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Ballyclare vs Donegal

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

NIFL Championship 2015/2016
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Ballyclare

3 - 1
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Donegal

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AI Match Summary

Ballyclare in this NIFL Championship 2015/2016 matchup, with the score ending 3-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Ballyclare.

Win Probability Meter

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

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

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

15% / Low Confidence
  • Ballyclare have won more games recently than Donegal.
  • Ballyclare are the model's pick here, at 42%.
  • Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
  • 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 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77%
Ballyclare Clean Sheet 13%
Donegal Clean Sheet 11%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Ballyclare Donegal
Matches Played 38 30
Wins 13 2
Draws 6 3
Losses 19 25
Goals Scored 1.58 1.07
Goals Conceded 1.92 3.4
Expected Goals (xG) 1.29 1.69
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Feb 20, 2016 NIFL Championship
Ballyclare vs Donegal
3:1
Nov 21, 2015 NIFL Championship
Donegal vs Ballyclare
0:4
Feb 21, 2015 NIFL Championship
Ballyclare vs Donegal
2:2
Dec 6, 2014 Irish Cup
Donegal vs Ballyclare
2:3
Nov 29, 2014 NIFL Championship
Donegal vs Ballyclare
4:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Ballyclare 40 / 100
Donegal 36 / 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 Donegal

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Donegal let in goals in 97% of their last 29 matches.

H2H data points to 4.40 goals as a typical output.

Donegal's recent record shows 5 losses from the last 5 matches.

Attacking prowess: Ballyclare scored in 71% of their last 38 outings.

Scoring Trends

Ballyclare VS -
1.38 Goals Scored 0
2.38 Goals Conceded 0
100% Over 1.5 0%
88% Over 2.5 0%
63% Over 3.5 0%

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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Donegal

(Away)
17 Aug
Crewe
:
Donegal
30 Sept
Crumlin United
2 : 0
Donegal
29 Aug
Glenavon
5 : 1
Donegal
30 Aug
Portadown
6 : 1
Donegal
20 Aug
Donegal
1 : 3
Oxford Stars
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Ards 26 17 3 6 59:35 54
2 Harland & Wolff 26 15 6 5 54:28 51
3 Armagh 26 13 5 8 64:36 44
4 Knockbreda 26 12 7 7 48:32 43
5 Institute 26 12 6 8 40:20 42
6 Larne 26 12 6 8 64:45 42
7 Lurgan Celtic 26 11 6 9 40:40 39
8 Ballyclare 26 9 10 7 44:40 37
9 Loughgall 26 10 6 10 45:54 36
10 Bangor FC 26 10 5 11 44:40 35
11 Dergview 26 9 8 9 41:40 35
12 Annagh 26 7 6 13 37:57 27
13 Donegal 26 2 4 20 34:80 10
14 Lisburn Distillery 26 2 4 20 18:85 10
Relegation - NIFL Championship 2015/2016 (Relegation)
Promotion - NIFL Premiership 2016/2017 (Main)
Promotion - NIFL Premiership 2015/2016 (Relegation)