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Ballinamallard vs Queens University - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

Irish League Cup
Ballinamallard Logo

Ballinamallard

Tue, Oct 20, 2026
1 - 2
06:45 PM
Queens University Logo

Queens University

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Match Events

17' Event
68' Event
Mulgrew B.
1' Event
Penalty Missed
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 1-2. The second leg ended 1-2.

Win Probability Meter

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

29%
Ballinamallard
30%
Draws
41%
Queens University
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Queens University

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

41% / Low Confidence
  • Queens University carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Win probability leans Queens University's way, sitting at 40%.
  • Queens University arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Queens University, 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%
Ballinamallard Clean Sheet 12%
Queens University Clean Sheet 12%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Ballinamallard Queens University
Matches Played 31 29
Wins 7 14
Draws 10 6
Losses 14 9
Goals Scored 1.16 2
Goals Conceded 1.42 1.28
Expected Goals (xG) 1.19 1.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Oct 20, 2026 Irish League Cup
Ballinamallard vs Queens University
1:2
Oct 10, 2026 NIFL Championship
Queens University vs Ballinamallard
0:1
Dec 30, 2025 NIFL Championship
Ballinamallard vs Queens University
1:1
Nov 15, 2025 NIFL Championship
Queens University vs Ballinamallard
0:3
Sep 27, 2025 NIFL Championship
Ballinamallard vs Queens University
0:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Ballinamallard Compare

Avg xG / game 0.92
Avg xA / game 0.59

Queens University Compare

Top Goalscorer Mulgrew B.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Ballinamallard 27 / 100
Queens University 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
Ballinamallard Queens University

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Queens University Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or 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

Queens University let in goals in 72% of their last 29 matches.

Games between these two average 2.40 goals.

Ballinamallard has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Ballinamallard's goal record stands at 55% scoring rate across 31 recent games.

Scoring Trends

Ballinamallard VS Queens University
1.88 Goals Scored 2
1.5 Goals Conceded 0.5
88% Over 1.5 50%
63% Over 2.5 38%
50% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Ballinamallard

(Home)
20 Oct
Ballinamallard
1 : 2
Queens University
17 Oct
Ballinamallard
2 : 2
Warrenpoint
10 Oct
Queens University
0 : 1
Ballinamallard
03 Oct
Ballinamallard
1 : 1
Ards
26 Sept
Newington FC
4 : 0
Ballinamallard
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Queens University

(Away)
20 Oct
Ballinamallard
1 : 2
Queens University
17 Oct
Queens University
1 : 1
Newry City
10 Oct
Queens University
0 : 1
Ballinamallard
03 Oct
Dundela
0 : 2
Queens University
26 Sept
Queens University
0 : 1
Moyola
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
Annagh 3
Limavady 4
Armagh 1
Harland & Wolff 3
Ballinamallard 1
Queens University 2
Bangor FC 1
Dungannon 2
Carrick Rangers 3
Newry City 0
Dundela 1
Moyola 4
Institute 0
Loughgall 3
Newington FC 1
Ballymena 3
Portadown 0
Cliftonville 2
Rathfriland Rangers 1
Ards 0
Strabane Athletic 0
Glenavon 5
Warrenpoint 5
Crusaders 2
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