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Arbroath vs Kelty Hearts

Scotland Scotland

Challenge Cup 2025/2026 Gayfield Park
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Match Events

16' Event
Ferguson A.
41' Event
Paterson B.
Assist: McCarvel L.
44' Event
Dow R.

AI Match Summary

Arbroath in this Challenge Cup 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 3-2 — backing the pre-match view that favored Arbroath.

Win Probability Meter

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

60%
Arbroath
22%
Draws
18%
Kelty Hearts
Draw rate projection: 22% Favored: Arbroath

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

82% / Very High Confidence
  • Arbroath have won more games recently than Kelty Hearts.
  • Model gives Arbroath a 60% chance of winning this.
  • Knockout football tends to sharpen focus — no second leg to fall back on.
  • 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 25.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.8%
Arbroath Clean Sheet 20%
Kelty Hearts Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Arbroath Kelty Hearts
Matches Played 28 27
Wins 8 6
Draws 9 8
Losses 11 13
Goals Scored 1.63 0.63
Goals Conceded 1.13 1.5
Expected Goals (xG) 1.63 0.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.13 1.50

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Dec 9, 2025 Challenge Cup
Arbroath vs Kelty Hearts
3:2
Mar 22, 2025 League One
Kelty Hearts vs Arbroath
1:1
Feb 25, 2025 League One
Arbroath vs Kelty Hearts
2:1
Dec 17, 2024 League One
Kelty Hearts vs Arbroath
3:2
Aug 17, 2024 League One
Arbroath vs Kelty Hearts
0:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Arbroath Compare

Top Goalscorer Dow R.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Pettifer A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81

Kelty Hearts Compare

Top Goalscorer Ferguson A.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Paterson B.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.57
Avg xA / game 0.35

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Arbroath 58 / 100
Kelty Hearts 18 / 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
Arbroath Kelty Hearts

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick ARB 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

Kelty Hearts let in goals in 85% of their last 27 matches.

These sides typically produce 3.60 goals when they meet.

Attacking prowess: Arbroath scored in 64% of their last 28 outings.

Recent resilience: Arbroath stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Arbroath VS Kelty Hearts
1.63 Goals Scored 0.63
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.5
63% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 50%
38% Over 3.5 13%

Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
Arbroath3
Kelty Hearts2
Elgin City2
East Fife3
Alloa2
Airdrieonians3
Montrose2
Spartans1
Queen's Park2
Clyde1
Forfar Athletic2
Edinburgh City1
Raith5
Hamilton2
Queen of the South4
Dunfermline3
Hearts B0
St Johnstone1
Ross County4
Celtic B0
Ayr2
Peterhead1
East Kilbride1
Stranraer4
Cove Rangers1
Partick2
Dumbarton0
Inverness9
Stirling3
Morton2
Stenhousemuir2
Annan0
1/8-finals
Arbroath3
East Fife0
Airdrieonians3
Montrose1
Queen's Park2
Forfar Athletic0
Raith1
Queen of the South0
St Johnstone2
Ross County0
Ayr4
Stranraer1
Partick3
Inverness4
Stirling1
Stenhousemuir2
Quarter-finals
Arbroath2
Airdrieonians3
Queen's Park1
Raith2
St Johnstone3
Ayr4
Inverness1
Stenhousemuir0
Semi-finals
Airdrieonians1
Raith2
Ayr1
Inverness2
Final
Raith4
Inverness1