Sport Picks
AI Match Summary
Ballymena host Larne in the NIFL Premiership. This matchup has a clear pattern when you look at past meetings. Larne have shipped 0.75 goals a game lately, while Ballymena have conceded 1.13 and scored 2.63. Past meetings favor Larne slightly — 1-4-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Feb 28, 2026, ending 0:2. Model xG sits at 1.69 vs 1.50, favoring Larne. Home (1) are the model's selection here, or BTTS: GG.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Look at the last few games and Larne come out ahead of Ballymena on wins alone.
- 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%).
- Larne have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.
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 | Larne |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 31 |
| Wins | 10 | 20 |
| Draws | 8 | 6 |
| Losses | 12 | 5 |
| Goals Scored | 2.63 | 1.88 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.13 | 0.75 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.63 | 1.88 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.13 | 0.75 |
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
Recent resilience: Ballymena stayed unbeaten in 5 of the last 5 games.
Attacking prowess: Ballymena scored in 77% of their last 30 outings.
H2H data points to 2.20 goals as a typical output.
Defensive concern: Larne conceded in 52% of 31 recent games.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Ballymena
(Home)Larne
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glentoran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 2 | Cliftonville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Ballymena | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Bangor FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coleraine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 6 | Crusaders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 7 | Dungannon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 8 | Linfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 9 | Larne | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | Limavady | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Portadown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Carrick Rangers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
