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Craigavon City vs Grove Prediction & H2H Stats

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

Irish Cup 2016/2017
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AI Match Summary

Grove in this Irish Cup 2016/2017 tie, finishing 1-6. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

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

64%
Craigavon City
15%
Draws
21%
Grove
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Craigavon City

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

64% / High Confidence
  • Craigavon City haven't matched Grove's recent run of results.
  • Win probability leans Craigavon City's way, sitting at 50%.
  • Grove arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Grove, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 82%).

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 82%
Over 3.5 Goals 74.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 34%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 81.8%
Craigavon City Clean Sheet 10%
Grove Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Craigavon City Grove
Matches Played 7 14
Wins 3 6
Draws 0 0
Losses 4 8
Goals Scored 3 2.43
Goals Conceded 3.29 2.29
Expected Goals (xG) 2.38 2.90
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 20, 2016 Irish Cup
Craigavon City vs Grove
1:6

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Craigavon City 47 / 100
Grove 22 / 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
Craigavon City Grove

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Craigavon City 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

Craigavon City found the back of the net in 100% of recent matches (7 games).

Grove's defensive record shows goals conceded in 93% of 14 matches.

Games between these two average 7.00 goals.

Solid form: Craigavon City remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Craigavon City VS Grove
3 Goals Scored 2.5
3.29 Goals Conceded 1.75
100% Over 1.5 75%
100% Over 2.5 63%
86% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

Craigavon City

(Home)
28 Sept
Aquinas
2 : 1
Craigavon City
17 Aug
Craigavon City
5 : 0
Seapatrick
04 Nov
Craigavon City
1 : 4
Foundry
30 Sept
Cookstown Youth
6 : 7
Craigavon City
19 Aug
Bloomfield
1 : 3
Craigavon City
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Grove

(Away)
17 Aug
Grove
2 : 4
Newcastle
29 Sept
Grove
3 : 4
Abbey Villa
18 Aug
Grove
5 : 2
Chimney
19 Aug
Markethill
2 : 1
Grove
03 Dec
Richhill
6 : 2
Grove
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

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Silverwood 3
Rathfriland Rangers 4
Moyola 3
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Markethill 4
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Newington FC 3
Downshire Y.M. 4
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Oxford Stars 5
Glebe 3
Silverwood 2
Rathfriland Rangers 4
Grove 5
Sport & Leisure 2
St. Patricks Young 1
Lurgan Town Boys 0
Ards Rangers 2
Abbey Villa 4
Dungiven 1
Newbuildings 2
Dollingstown 4
Crewe 5
Ardglass 1
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Dromara 5
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Trojans 2
Portstewart 2
Moneyslane FC 0
Islandmagee 5
Killyleagh Youth 3
Valley Rangers 7
Seagoe 0
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Oxford Stars 0
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Sport & Leisure 3
Ards Rangers 2
Abbey Villa 2
Dollingstown 3
Crewe 3
Ballymoney 1
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Dungannon 3
Dergview 0
Richhill 1
Dollingstown 4
Crewe 2
Knockbreda 1
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Warrenpoint 1
Crusaders 2
Ards 0
Lisburn Distillery 1
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Ballyclare 2
Glentoran 1
Linfield 2
Coleraine 5
Carrick Rangers 1
Annagh 0
Tobermore 2
Harland & Wolff 1
Lurgan Celtic 0
Cliftonville 1
Ballymena 2
Portadown 2
Larne 1
Fivemiletown 0
Loughgall 3
Armagh 2
Trojans 1
Portstewart 1
Glenavon 4
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Dungannon 4
Dollingstown 1
Crewe 0
Warrenpoint 5
Crusaders 2
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Linfield 2
Coleraine 1
Tobermore 0
Harland & Wolff 1
Ballymena 3
Portadown 2
Loughgall 1
Armagh 0
Glenavon 2
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Dungannon 2
Warrenpoint 1
Crusaders 0
Linfield 2
Coleraine 4
Ballymena 0
Portadown 0
Glenavon 5
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Dungannon 0
Linfield 1
Coleraine 2
Glenavon 1
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Linfield 3
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