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Elgin City vs Kilmarnock

Scotland Scotland

League Cup Borough Briggs
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
VS
02:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Elgin City host Kilmarnock in the League Cup. Recent head-to-head results give a strong hint here. Kilmarnock have shipped 0.88 goals a game lately, while Elgin City have conceded 1.63 and scored 1.75. Past meetings favor Elgin City slightly — 4-0-1 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on May 12, 2025, ending 3-1. Model xG sits at 1.31 vs 2.19, favoring Kilmarnock. AI prediction: Away (2) Win — correct score tipped at 1-2.

Win Probability Meter

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

22%
Elgin City
28%
Draws
50%
Kilmarnock
Draw rate projection: 28% Favored: Kilmarnock

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

76% / High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Kilmarnock come out ahead of Elgin City on wins alone.
  • Win probability leans Kilmarnock's way, sitting at 50%.
  • Cup games in League Cup usually bring a different intensity than the league.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • Elgin City have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 88%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 56.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 25%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75%
Elgin City Clean Sheet 10%
Kilmarnock Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Elgin City Kilmarnock
Matches Played 29 28
Wins 9 11
Draws 7 5
Losses 13 12
Goals Scored 1.75 2.75
Goals Conceded 1.63 0.88
Expected Goals (xG) 1.75 2.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.63 0.88

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 12, 2025 League Cup
Elgin City vs Kilmarnock
3-1
Apr 12, 2025 League Cup
Kilmarnock vs Elgin City
1-1
Mar 12, 2025 League Cup
Elgin City vs Kilmarnock
2-1
Feb 12, 2025 League Cup
Kilmarnock vs Elgin City
1-2
Jan 12, 2025 League Cup
Elgin City vs Kilmarnock
2-1

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Elgin City 22 / 100
Kilmarnock 47 / 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
Elgin City Kilmarnock

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick KIL Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & 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

Elgin City found the back of the net in 86% of recent matches (29 games).

Defensive concern: Kilmarnock conceded in 71% of 28 recent games.

Games between these two average 3.00 goals.

Elgin City has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Elgin City VS Kilmarnock
1.75 Goals Scored 2.75
1.63 Goals Conceded 0.88
88% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 88%
50% Over 3.5 63%

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