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Ballymacash vs Ballinamallard - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Northern Ireland
Irish Cup 2024/2025 
Match Events
29'
29'
Harkin A.
(Penalty)
37'
37'
Holder A.
78'
78'
Igiehon B.
AI Match Summary
This match ends 1-2, with Ballinamallard advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
8%
30%
62%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Ballinamallard
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
62%
/ High Confidence
- Look at the last few games and Ballymacash come out ahead of Ballinamallard on wins alone.
- Ballinamallard are the model's pick here, at 90%.
- Ballymacash have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
- Historical meetings favor Ballinamallard, 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 26.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 12%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.6%
Ballymacash Clean Sheet 13%
Ballinamallard Clean Sheet 12%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Ballymacash | Ballinamallard |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 | 31 |
| Wins | 10 | 8 |
| Draws | 3 | 8 |
| Losses | 18 | 15 |
| Goals Scored | 1.71 | 1.13 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.97 | 1.35 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.17 | 1.64 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Jan 4, 2025 Irish Cup
Ballymacash vs Ballinamallard
1:2
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Ballymacash Compare
Top Goalscorer Igiehon B.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.9
Avg xA / game 0.58
Ballinamallard Compare
Top Goalscorer Holder A.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.49
Avg xA / game 0.91
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Ballymacash 10 / 100
Ballinamallard 83 / 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
Ballymacash Ballinamallard
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Ballinamallard 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
Ballymacash found the back of the net in 81% of recent matches (31 games).
Ballinamallard's defensive record shows goals conceded in 81% of 31 matches.
H2H data points to 3.00 goals as a typical output.
Ballymacash has registered 1 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Ballymacash VS Ballinamallard
1.2 Goals Scored 0.88
2.4 Goals Conceded 1.13
80% Over 1.5 63%
60% Over 2.5 50%
40% Over 3.5 13%
Recent Form & Match History
Ballymacash
(Home) 25 Jul
Annagh
5 : 2 Ballymacash
18 Jul
Ballymacash
2 : 3 Greystones United
15 Jul
Ards Rangers
1 : 1 Ballymacash
11 Jul
Ballymacash
1 : 2 Newington FC
11 Jul
Ballymacash
0 : 1 Dunmurry Rec
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18 Jul
Ballymacash
2 : 3 Greystones United
11 Jul
Ballymacash
1 : 2 Newington FC
11 Jul
Ballymacash
0 : 1 Dunmurry Rec
22 Nov
Ballymacash
4 : 0 Willowbank
24 Jul
Ballymacash
1 : 1 Armagh
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Ballinamallard
(Away) 03 Oct
Ballinamallard
1 : 1 Ards
26 Sept
Newington FC
4 : 0 Ballinamallard
19 Sept
Harland & Wolff
1 : 3 Ballinamallard
12 Sept
Ballinamallard
1 : 1 Glenavon
05 Sept
Loughgall
1 : 6 Ballinamallard
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26 Sept
Newington FC
4 : 0 Ballinamallard
19 Sept
Harland & Wolff
1 : 3 Ballinamallard
05 Sept
Loughgall
1 : 6 Ballinamallard
15 Aug
Moyola
2 : 0 Ballinamallard
11 Aug
Institute
1 : 2 Ballinamallard
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Tournament Bracket & Draw
1/32-finals
Knockbreda 3
Banbridge 0
TBD -
Crusaders -
Limavady -
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Larne -
Cliftonville -
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Banbridge Rangers 2
Queens University 1
Glenavon -
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Dundela -
Portstewart 0
Belfast Celtic 1
Moyola 1
St. James' Swifts 0
Ballymena -
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Ards -
Lurgan Town Boys 0
Dollingstown 1
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Ballyclare -
Institute -
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Loughgall -
Bangor FC -
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Newington FC -
Annagh -
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Portadown -
Harland & Wolff -
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Glentoran -
Linfield -
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Wellington Rec -
Dergview -
Islandmagee 0
Ballymacash 4
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Ballinamallard -
Carrick Rangers -
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Newry City -
Dungannon -
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Rosario Youth 2
Rathfriland Rangers 4
Coleraine -
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Armagh -
1/16-finals
Knockbreda 0
Crusaders 3
Limavady 1
Larne 0
Cliftonville 4
Banbridge Rangers 0
Glenavon 2
Dundela 0
Belfast Celtic 0
Moyola 1
Ballymena 1
Ards 2
Dollingstown 1
Ballyclare 0
Institute 2
Loughgall 3
Bangor FC 2
Newington FC 1
Annagh 3
Portadown 2
Harland & Wolff 2
Glentoran 4
Linfield 4
Wellington Rec 0
Ballymacash 1
Ballinamallard 2
Carrick Rangers 4
Newry City 3
Dungannon 5
Rathfriland Rangers 0
Coleraine 5
Armagh 0
1/8-finals
Crusaders 1
Limavady 0
Cliftonville 3
Glenavon 2
Moyola 1
Ards 3
Dollingstown 0
Loughgall 3
Bangor FC 3
Annagh 0
Glentoran 2
Linfield 1
Ballinamallard 0
Carrick Rangers 3
Dungannon 2
Coleraine 1
Quarter-finals
Crusaders 1
Cliftonville 2
Ards 2
Loughgall 0
Bangor FC 3
Glentoran 1
Carrick Rangers 1
Dungannon 3
Semi-finals
Cliftonville 3
Ards 0
Bangor FC 0
Dungannon 2
Final
Cliftonville 1
Dungannon 2
