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Ballymacash vs Shankill

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

Irish Cup 2017/2018
Sat, Aug 19, 2017
3 - 4
12:30 PM
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AI Match Summary

This match ends 3-4, with Shankill advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

12%
Ballymacash
15%
Draws
73%
Shankill
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Shankill

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

73% / High Confidence
  • Ballymacash have managed 1.77 goals a game lately — Shankill are scoring more at 1.79.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 44% draw probability.
  • Both sides arrive with similar form. In a knockout tie, that makes this genuinely unpredictable.
  • Historical meetings favor Shankill, 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 37.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77.8%
Ballymacash Clean Sheet 16%
Shankill Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Ballymacash Shankill
Matches Played 31 19
Wins 10 10
Draws 3 1
Losses 18 8
Goals Scored 1.77 1.79
Goals Conceded 2.03 2.37
Expected Goals (xG) 1.73 1.44
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 19, 2017 Irish Cup
Ballymacash vs Shankill
3:4

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Ballymacash 36 / 100
Shankill 20 / 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
Ballymacash Shankill

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Shankill 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's goal record stands at 81% scoring rate across 31 recent games.

Shankill's defensive record shows goals conceded in 84% of 19 matches.

H2H data points to 7.00 goals as a typical output.

Shankill's recent record shows 3 losses from the last 5 matches.

Scoring Trends

Ballymacash VS -
2.25 Goals Scored 0
1.88 Goals Conceded 0
88% Over 1.5 0%
88% Over 2.5 0%
75% Over 3.5 0%

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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Shankill

(Away)
28 Sept
Shankill
1 : 4
Lisburn Rangers
03 Nov
Shankill
2 : 4
Lisburn Distillery
29 Sept
Shankill
2 : 1
Bangor Old Boys
02 Dec
Shankill
0 : 4
Crumlin Star
04 Nov
Hanover
2 : 3
Shankill
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Islandmagee 4
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Ards Rangers 9
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Broomhedge 1
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Tullyvallen Rangers 3
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Windmill 2
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Rathfriland Rangers 8
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Orangefield Old Boys' 3
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Killyleagh Youth 5
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Moneyslane FC 1
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Dunmurry Rec 4
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Lisburn Rangers 5
Rathfern Rangers 4
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Tandragee 4
Portaferry Rovers 3
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Ballymacash 3
Bourneview Mill 1
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Drumaness 3
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Hanover 8
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Coagh Utd 6
Oxford Stars 4
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Foundry 4
Bryansburn 3
Cookstown Youth 6
Craigavon City 7
Newtowne FC 4
Desertmartin 2
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Ballywalter Recreation 6
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Islandmagee 1
Ards Rangers 2
Laurelvale 5
Tullyvallen Rangers 2
Downshire Y.M. 1
Moyola 10
Immaculata 2
Larne Technical Old Boys 1
Rosario Youth 4
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Valley Rangers 4
Colin Valley 1
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Dundela 6
Ardstraw 2
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Sport & Leisure 2
Rathfriland Rangers 4
Orangefield Old Boys' 1
Strabane Athletic 1
Newcastle 3
Killyleagh Youth 2
Sirocco 0
Dunmurry Rec 0
Tobermore 7
Banbridge 1
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Armagh 2
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Coleraine 7
Lisburn Distillery 0
Knockbreda 0
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Ballyclare 2
Portadown 1
Lurgan Celtic 1
Glentoran 2
Ballymena 4
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Immaculata 2
Ballinamallard 4
Dundela 1
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Larne 3
Cliftonville 4
Warrenpoint 3
Maiden City 0
Crusaders 2
Newry City 2
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Linfield 5
Glenavon 3
Carrick Rangers 1
Limavady 0
Dungannon 4
Ards 4
Crumlin Star 1
PSNI 1
Loughgall 4
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Coleraine 4
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Glentoran 4
Ballymena 3
Ballinamallard 2
Dundela 1
Larne 6
Cliftonville 4
Crusaders 1
Newry City 0
Linfield 1
Glenavon 3
Dungannon 0
Ards 1
Loughgall 2
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Coleraine 1
Glentoran 0
Ballymena 1
Larne 2
Cliftonville 1
Linfield 0
Glenavon 1
Loughgall 2
Semi-finals
Coleraine 3
Larne 1
Cliftonville 4
Loughgall 1
Final
Coleraine 3
Cliftonville 1