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Sub
Baird I. In: Frizzell A.
Out: Baird I.
AI Match Summary
This match ends 0-1, with Linfield advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
31%
40%
29%
Draw rate projection: 40% Favored: Draw
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
66%
/ Medium Confidence
- Look at the last few games and Glentoran come out ahead of Linfield on wins alone.
- Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 40%.
- Glentoran have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
- Historical meetings favor Linfield, who have won 1 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 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 88%
Over 2.5 Goals 38%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 68.2%
Glentoran Clean Sheet 15%
Linfield Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Glentoran | Linfield |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 34 | 31 |
| Wins | 18 | 16 |
| Draws | 6 | 5 |
| Losses | 10 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 2.5 | 1 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.13 | 2 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.50 | 1.00 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 2.13 | 2.00 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Mar 28, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Glentoran vs Linfield
1:1
Mar 15, 2026 Irish League Cup
Glentoran vs Linfield
0:1
Feb 21, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Linfield vs Glentoran
1:0
Dec 26, 2025 NIFL Premiership
Linfield vs Glentoran
0:1
Sep 12, 2025 NIFL Premiership
Glentoran vs Linfield
1:1
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Glentoran 31 / 100
Linfield 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
Glentoran Linfield
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 scored in 82% of their last 34 games.
Linfield's defensive record shows goals conceded in 65% of 31 matches.
Games between these two average 1.40 goals.
Solid form: Glentoran remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Glentoran VS Linfield
2.5 Goals Scored 1
2.13 Goals Conceded 2
88% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 63%
63% Over 3.5 38%
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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09 Jul
Glentoran
1 : 2 RFS
01 Jul
Glentoran
0 : 4 Kilmarnock
24 Jun
Glentoran
1 : 1 TNS
20 Jun
Glentoran
1 : 2 Caernarfon
17 Apr
Glentoran
0 : 0 Larne
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Linfield
(Away) 28 Jul
Dollingstown
1 : 7 Linfield
24 Jul
Limavady
0 : 1 Linfield
18 Jul
Linfield
0 : 2 Doncaster
16 Jul
Linfield
2 : 2 Kalju
11 Jul
Linfield
0 : 2 Aberdeen
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28 Jul
Dollingstown
1 : 7 Linfield
24 Jul
Limavady
0 : 1 Linfield
09 Jul
Kalju
1 : 0 Linfield
07 Apr
Dungannon
1 : 3 Linfield
28 Mar
Glentoran
1 : 1 Linfield
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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
