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Glenavon vs Newington FC

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

Irish Cup Mourneview Park, Lurgan
Tue, Jan 13, 2026
4 - 2
07:45 PM
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Match Events

22' Event
Stuart D.
52' Event
McGovern P.
78' Event
Donnelly R.

AI Match Summary

Glenavon in this Irish Cup tie, finishing 4-2. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

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

18%
Glenavon
22%
Draws
60%
Newington FC
Draw rate projection: 22% Favored: Newington FC

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

82% / Very High Confidence
  • Glenavon haven't matched Newington FC's recent run of results.
  • Model gives Newington FC a 60% chance of winning this.
  • Newington FC arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Glenavon, who have won 2 of the last 3 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • Glenavon have won 3 of the last 3 meetings between these two.

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 37.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.6%
Glenavon Clean Sheet 10%
Newington FC Clean Sheet 11%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Glenavon Newington FC
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 8 13
Draws 4 3
Losses 17 13
Goals Scored 0.5 1.75
Goals Conceded 2 2
Expected Goals (xG) 0.50 1.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 2.00 2.00

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jan 13, 2026 Irish Cup
Glenavon vs Newington FC
4:2
Oct 1, 2024 Irish League Cup
Newington FC vs Glenavon
2:3
Feb 3, 2009 Irish Cup
Glenavon vs Newington FC
3:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Glenavon Compare

Top Goalscorer McGovern P.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Campbell P.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.38
Avg xA / game 0.25

Newington FC Compare

Top Goalscorer Stuart D.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Donnelly R.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Glenavon 18 / 100
Newington FC 56 / 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
Glenavon Newington FC

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick NEW 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

Games between these two average 5.00 goals.

Attacking prowess: Glenavon scored in 66% of their last 29 outings.

Newington FC let in goals in 72% of their last 29 matches.

Difficult form: Newington FC registered 3 defeats in their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Glenavon VS Newington FC
0.5 Goals Scored 1.75
2 Goals Conceded 2
75% Over 1.5 88%
38% Over 2.5 75%
25% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Glenavon

(Home)
21 Jul
Crusaders
2 : 0
Glenavon
16 Jul
Glenavon
0 : 5
Doncaster
25 Apr
Glenavon
2 : 3
Carrick Rangers
18 Apr
Glenavon
0 : 1
Crusaders
11 Apr
Bangor FC
0 : 0
Glenavon
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Newington FC

(Away)
18 Jul
Cliftonville
1 : 0
Newington FC
11 Jul
Ballymacash
1 : 2
Newington FC
04 Jul
Bangor FC
2 : 1
Newington FC
24 Apr
Newington FC
2 : 1
Loughgall
18 Apr
Newington FC
2 : 4
Harland & Wolff
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/32-finals
TBD-
Loughgall-
Wakehurst2
Knockbreda4
Ballinamallard-
TBD-
TBD-
Institute-
Cliftonville-
TBD-
TBD-
Dundela-
Glenavon-
TBD-
TBD-
Newington FC-
Portadown-
TBD-
TBD-
Annagh-
Dungannon-
TBD-
TBD-
Ards-
Newbuildings1
Moyola2
TBD-
Harland & Wolff-
Comber Rec3
Hanover1
Ballymacash4
Willowbank0
Strabane Athletic2
Rathfriland Rangers1
TBD-
Glentoran-
Armagh-
TBD-
Newry City1
Drumaness2
Lisburn Distillery4
Finaghy FC2
TBD-
Warrenpoint-
Ballymena-
TBD-
TBD-
Larne-
Limavady-
TBD-
Lisburn Rangers5
Dergview4
Linfield-
TBD-
TBD-
Bangor FC-
Carrick Rangers-
TBD-
TBD-
Queens University-
Coleraine-
TBD-
TBD-
Crusaders-
1/16-finals
Loughgall2
Knockbreda0
Ballinamallard0
Institute3
Cliftonville3
Dundela0
Glenavon4
Newington FC2
Portadown4
Annagh2
Dungannon3
Ards0
Moyola2
Harland & Wolff4
Comber Rec0
Ballymacash3
Strabane Athletic0
Glentoran4
Armagh1
Drumaness4
Lisburn Distillery3
Warrenpoint4
Ballymena1
Larne2
Limavady4
Lisburn Rangers1
Linfield1
Bangor FC0
Carrick Rangers5
Queens University1
Coleraine4
Crusaders0
1/8-finals
Loughgall2
Institute1
Cliftonville2
Glenavon1
Portadown1
Dungannon2
Harland & Wolff3
Ballymacash0
Glentoran5
Drumaness0
Warrenpoint0
Larne2
Limavady1
Linfield0
Carrick Rangers1
Coleraine4
Quarter-finals
Loughgall0
Cliftonville3
Dungannon3
Harland & Wolff0
Glentoran1
Larne2
Limavady0
Coleraine2
Semi-finals
Cliftonville1
Dungannon2
Larne1
Coleraine2
Final
Dungannon2
Coleraine3