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Buckie Thistle vs Formartine Utd
Scotland
Highland League 2025/2026 Victoria Park, Buckie 
AI Match Summary
The Highland League 2025/2026 game between Buckie Thistle and Formartine Utd finished 1-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Buckie Thistle.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
22%
20%
58%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Formartine Utd
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
58%
/ Medium Confidence
- Formartine Utd carry the better recent record into this one.
- 58% — that's where the model lands on Formartine Utd taking it.
- Regular Highland League 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
- 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
Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.6%
Buckie Thistle Clean Sheet 11%
Formartine Utd Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Buckie Thistle | Formartine Utd |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 29 |
| Wins | 13 | 14 |
| Draws | 4 | 9 |
| Losses | 12 | 6 |
| Goals Scored | 2.17 | 1.79 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.41 | 1.07 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.75 | 1.81 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Mar 18, 2026 Highland League
Buckie Thistle vs Formartine Utd
1:0
Oct 24, 2025 Scottish Cup
Formartine Utd vs Buckie Thistle
0:2
Sep 13, 2025 Highland League
Formartine Utd vs Buckie Thistle
3:1
Mar 22, 2025 Highland League
Buckie Thistle vs Formartine Utd
1:1
Oct 19, 2024 Highland League
Formartine Utd vs Buckie Thistle
1:0
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Buckie Thistle 27 / 100
Formartine Utd 38 / 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
Buckie Thistle Formartine Utd
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Formartine Utd Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Buckie Thistle scored in 79% of their last 29 games.
Defensive concern: Formartine Utd conceded in 72% of 29 recent games.
Games between these two average 2.00 goals.
Buckie Thistle has registered 1 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Buckie Thistle VS Formartine Utd
2.13 Goals Scored 2.13
1.5 Goals Conceded 1.38
88% Over 1.5 100%
88% Over 2.5 63%
50% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
Buckie Thistle
(Home) 19 Sept
Buckie Thistle
1 : 3 Nairn County
16 Sept
Forres Mechanics
2 : 1 Buckie Thistle
12 Sept
Buckie Thistle
0 : 3 Huntly
05 Sept
Keith
3 : 2 Buckie Thistle
29 Aug
Buckie Thistle
5 : 0 Rothes
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19 Sept
Buckie Thistle
1 : 3 Nairn County
12 Sept
Buckie Thistle
0 : 3 Huntly
29 Aug
Buckie Thistle
5 : 0 Rothes
08 Aug
Buckie Thistle
2 : 2 Brora Rangers
01 Aug
Buckie Thistle
7 : 2 Banks O' Dee
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Formartine Utd
(Away) 29 Sept
Forfar Athletic
1 : 0 Formartine Utd
22 Sept
Formartine Utd
3 : 2 Montrose
19 Sept
Formartine Utd
3 : 0 Lossiemouth
16 Sept
Fraserburgh
1 : 1 Formartine Utd
12 Sept
Clachnacuddin
1 : 1 Formartine Utd
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29 Sept
Forfar Athletic
1 : 0 Formartine Utd
16 Sept
Fraserburgh
1 : 1 Formartine Utd
12 Sept
Clachnacuddin
1 : 1 Formartine Utd
29 Aug
Forres Mechanics
1 : 2 Formartine Utd
19 Aug
Rothes
2 : 4 Formartine Utd
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brora Rangers | 34 | 23 | 6 | 5 | 97:35 | 75 |
| 2 | Brechin | 34 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 78:23 | 74 |
| 3 | Formartine Utd | 34 | 20 | 11 | 3 | 65:27 | 71 |
| 4 | Fraserburgh | 34 | 21 | 5 | 8 | 75:39 | 68 |
| 5 | Clachnacuddin | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 78:40 | 61 |
| 6 | Banks O' Dee | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 58:35 | 58 |
| 7 | Keith | 34 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 52:47 | 58 |
| 8 | Buckie Thistle | 34 | 16 | 5 | 13 | 62:47 | 53 |
| 9 | Nairn County | 34 | 15 | 4 | 15 | 56:52 | 49 |
| 10 | Turriff United | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 60:50 | 48 |
| 11 | Huntly | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 46:43 | 43 |
| 12 | Forres Mechanics | 34 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 52:67 | 40 |
| 13 | Strathspey Thistle | 34 | 13 | 2 | 19 | 49:83 | 38 |
| 14 | Deveronvale | 34 | 11 | 4 | 19 | 46:87 | 37 |
| 15 | Inverurie Loco Works | 34 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 47:66 | 30 |
| 16 | Wick Academy | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 42:65 | 28 |
| 17 | Lossiemouth | 34 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 20:76 | 17 |
| 18 | Rothes | 34 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 33:134 | 7 |
Promotion - Highland League 2025/2026 (Promotion - Play Offs)
