Sport Picks
AI Match Summary
Ballymena host Linfield in the NIFL Premiership. This looks like a genuine coin-flip fixture. Recent numbers: Ballymena at 2 goals for, 1.25 against; Linfield at 1.46 for, 1.18 against. Past meetings favor Linfield slightly — 2-3-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Aug 8, 2026, ending 0:3. xG projections (1.13 - 1.31) back Linfield to edge this. The prediction model leans Draw; both defenses could hold firm.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Linfield carry the better recent record into this one.
- 40% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
- 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 | Linfield |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 28 |
| Wins | 13 | 15 |
| Draws | 8 | 4 |
| Losses | 7 | 9 |
| Goals Scored | 2 | 1.46 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.25 | 1.18 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.13 | 1.31 |
| 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 found the back of the net in 93% of recent matches (28 games).
Linfield's defensive record shows goals conceded in 71% of 28 matches.
Games between these two average 2.20 goals.
Ballymena went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Ballymena
(Home)Linfield
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleraine | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 32:13 | 35 |
| 2 | Linfield | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20:10 | 32 |
| 3 | Larne | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 22:10 | 26 |
| 4 | Glentoran | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 17:11 | 21 |
| 5 | Carrick Rangers | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 22:20 | 18 |
| 6 | Ballymena | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17:15 | 15 |
| 7 | Cliftonville | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 16:16 | 15 |
| 8 | Crusaders | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 16:28 | 15 |
| 9 | Dungannon | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12:17 | 14 |
| 10 | Limavady | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 13:19 | 14 |
| 11 | Portadown | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 11:24 | 8 |
| 12 | Bangor FC | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11:26 | 6 |
