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Annan vs Buckie Thistle

Scotland Scotland

Scottish Cup 2025/2026 Galabank, Annan
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Match Events

6' Event
Muir T.
48' Event
Muir T.
Assist: Maxwell C.
52'
Sub
Peters J. In: Donaldson C.
Out: Peters J.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 4-0, with Annan advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

65%
Annan
15%
Draws
20%
Buckie Thistle
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Annan

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

65% / High Confidence
  • Annan haven't matched Buckie Thistle's recent run of results.
  • Annan are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • Buckie Thistle arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Annan, 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 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 37.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 70.2%
Annan Clean Sheet 16%
Buckie Thistle Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Annan Buckie Thistle
Matches Played 29 27
Wins 10 13
Draws 4 3
Losses 15 11
Goals Scored 1.41 2.3
Goals Conceded 1.62 1.33
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 1.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Nov 29, 2025 Scottish Cup
Annan vs Buckie Thistle
4:0
Oct 19, 2013 Scottish Cup
Annan vs Buckie Thistle
4:0
Oct 5, 2013 Scottish Cup
Buckie Thistle vs Annan
0:0
Oct 6, 2012 Scottish Cup
Annan vs Buckie Thistle
1:2
Sep 29, 2012 Scottish Cup
Buckie Thistle vs Annan
0:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Annan Compare

Top Goalscorer Muir T.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Maxwell C.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.15
Avg xA / game 0.75

Buckie Thistle Compare

Avg xG / game 1.36
Avg xA / game 0.83

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Annan 84 / 100
Buckie Thistle 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
Annan Buckie Thistle

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Annan Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or 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

Attacking prowess: Annan scored in 76% of their last 29 outings.

Buckie Thistle's defensive record shows goals conceded in 63% of 27 matches.

Games between these two average 2.20 goals.

Solid form: Annan remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Annan VS Buckie Thistle
1.5 Goals Scored 2.13
0.88 Goals Conceded 1.5
75% Over 1.5 88%
38% Over 2.5 88%
25% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Annan

(Home)
26 Sept
Annan
2 : 1
Hibernian B
22 Sept
Queen of the South
1 : 1
Annan
19 Sept
Forfar Athletic
1 : 0
Annan
12 Sept
Annan
2 : 0
Elgin City
08 Sept
Annan
4 : 0
Motherwell B
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Buckie Thistle

(Away)
19 Sept
Buckie Thistle
1 : 3
Nairn County
16 Sept
Forres Mechanics
2 : 1
Buckie Thistle
12 Sept
Buckie Thistle
0 : 3
Huntly
05 Sept
Keith
3 : 2
Buckie Thistle
29 Aug
Buckie Thistle
5 : 0
Rothes
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

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Lossiemouth 1
Formartine Utd 2
Huntly 1
Buckie Thistle 3
Stranraer -
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Glenafton 3
Invergordon 2
Jeanfield Swifts 0
Clydebank FC 4
Newtongrange Star 1
East Stirlingshire 3
Boness Athletic 2
Keith 1
Linlithgow Rose 2
Gala Fairydean Rovers 1
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Queen's Park -
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Coldstream 2
Tayport FC 3
Auchinleck Talbot 2
Cumnock Juniors 1
Carluke Rovers FC 0
Gretna 2008 4
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St. Mirren -
Camelon Juniors 2
Albion Rovers 1
Johnstone Burgh 4
Threave Rovers 0
Edinburgh City -
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Stirling University 6
Burntisland Shipyard 2
Elgin City -
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Darvel FC 1
Deveronvale 3
Forres Mechanics 0
Caledonian Braves 2
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Stirling -
Musselburgh 2
Bonnyton Thistle 0
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Forfar Athletic -
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Partick -
Wick Academy 5
Rothes 0
Cowdenbeath 1
Benburb 2
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Lochee United 1
Brechin 3
Civil Service Strollers 2
Dundonald Bluebell 3
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Boness United 0
Banks O' Dee 3
Brora Rangers 0
Fraserburgh 1
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Ross County -
Stenhousemuir -
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Clachnacuddin 2
Kilwinning Rangers 1
Inverurie Loco Works 0
Sauchie 2
Peterhead -
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Falkirk -
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Berwick 0
Nairn County 2
Turriff United 2
Hill Of Beath 1
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Dundee Utd -
Cumbernauld Colts 4
Glasgow University 0
Bonnyrigg Rose 2
Broxburn Athletic 1
Spartans -
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East Kilbride -
Tranent FC 3
Pollok 0
Strathspey Thistle 1
Dundee North End 2
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Inverness -
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Clyde 2
Annan 3
Formartine Utd 0
Buckie Thistle 2
Stranraer 4
Glenafton 0
Clydebank FC 3
East Stirlingshire 1
Boness Athletic 0
Linlithgow Rose 2
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Queen's Park -
Dumbarton 2
Tayport FC 0
Auchinleck Talbot 3
Gretna 2008 1
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Hamilton -
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Camelon Juniors 1
Johnstone Burgh 0
Edinburgh City 1
Stirling University 0
Elgin City 2
Deveronvale 1
Caledonian Braves 3
Stirling 4
Musselburgh 1
Forfar Athletic 2
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Partick -
Wick Academy 1
Benburb 2
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Montrose -
Dunfermline -
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Queen of the South -
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Hibernian -
Kelty Hearts -
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Brechin 3
Dundonald Bluebell 1
St Johnstone -
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Cove Rangers -
Aberdeen -
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Raith -
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Alloa -
Motherwell -
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Banks O' Dee 4
Fraserburgh 0
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Ross County -
Stenhousemuir -
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Clachnacuddin 2
Sauchie 0
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Falkirk -
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Nairn County 1
Turriff United 2
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Dundee Utd -
Cumbernauld Colts 0
Bonnyrigg Rose 2
Spartans 2
East Kilbride 1
Tranent FC 3
Dundee North End 0
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Inverness -
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Rangers -
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Annan 4
Buckie Thistle 0
Stranraer 2
Clydebank FC 1
Linlithgow Rose 1
Queen's Park 3
Dumbarton 0
Auchinleck Talbot 4
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Celtic -
Kilmarnock -
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Dundee FC -
Airdrieonians 4
Hamilton 0
East Fife 0
Arbroath 2
Livingston -
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St. Mirren -
Camelon Juniors 2
Edinburgh City 1
Elgin City 4
Stirling 2
Forfar Athletic 0
Partick 2
Benburb 0
Montrose 3
Dunfermline 2
Queen of the South 1
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Hibernian -
Kelty Hearts 2
Brechin 0
St Johnstone 1
Cove Rangers 2
Aberdeen -
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Raith 1
Alloa 0
Motherwell -
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Banks O' Dee 0
Ross County 2
Stenhousemuir 4
Clachnacuddin 1
Peterhead 2
Morton 3
Hearts -
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Falkirk -
Ayr 3
Turriff United 0
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Dundee Utd -
Bonnyrigg Rose 1
Spartans 2
Tranent FC 1
Inverness 2
1/16-finals
Rangers 5
Annan 0
Stranraer 2
Queen's Park 1
Auchinleck Talbot 0
Celtic 2
Kilmarnock 1
Dundee FC 2
Airdrieonians 4
Arbroath 3
Livingston 1
St. Mirren 2
Camelon Juniors 1
Elgin City 3
Partick 3
Montrose 1
Dunfermline 1
Hibernian 0
Kelty Hearts 2
Cove Rangers 1
Aberdeen 1
Raith 0
Motherwell 1
Ross County 0
Stenhousemuir 4
Morton 0
Hearts 1
Falkirk 2
Ayr 0
Dundee Utd 2
Spartans 1
Inverness 0
1/8-finals
Rangers 8
Queen's Park 0
Celtic 2
Dundee FC 1
Airdrieonians 1
St. Mirren 2
Elgin City 2
Partick 3
Dunfermline 2
Kelty Hearts 0
Aberdeen 2
Motherwell 0
Stenhousemuir 0
Falkirk 2
Dundee Utd 2
Spartans 1
Quarter-finals
Rangers 0
Celtic 1
St. Mirren 2
Partick 1
Dunfermline 3
Aberdeen 0
Falkirk 2
Dundee Utd 1
Semi-finals
Celtic 6
St. Mirren 2
Dunfermline 1
Falkirk 0
Final
Celtic 3
Dunfermline 1