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Ballymoney vs Banbridge

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

Irish Cup 2013/2014
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Match Events

35' Event
McCaughan C.

AI Match Summary

Ballymoney in this Irish Cup 2013/2014 tie, finishing 1-0. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

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

85%
Ballymoney
15%
Draws
0%
Banbridge
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Ballymoney

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

15% / Low Confidence
  • Ballymoney haven't matched Banbridge's recent run of results.
  • Ballymoney are the model's pick here, at 42%.
  • Banbridge arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Ballymoney, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 79%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 79%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.4%
Ballymoney Clean Sheet 15%
Banbridge Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Ballymoney Banbridge
Matches Played 30 33
Wins 9 11
Draws 1 2
Losses 20 20
Goals Scored 1.37 1.33
Goals Conceded 2.6 2.36
Expected Goals (xG) 2.00 1.56
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jan 11, 2014 Irish Cup
Ballymoney vs Banbridge
1:0
Apr 2, 2011 NIFL Championship
Banbridge vs Ballymoney
2:0
Oct 26, 2010 NIFL Championship
Ballymoney vs Banbridge
1:2
Apr 27, 2010 NIFL Championship
Banbridge vs Ballymoney
1:3
Sep 19, 2009 NIFL Championship
Ballymoney vs Banbridge
1:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Ballymoney Compare

Top Goalscorer McCaughan C.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 1

Banbridge Compare

Avg xG / game 1.42
Avg xA / game 0.87

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Ballymoney 41 / 100
Banbridge 36 / 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
Ballymoney Banbridge

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Ballymoney scored in 80% of their last 30 outings.

Banbridge let in goals in 91% of their last 33 matches.

Away concern: Banbridge has suffered 5 losses in 5 recent matches.

H2H data points to 2.20 goals as a typical output.

Scoring Trends

Ballymoney VS Banbridge
1 Goals Scored 0.63
2.5 Goals Conceded 3
100% Over 1.5 75%
100% Over 2.5 63%
50% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Ballymoney

(Home)
25 Nov
Rosemount Rec
3 : 1
Ballymoney
07 Jan
Newington FC
2 : 1
Ballymoney
28 Sept
Ballymoney
2 : 3
East Belfast
29 Sept
Ballymoney
1 : 5
Strabane Athletic
18 Aug
Rosario Youth
1 : 2
Ballymoney
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Banbridge

(Away)
12 Aug
Lisburn Distillery
3 : 2
Banbridge
30 Nov
Knockbreda
3 : 0
Banbridge
13 Aug
Ballymacash
3 : 0
Banbridge
19 Aug
Banbridge
0 : 1
Coagh Utd
05 Aug
Banbridge
0 : 4
Carrick Rangers
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/64-finals
Ballymena -
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Killymoon -
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Harland & Wolff -
Dergview -
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Nortel 0
Drumaness 2
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Linfield -
Coleraine -
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Cliftonville -
Moyola -
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Annagh -
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Dungannon -
Bangor FC -
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Knockbreda -
Ardglass 5
Carniny Amateur & Youth 3
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Glebe -
Chimney -
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Wakehurst -
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Warrenpoint -
Lisburn Distillery -
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Institute -
Tobermore -
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PSNI -
Limavady -
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18th Newtownabbey Old Boys 0
Derriaghy 3
Lurgan Celtic -
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Queens University -
Glenavon -
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Sirocco 2
Rathfern Rangers 1
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Sport & Leisure -
Strabane Athletic 2
Crumlin United 0
Bryansburn 1
Lisburn Rangers 3
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Ballinamallard -
Armagh -
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Loughgall -
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Ards -
Portadown -
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Glentoran -
Ballyclare -
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Larne -
Downshire Y.M. 3
Shankill 2
Immaculata 0
Kilmore Rec 1
Dundela -
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Portstewart -
Coagh Utd -
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Carrick Rangers -
Ballymoney -
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Newington FC -
Rathfriland Rangers 4
Bangor Swifts 1
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Banbridge -
Crumlin Star 2
Newbuildings 1
Downpatrick 0
Newry City 1
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Crusaders -
1/32-finals
Ballymena -
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Killymoon 1
Harland & Wolff 8
Dergview 2
Drumaness 0
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Linfield -
Coleraine -
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Cliftonville -
Moyola 2
Annagh 0
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Dungannon -
Bangor FC 5
Knockbreda 2
Ardglass 2
Glebe 3
Chimney 3
Wakehurst 0
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Warrenpoint -
Lisburn Distillery 2
Institute 1
Tobermore 1
PSNI 2
Limavady 2
Derriaghy 1
Lurgan Celtic 0
Queens University 5
Glenavon -
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Sirocco 1
Sport & Leisure 2
Strabane Athletic 2
Lisburn Rangers 0
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Ballinamallard -
Armagh 2
Loughgall 0
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Ards -
Portadown -
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Glentoran -
Ballyclare 4
Larne 1
Downshire Y.M. 1
Kilmore Rec 3
Dundela 5
Portstewart 2
Coagh Utd 0
Carrick Rangers 2
Ballymoney 3
Newington FC 1
Rathfriland Rangers 2
Banbridge 4
Crumlin Star 4
Newry City 1
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Crusaders -
1/16-finals
Ballymena 3
Harland & Wolff 2
Dergview 0
Linfield 5
Coleraine 6
Cliftonville 5
Moyola 1
Dungannon 5
Bangor FC 7
Glebe 1
Chimney 0
Warrenpoint 2
Lisburn Distillery 2
PSNI 0
Limavady 0
Queens University 1
Glenavon 7
Sport & Leisure 0
Strabane Athletic 0
Ballinamallard 1
Armagh 5
Ards 3
Portadown 1
Glentoran 3
Ballyclare 3
Kilmore Rec 0
Dundela 2
Carrick Rangers 3
Ballymoney 1
Banbridge 0
Crumlin Star 1
Crusaders 2
1/8-finals
Ballymena 2
Linfield 1
Coleraine 2
Dungannon 3
Bangor FC 1
Warrenpoint 0
Lisburn Distillery 0
Queens University 2
Glenavon 3
Ballinamallard 0
Armagh 2
Glentoran 3
Ballyclare 2
Carrick Rangers 1
Ballymoney 0
Crusaders 4
Quarter-finals
Ballymena 4
Dungannon 1
Bangor FC 2
Queens University 3
Glenavon 2
Glentoran 1
Ballyclare 0
Crusaders 5
Semi-finals
Ballymena 3
Queens University 0
Glenavon 3
Crusaders 1
Final
Ballymena 1
Glenavon 2