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Ballymoney vs Crewe

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

Irish Cup 2016/2017
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AI Match Summary

This match ends 1-3, with Crewe advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

43%
Ballymoney
15%
Draws
42%
Crewe
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Ballymoney

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

43% / Low Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Crewe come out ahead of Ballymoney on wins alone.
  • Ballymoney are the model's pick here, at 40%.
  • Crewe arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Crewe, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 91%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 91%
Over 3.5 Goals 67%
Over 4.5 Goals 30%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 79.8%
Ballymoney Clean Sheet 10%
Crewe Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Ballymoney Crewe
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 9 11
Draws 1 1
Losses 20 18
Goals Scored 1.37 1.6
Goals Conceded 2.6 2.4
Expected Goals (xG) 1.58 2.83
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Nov 5, 2016 Irish Cup
Ballymoney vs Crewe
1:3

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Ballymoney 38 / 100
Crewe 26 / 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 Crewe

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Ballymoney Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Ballymoney found the back of the net in 80% of recent matches (30 games).

Defensive concern: Crewe conceded in 90% of 29 recent games.

These sides typically produce 4.00 goals when they meet.

Crewe's recent record shows 4 losses from the last 5 matches.

Scoring Trends

Ballymoney VS Crewe
1.29 Goals Scored 2.38
3.29 Goals Conceded 1.88
100% Over 1.5 88%
100% Over 2.5 88%
71% Over 3.5 63%

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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Crewe

(Away)
22 Jul
Crewe
0 : 8
Bangor FC
20 Jul
Crewe
1 : 3
Dollingstown
18 Jul
Crewe
1 : 3
Ballymena
28 Sept
Crewe
3 : 4
Crumlin United
17 Aug
Crewe
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Ards Rangers 2
Abbey Villa 4
Dungiven 1
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Crewe 5
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Dollingstown 4
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Coleraine 5
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Ballymena 2
Portadown 2
Larne 1
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Glenavon 4
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Coleraine 1
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Ballymena 3
Portadown 2
Loughgall 1
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Glenavon 2
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Dungannon 2
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Coleraine 4
Ballymena 0
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Glenavon 5
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Dungannon 0
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Coleraine 2
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