 1.38.
  • Win probability leans Airdrieonians's way, sitting at 90%.
  • Both sides arrive with similar form. In a knockout tie, that makes this genuinely unpredictable.
  • Historical meetings favor Airdrieonians, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 88%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 38%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 74.6%
Airdrieonians Clean Sheet 15%
Annan Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Airdrieonians Annan
Matches Played 32 29
Wins 9 9
Draws 8 7
Losses 15 13
Goals Scored 1.13 1.38
Goals Conceded 1.75 2.38
Expected Goals (xG) 1.13 1.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.75 2.38

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 18, 2026 League Cup
Airdrieonians vs Annan
3:0
Jul 10, 2021 League Cup
Airdrieonians vs Annan
1:2
Jul 24, 2018 League Cup
Airdrieonians vs Annan
4:1
Jul 9, 2016 Club Friendly
Annan vs Airdrieonians
2:3
Jul 25, 2015 Challenge Cup
Annan vs Airdrieonians
3:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Airdrieonians Compare

Top Goalscorer Taylor K.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Bridge A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.87
Avg xA / game 0.56

Annan Compare

Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.77

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Airdrieonians 84 / 100
Annan 10 / 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
Airdrieonians Annan

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick AIR Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Historical meetings average 4.00 goals per match.

Attacking prowess: Airdrieonians scored in 69% of their last 32 outings.

Annan has conceded goals in 79% of their last 29 outings.

Difficult form: Annan registered 4 defeats in their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Airdrieonians VS Annan
1.13 Goals Scored 1.38
1.75 Goals Conceded 2.38
88% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 75%
13% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

Airdrieonians

(Home)
18 Jul
Airdrieonians
3 : 0
Annan
14 Jul
Clyde
1 : 0
Airdrieonians
11 Jul
Dundee FC
4 : 2
Airdrieonians
07 Jul
Airdrieonians
1 : 2
Falkirk
04 Jul
Ayr
2 : 1
Airdrieonians
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Annan

(Away)
21 Jul
Clyde
4 : 1
Annan
18 Jul
Airdrieonians
3 : 0
Annan
14 Jul
Annan
0 : 5
Dundee FC
11 Jul
Annan
1 : 4
Ross County
30 Jun
Gretna 2008
2 : 4
Annan
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Aberdeen440011:212
2Queen's Park43019:49
3Kelty Hearts42024:85
4Queen of the South41036:84
5Brora Rangers40043:110
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League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Dundee Utd43018:19
2Montrose43015:29
3Arbroath42023:66
4Stirling41033:53
5Spartans41034:93
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League Standings (Group 3)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1St. Mirren330012:39
2Dunfermline32019:46
3East Kilbride420213:106
4Dumbarton41036:133
5Cove Rangers41033:133
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League Standings (Group 4)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Ross County440011:311
2Dundee FC430114:310
3Clyde42026:86
4Airdrieonians41035:83
5Annan40042:160
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League Standings (Group 5)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Stenhousemuir44006:310
2Partick430113:39
3Livingston420211:18
4Forfar Athletic41033:153
5Brechin40042:130
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League Standings (Group 6)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Inverness44005:111
2East Fife43017:39
3St Johnstone42026:27
4Linlithgow Rose41032:73
5Morton40040:70
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League Standings (Group 7)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Ayr440010:312
2Falkirk42029:27
3Edinburgh City42024:76
4Alloa42024:94
5Stranraer40044:101
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League Standings (Group 8)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Kilmarnock43012:09
2Hamilton43017:28
3Raith42025:28
4Peterhead42023:35
5Elgin City40042:120
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