Sport Picks
AI Match Summary
Ballymena host Bangor FC in the NIFL Premiership. Little to choose between these two on current form. Bangor FC have shipped 1.7 goals a game lately, while Ballymena have conceded 1.28 and scored 2. Past meetings favor Ballymena slightly — 2-1-2 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Sep 5, 2026, ending 2:2. The numbers (1.69 xG vs 1.13) point toward Ballymena. The model's pick is Home (1) to win or Over 2.5 goals.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Bangor FC haven't matched Ballymena's recent run of results.
- Win probability leans Ballymena's way, sitting at 90%.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- 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
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Ballymena | Bangor FC |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 30 |
| Wins | 13 | 7 |
| Draws | 9 | 9 |
| Losses | 7 | 14 |
| Goals Scored | 2 | 1.23 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.28 | 1.7 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.69 | 1.13 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Ballymena's goal record stands at 93% scoring rate across 29 recent games.
Defensive concern: Bangor FC conceded in 83% of 30 recent games.
These sides typically produce 3.00 goals when they meet.
Recent resilience: Ballymena stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Ballymena
(Home)Bangor FC
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleraine | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 26:12 | 31 |
| 2 | Linfield | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 18:9 | 29 |
| 3 | Glentoran | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 16:10 | 20 |
| 4 | Larne | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 18:8 | 19 |
| 5 | Carrick Rangers | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 21:19 | 17 |
| 6 | Ballymena | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17:15 | 15 |
| 7 | Crusaders | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 16:23 | 15 |
| 8 | Dungannon | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 11:14 | 14 |
| 9 | Cliftonville | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 13:15 | 12 |
| 10 | Limavady | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 11:17 | 12 |
| 11 | Portadown | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10:21 | 8 |
| 12 | Bangor FC | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10:24 | 6 |
