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Invergordon vs Buckie Thistle

Scotland Scotland

Highland League
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Match Events

24' Event
Peters J.
Assist: McHardy D.
30' Event
Findlay B.
Assist: Hulse J.
51' Event
Peters J.
Assist: Hulse J.

AI Match Summary

The Highland League game between Invergordon and Buckie Thistle finished 0-6, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Buckie Thistle.

Win Probability Meter

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

43%
Invergordon
15%
Draws
42%
Buckie Thistle
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Invergordon

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

42% / Low Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Buckie Thistle come out ahead of Invergordon on wins alone.
  • Model gives Buckie Thistle a 42% chance of winning this.
  • Regular Highland League form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 84%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 100%
Over 2.5 Goals 84%
Over 3.5 Goals 50%
Over 4.5 Goals 23%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71.4%
Invergordon Clean Sheet 10%
Buckie Thistle Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Invergordon Buckie Thistle
Matches Played 14 28
Wins 3 13
Draws 1 4
Losses 10 11
Goals Scored 1.29 2.25
Goals Conceded 3.36 1.32
Expected Goals (xG) 1.56 2.81
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 22, 2026 Highland League
Invergordon vs Buckie Thistle
0:6

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Invergordon Compare

Avg xG / game 1.2
Avg xA / game 0.78

Buckie Thistle Compare

Top Goalscorer Peters J.
4 Goals
Assists Leader Findlay B.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.55
Avg xA / game 1.56

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Invergordon 14 / 100
Buckie Thistle 65 / 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
Invergordon Buckie Thistle

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Buckie Thistle 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

These sides typically produce 6.00 goals when they meet.

Invergordon found the back of the net in 64% of recent matches (14 games).

Buckie Thistle has conceded goals in 64% of their last 28 outings.

Buckie Thistle lost 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Invergordon VS Buckie Thistle
1.75 Goals Scored 2.5
3.13 Goals Conceded 1.38
100% Over 1.5 100%
88% Over 2.5 88%
50% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Invergordon

(Home)
26 Sept
Huntly
7 : 0
Invergordon
19 Sept
Invergordon
3 : 1
Turriff United
16 Sept
Brora Rangers
7 : 2
Invergordon
05 Sept
Invergordon
0 : 2
Strathspey Thistle
29 Aug
Banks O' Dee
6 : 3
Invergordon
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Buckie Thistle

(Away)
19 Sept
Buckie Thistle
1 : 3
Nairn County
16 Sept
Forres Mechanics
2 : 1
Buckie Thistle
12 Sept
Buckie Thistle
0 : 3
Huntly
05 Sept
Keith
3 : 2
Buckie Thistle
29 Aug
Buckie Thistle
5 : 0
Rothes
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Brora Rangers 12 10 2 0 48:10 32
2 Inverurie Loco Works 13 7 5 1 27:18 26
3 Formartine Utd 12 6 4 2 23:16 22
4 Fraserburgh 11 6 3 2 24:10 21
5 Strathspey Thistle 13 6 2 5 24:16 20
6 Forres Mechanics 12 6 2 4 21:15 20
7 Buckie Thistle 11 6 1 4 30:16 19
8 Banks O' Dee 12 5 4 3 28:24 19
9 Clachnacuddin 11 4 5 2 24:11 17
10 Turriff United 12 5 1 6 16:17 16
11 Huntly 12 4 3 5 23:20 15
12 Nairn County 12 3 5 4 16:19 14
13 Lossiemouth 12 4 2 6 16:26 14
14 Deveronvale 12 3 3 6 16:20 12
15 Keith 12 3 3 6 18:29 12
16 Invergordon 12 3 1 8 15:35 10
17 Wick Academy 12 2 0 10 11:34 6
18 Rothes 11 1 0 10 8:52 3
Promotion - League Two (Relegation - Play Offs)