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Ballyclare vs Dollingstown

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

Irish Cup 2022/2023
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Match Events

14' Event
Farren C.
36'
McConville O.
36'
McConville O.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 1-0, with Ballyclare advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

0%
Ballyclare
15%
Draws
85%
Dollingstown
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Dollingstown

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

0% / Low Confidence
  • Dollingstown carry the better recent record into this one.
  • 0% — that's where the model lands on Ballyclare taking it.
  • Dollingstown arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Ballyclare, who have won 1 of the last 2 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) 72.6%
Ballyclare Clean Sheet 20%
Dollingstown Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Ballyclare Dollingstown
Matches Played 30 28
Wins 7 8
Draws 5 1
Losses 18 19
Goals Scored 1.33 1
Goals Conceded 2.23 2.89
Expected Goals (xG) 2.90 0.98
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jan 14, 2025 Irish Cup
Dollingstown vs Ballyclare
1:0
Jan 7, 2023 Irish Cup
Ballyclare vs Dollingstown
1:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Ballyclare Compare

Top Goalscorer Farren C.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 2.23
Avg xA / game 1.45

Dollingstown Compare

Avg xG / game 0.89
Avg xA / game 0.54

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Ballyclare 58 / 100
Dollingstown 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
Ballyclare Dollingstown

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Ballyclare 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

Dollingstown let in goals in 93% of their last 27 matches.

Difficult form: Dollingstown registered 5 defeats in their last 5 games.

Attacking prowess: Ballyclare scored in 67% of their last 30 outings.

These sides typically produce 1.00 goals when they meet.

Scoring Trends

Ballyclare VS Dollingstown
1.63 Goals Scored 0.33
1.63 Goals Conceded 4.17
75% Over 1.5 83%
50% Over 2.5 83%
25% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Ballyclare

(Home)
01 Aug
Ballyclare
1 : 8
Carrick Rangers
28 Jul
Queens University
4 : 1
Ballyclare
18 Jul
Ballyclare
1 : 4
Loughgall
11 Jul
Ballyclare
0 : 2
Ballymena
04 Jul
Ballyclare
0 : 3
Portadown
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Dollingstown

(Away)
28 Jul
Dollingstown
1 : 7
Linfield
24 Jul
Dollingstown
0 : 3
Loughgall
07 Oct
Dollingstown
0 : 8
Coleraine
22 Jul
Dollingstown
1 : 2
Glenavon
05 Jul
Larne
5 : 0
Dollingstown
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
Dundela 0
Cliftonville 5
Coleraine 3
Loughgall 1
Knockbreda 2
St. Marys 0
Dungannon 3
Ards 1
Bangor FC 4
Tandragee 0
Crusaders 6
Dergview 0
Portadown 2
Banbridge 0
Moyola 0
Glentoran 2
Ballinamallard 1
Glenavon 2
Newry City 1
Harland & Wolff 2
Larne 3
Crumlin United 0
Linfield 3
Warrenpoint 0
Institute 4
Annagh 0
Ballyclare 1
Dollingstown 0
Carrick Rangers 1
Ballymena 2
Newington FC 2
Ballymoney 1
1/8-finals
Cliftonville 3
Coleraine 2
Knockbreda 1
Dungannon 2
Bangor FC 1
Crusaders 2
Portadown 0
Glentoran 3
Glenavon 0
Harland & Wolff 1
Larne 2
Linfield 1
Institute 0
Ballyclare 1
Ballymena 4
Newington FC 1
Quarter-finals
Cliftonville 1
Dungannon 2
Crusaders 1
Glentoran 0
Harland & Wolff 0
Larne 1
Ballyclare 1
Ballymena 3
Semi-finals
Dungannon 0
Crusaders 1
Larne 0
Ballymena 2
Final
Crusaders 4
Ballymena 0