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Elgin City vs Ross County
Scotland
Challenge Cup Borough Briggs, Elgin 
Match Events
17'
17'
Colloty O.
Assist: Grant M.
40'
40'
Chin R.
Assist: Randall C.
90'
90'
Emslie A.
Assist: Lindsay J.
AI Match Summary
First leg ended 1-2. This leg finished 1-2.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
18%
15%
67%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Ross County
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
67%
/ High Confidence
- Ross County have won more games recently than Elgin City.
- Win probability leans Ross County's way, sitting at 80%.
- Ross County arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
- Historical meetings favor Ross County, who have won 4 of the last 5 encounters.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- History favors Ross County here — 5 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.
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 69%
Over 4.5 Goals 31%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71.8%
Elgin City Clean Sheet 10%
Ross County Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Elgin City | Ross County |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 35 | 31 |
| Wins | 13 | 18 |
| Draws | 9 | 4 |
| Losses | 13 | 9 |
| Goals Scored | 1.71 | 1.87 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.63 | 1.06 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.56 | 2.50 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 11, 2026 Challenge Cup
Elgin City vs Ross County
1:2
Jul 3, 2021 Club Friendly
Elgin City vs Ross County
0:5
Nov 10, 2020 League Cup
Elgin City vs Ross County
1:4
Jul 14, 2018 League Cup
Ross County vs Elgin City
2:0
Jul 1, 2017 Club Friendly
Elgin City vs Ross County
0:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Elgin City Compare
Top Goalscorer Colloty O.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.2
Avg xA / game 0.78
Ross County Compare
Top Goalscorer Chin R.
1 Goals Assists Leader Emslie A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.27
Avg xA / game 1.39
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Elgin City 10 / 100
Ross County 74 / 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
Elgin City Ross County
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Ross County 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
Attacking prowess: Elgin City scored in 86% of their last 35 outings.
Games between these two average 3.20 goals.
Ross County's defensive record shows goals conceded in 61% of 31 matches.
Solid form: Elgin City remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Elgin City VS Ross County
2.13 Goals Scored 3.13
1.88 Goals Conceded 1
88% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 88%
75% Over 3.5 63%
Recent Form & Match History
Elgin City
(Home) 11 Aug
Elgin City
1 : 2 Ross County
08 Aug
Elgin City
1 : 1 Forfar Athletic
01 Aug
Edinburgh City
0 : 5 Elgin City
25 Jul
Hamilton
5 : 0 Elgin City
18 Jul
Elgin City
0 : 1 Kilmarnock
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11 Aug
Elgin City
1 : 2 Ross County
08 Aug
Elgin City
1 : 1 Forfar Athletic
18 Jul
Elgin City
0 : 1 Kilmarnock
14 Jul
Elgin City
1 : 3 Peterhead
02 May
Elgin City
0 : 1 Stranraer
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Ross County
(Away) 11 Aug
Elgin City
1 : 2 Ross County
08 Aug
Ross County
2 : 1 Montrose
01 Aug
Peterhead
0 : 1 Ross County
25 Jul
Airdrieonians
0 : 3 Ross County
21 Jul
Ross County
2 : 1 Dundee FC
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11 Aug
Elgin City
1 : 2 Ross County
01 Aug
Peterhead
0 : 1 Ross County
25 Jul
Airdrieonians
0 : 3 Ross County
14 Jul
Nairn County
2 : 2 Ross County
11 Jul
Annan
1 : 4 Ross County
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clachnacuddin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Peterhead | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Rangers B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Queen of the South | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
| 5 | Clydebank FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
| 6 | St. Mirren B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 7 | Formartine Utd | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 8 | Aberdeen B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 9 | East Kilbride | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:3 | 3 |
| 10 | Stirling | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 11 | Airdrieonians | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 12 | Celtic B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 13 | Edinburgh City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 14 | Montrose | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 15 | Hearts B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 16 | Kelty Hearts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 17 | Ross County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 18 | Alloa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 19 | Bonnyrigg Rose | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 20 | Spartans | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 21 | East Fife | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 22 | Motherwell B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 0 |
| 23 | Berwick | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 0 |
| 24 | Stranraer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 25 | Elgin City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 26 | Annan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 27 | Kilmarnock B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:5 | 0 |
| 28 | Cove Rangers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 0 |
| 29 | Cowdenbeath | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 30 | Hamilton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 31 | Dumbarton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 32 | Fraserburgh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 33 | Dundee FC B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 34 | Clyde | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 35 | Forfar Athletic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 36 | Banks O' Dee | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:5 | 0 |
| 37 | Gala Fairydean Rovers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:4 | 0 |
| 38 | Cumbernauld Colts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:4 | 0 |
| 39 | Hibernian B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:4 | 0 |
| 40 | Dundee Utd B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:5 | 0 |
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