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Glentoran vs Coleraine

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

Irish League Cup The BetMcLean Oval, Belfast
Tue, Feb 3, 2026
2 - 1
07:45 PM
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Match Events

42'
Larmour D.
45' Event
Hoban P.
48'
McDonald R.

AI Match Summary

Glentoran in this Irish League Cup tie, finishing 2-1. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

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

31%
Glentoran
40%
Draws
29%
Coleraine
Draw rate projection: 40% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

66% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Coleraine lately — more wins on the board than Glentoran.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 40%.
  • Coleraine arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Glentoran, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

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 38%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 74.6%
Glentoran Clean Sheet 10%
Coleraine Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Glentoran Coleraine
Matches Played 31 28
Wins 15 21
Draws 6 3
Losses 10 4
Goals Scored 2 2.13
Goals Conceded 2.63 0.75
Expected Goals (xG) 2.00 2.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 2.63 0.75

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 25, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Coleraine vs Glentoran
6:2
Mar 21, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Glentoran vs Coleraine
1:1
Feb 3, 2026 Irish League Cup
Glentoran vs Coleraine
2:1
Dec 19, 2025 NIFL Premiership
Glentoran vs Coleraine
2:1
Sep 19, 2025 NIFL Premiership
Coleraine vs Glentoran
1:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Glentoran Compare

Top Goalscorer Hoban P.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Jenkins J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 1

Coleraine Compare

Top Goalscorer Cooper J.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.94
Avg xA / game 1.18

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Glentoran 30 / 100
Coleraine 28 / 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
Glentoran Coleraine

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Glentoran found the back of the net in 84% of recent matches (31 games).

Historical meetings average 3.80 goals per match.

Coleraine let in goals in 64% of their last 28 matches.

Solid form: Glentoran remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Glentoran VS Coleraine
2 Goals Scored 2.13
2.63 Goals Conceded 0.75
100% Over 1.5 63%
75% Over 2.5 50%
50% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Glentoran

(Home)
16 Jul
RFS
2 : 0
Glentoran
09 Jul
Glentoran
1 : 2
RFS
04 Jul
Dundela
3 : 3
Glentoran
01 Jul
Glentoran
0 : 4
Kilmarnock
26 Jun
East Belfast
1 : 8
Glentoran
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Coleraine

(Away)
23 Jul
HJK
5 : 0
Coleraine
18 Jul
Coleraine
3 : 0
Portadown
14 Jul
Sligo Rovers
1 : 2
Coleraine
11 Jul
Newbuildings
2 : 5
Coleraine
11 Jul
Coleraine
3 : 0
Portstewart
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/32-finals
Institute-
TBD-
TBD-
Glentoran-
Crusaders-
TBD-
Oxford Sunnyside1
Ballymacash5
Cliftonville-
TBD-
Ballyclare1
Coagh Utd2
Loughgall-
TBD-
TBD-
Strabane Athletic-
Ards-
TBD-
TBD-
Dungannon-
Moyola5
Portstewart3
TBD-
Annagh-
Dollingstown-
TBD-
TBD-
Coleraine-
Armagh-
TBD-
TBD-
Carrick Rangers-
Newry City3
Knockbreda0
TBD-
Portadown-
Warrenpoint-
TBD-
TBD-
Glenavon-
Harland & Wolff-
TBD-
TBD-
Dundela-
Linfield-
TBD-
TBD-
Queens University-
Ballymena-
TBD-
TBD-
Ballinamallard-
Newington FC-
TBD-
TBD-
Limavady-
Dergview3
Rathfriland Rangers1
TBD-
Larne-
Bangor FC-
TBD-
Lisburn Distillery3
Banbridge2
1/16-finals
Institute0
Glentoran1
Crusaders3
Ballymacash1
Cliftonville4
Coagh Utd1
Loughgall2
Strabane Athletic3
Ards1
Dungannon2
Moyola3
Annagh0
Dollingstown0
Coleraine8
Armagh3
Carrick Rangers2
Newry City1
Portadown0
Warrenpoint0
Glenavon2
Harland & Wolff6
Dundela0
Linfield2
Queens University0
Ballymena1
Ballinamallard0
Newington FC3
Limavady1
Dergview3
Larne7
Bangor FC4
Lisburn Distillery1
1/8-finals
Glentoran2
Crusaders1
Cliftonville5
Strabane Athletic2
Dungannon0
Moyola1
Coleraine7
Armagh1
Newry City1
Glenavon0
Harland & Wolff3
Linfield6
Ballymena3
Newington FC0
Larne2
Bangor FC1
Quarter-finals
Glentoran2
Cliftonville1
Moyola0
Coleraine2
Newry City2
Linfield3
Ballymena2
Larne0
Semi-finals
Glentoran2
Coleraine1
Linfield1
Ballymena0
Final
Glentoran0
Linfield1