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Scottish Cup

Stirling University

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AI Match Summary

A one-off knockout match in the Scottish Cup. This has the makings of an open, high-scoring game. Recent numbers: Forres Mechanics at 1.72 goals for, 1.69 against; Stirling University at 1.68 for, 2.18 against. No recent head-to-head history to lean on here — form is the better guide. Model xG sits at 2.00 vs 1.25, favoring Forres Mechanics. The model tips Over 2.5 goals in this one.

Win Probability Meter

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

64%

Forres Mechanics

15%

Draws

21%

Stirling University

Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Forres Mechanics

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

64% / High Confidence

Stirling University haven't matched Forres Mechanics's recent run of results.
Forres Mechanics are the model's pick here, at 90%.
Forres Mechanics have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
These two have never met before — a fresh matchup with no historical pattern to lean on.
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 92%

Over 1.5 Goals 82%

Over 2.5 Goals 78%

Over 3.5 Goals 25%

Over 4.5 Goals 11%

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.8%

Forres Mechanics Clean Sheet 19%

Stirling University Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric	Forres Mechanics	Stirling University
Matches Played	32	34
Wins	12	11
Draws	7	3
Losses	13	20
Goals Scored	1.72	1.68
Goals Conceded	1.69	2.18
Expected Goals (xG)	2.00	1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA)	1.10	1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Forres Mechanics 85 / 100

Stirling University 10 / 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

Forres Mechanics Stirling University

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Forres Mechanics 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

Attacking prowess: Forres Mechanics scored in 84% of their last 32 outings.

Stirling University let in goals in 88% of their last 34 matches.

Forres Mechanics went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

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

Scoring Trends

Forres Mechanics VS Stirling University

1.13 Goals Scored 1.13

1.38 Goals Conceded 2.88

88% Over 1.5 75%

63% Over 2.5 63%

0% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Forres Mechanics

(Home)

25 Sept

Strathspey Thistle

0 : 1

Forres Mechanics

19 Sept

Forres Mechanics

3 : 0

Banks O' Dee

16 Sept

Forres Mechanics

2 : 1

Buckie Thistle

05 Sept

Wick Academy

1 : 0

Forres Mechanics

29 Aug

Forres Mechanics

1 : 2

Formartine Utd

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Stirling University

(Away)

19 Sept

Bonnyrigg Rose

6 : 1

Stirling University

16 Sept

Stirling University

0 : 1

Brechin

12 Sept

Stirling University

1 : 0

Dunipace

29 Aug

Stirling University

2 : 5

Boness United

22 Aug

Cowdenbeath

4 : 2

Stirling University

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Tournament Bracket & Draw

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Beith -

Huntly -

Boness United -

Irvine Meadow -

Bonnyton Thistle -

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Brechin -

Buckie Thistle -

Caledonian Braves -

Fraserburgh -

Civil Service Strollers -

Formartine Utd -

Clachnacuddin -

Bonnyrigg Rose -

Cowdenbeath -

Berwick -

Cumnock Juniors -

Auchinleck Talbot -

Deveronvale -

Troon FC -

Dunipace -

Preston Athletic -

Forres Mechanics -

Stirling University -

Gala Fairydean Rovers -

Largs Thistle -

Haddington Athletic -

Cumbernauld Colts -

Hill Of Beath -

Glasgow University -

Keith -

Stonehaven -

Kirkintilloch Rob Roy -

Banks O' Dee -

Linlithgow Rose -

Clydebank FC -

Lochee United -

Inverurie Loco Works -

Musselburgh -

Lossiemouth -

Nairn County -

Gretna 2008 -

Newton Stewart -

Johnstone Burgh -

Penicuik -

Kilwinning Rangers -

Pollok -

Albion Rovers -

Renfrew -

Broxburn Athletic -

Rothes -

Brora Rangers -

Strathspey Thistle -

Dalbeattie Star -

Tayport FC -

Wick Academy -

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Invergordon -

Tranent FC -

Turriff United -

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Forres Mechanics vs Stirling University

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Forres Mechanics

Stirling University

AI Match Summary

Win Probability Meter

Model Confidence

Goal Probability Engine

Recent Team Form Analysis

H2H

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Attack & Defence Capability Index

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Scoring Trends

Recent Form & Match History

Forres Mechanics

Stirling University

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