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Annan vs Rangers B

Scotland Scotland

Challenge Cup 2025/2026 Galabank, Annan
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Match Events

6' Event
Smith P.
9' Event
Adamson C.
Assist: Burnside C.
19' Event
Burnside C.
Assist: Stewart L.

AI Match Summary

Annan in this Challenge Cup 2025/2026 tie, finishing 4-3. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

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

27%
Annan
33%
Draws
40%
Rangers B
Draw rate projection: 33% Favored: Rangers B

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

70% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Rangers B lately — more wins on the board than Annan.
  • Win probability leans Rangers B's way, sitting at 40%.
  • Rangers B arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Annan, who have won 1 of the last 1 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 12.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77.4%
Annan Clean Sheet 19%
Rangers B Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Annan Rangers B
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 9 18
Draws 7 1
Losses 14 11
Goals Scored 1.75 0
Goals Conceded 1.5 0

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 23, 2025 Challenge Cup
Annan vs Rangers B
4:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Annan Compare

Top Goalscorer Smith P.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Craik Z.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.35
Avg xA / game 0.88

Rangers B Compare

Top Goalscorer Burnside C.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Adamson C.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0
Avg xA / game 0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Annan 28 / 100
Rangers B 38 / 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 Rangers B

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

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

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Rangers B let in goals in 80% of their last 30 matches.

Games between these two average 7.00 goals.

Difficult form: Rangers B registered 5 defeats in their last 5 games.

Annan found the back of the net in 73% of recent matches (30 games).

Scoring Trends

Annan VS -
1.75 Goals Scored 0
1.5 Goals Conceded 0
88% Over 1.5 0%
88% Over 2.5 0%
25% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Annan

(Home)
25 Jul
Ashton Town
3 : 2
Annan
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
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Rangers B

(Away)
11 Nov
Hamilton
3 : 0
Rangers B
11 Oct
Dumbarton
1 : 0
Rangers B
23 Sept
Annan
4 : 3
Rangers B
06 Sept
Queen of the South
2 : 1
Rangers B
26 Aug
Stranraer
4 : 1
Rangers B
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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Inverness660026:418
2Stenhousemuir660018:218
3Montrose651018:916
4East Fife641117:913
5Stranraer641112:613
6East Kilbride640213:1112
7Forfar Athletic640210:812
8Edinburgh City640211:1012
9Spartans632114:811
10Elgin City632111:911
11Dumbarton632110:811
12Annan631215:1010
13Alloa631217:1410
14Kelty Hearts63129:610
15Clyde631214:1210
16Queen of the South631212:1010
17Hamilton631213:89
18Stirling63039:99
19Cove Rangers62229:68
20Peterhead622210:108
21Celtic B620412:156
22Hearts B62049:146
23Hibernian B612311:145
24St. Mirren B61149:154
25Dundee Utd B61055:183
26Aberdeen B60159:201
27Motherwell B60152:171
28Rangers B60066:160
29Kilmarnock B60063:190
30Dundee FC B60064:210
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