Sport Picks
Inverurie Loco Works vs Strathspey Thistle
Scotland
Highland League 2025/2026 
AI Match Summary
Strathspey Thistle in this Highland League 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 2-3 — backing the pre-match view that favored Strathspey Thistle.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
90%
6%
4%
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: Inverurie Loco Works
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
95%
/ Very High Confidence
- Inverurie Loco Works have won more games recently than Strathspey Thistle.
- Inverurie Loco Works are the model's pick here, at 90%.
- Regular Highland League 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- Inverurie Loco Works have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
Inverurie Loco Works Clean Sheet 16%
Strathspey Thistle Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Inverurie Loco Works | Strathspey Thistle |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 29 |
| Wins | 11 | 9 |
| Draws | 4 | 2 |
| Losses | 15 | 18 |
| Goals Scored | 1.63 | 0.63 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.25 | 1.5 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.63 | 0.63 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 2.25 | 1.50 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Mar 28, 2026 Highland League
Strathspey Thistle vs Inverurie Loco Works
0:2
Mar 7, 2026 Highland League
Inverurie Loco Works vs Strathspey Thistle
2:3
Mar 15, 2025 Highland League
Inverurie Loco Works vs Strathspey Thistle
5:0
Oct 12, 2024 Highland League
Strathspey Thistle vs Inverurie Loco Works
0:4
Feb 17, 2024 Highland League
Strathspey Thistle vs Inverurie Loco Works
0:2
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Inverurie Loco Works 84 / 100
Strathspey Thistle 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
Inverurie Loco Works Strathspey Thistle
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick INV Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & 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
Defensive concern: Strathspey Thistle conceded in 86% of 29 recent games.
Games between these two average 3.60 goals.
Inverurie Loco Works found the back of the net in 70% of recent matches (30 games).
Solid form: Inverurie Loco Works remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Inverurie Loco Works VS Strathspey Thistle
1.63 Goals Scored 0.63
2.25 Goals Conceded 1.5
100% Over 1.5 75%
88% Over 2.5 38%
50% Over 3.5 13%
Recent Form & Match History
Inverurie Loco Works
(Home) 25 Jul
Buckie Thistle
2 : 0 Inverurie Loco Works
20 Jul
Inverurie Loco Works
3 : 0 Hall Russell
18 Jul
Inverurie Loco Works
4 : 1 East Craigie
11 Jul
Inverurie Loco Works
3 : 1 Aberdeen B
08 Jul
Montrose
7 : 0 Inverurie Loco Works
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20 Jul
Inverurie Loco Works
3 : 0 Hall Russell
18 Jul
Inverurie Loco Works
4 : 1 East Craigie
11 Jul
Inverurie Loco Works
3 : 1 Aberdeen B
04 Jul
Inverurie Loco Works
3 : 0 Aberdeen East
11 Apr
Inverurie Loco Works
1 : 3 Deveronvale
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Strathspey Thistle
(Away) 25 Jul
Strathspey Thistle
1 : 2 Formartine Utd
11 Apr
Lossiemouth
1 : 1 Strathspey Thistle
04 Apr
Strathspey Thistle
0 : 4 Turriff United
01 Apr
Strathspey Thistle
0 : 1 Fraserburgh
28 Mar
Strathspey Thistle
0 : 2 Inverurie Loco Works
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11 Apr
Lossiemouth
1 : 1 Strathspey Thistle
25 Mar
Keith
0 : 2 Strathspey Thistle
21 Mar
Nairn County
2 : 1 Strathspey Thistle
18 Mar
Banks O' Dee
3 : 1 Strathspey Thistle
07 Mar
Inverurie Loco Works
2 : 3 Strathspey Thistle
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brora Rangers | 34 | 23 | 6 | 5 | 97:35 | 75 |
| 2 | Brechin | 34 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 78:23 | 74 |
| 3 | Formartine Utd | 34 | 20 | 11 | 3 | 65:27 | 71 |
| 4 | Fraserburgh | 34 | 21 | 5 | 8 | 75:39 | 68 |
| 5 | Clachnacuddin | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 78:40 | 61 |
| 6 | Banks O' Dee | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 58:35 | 58 |
| 7 | Keith | 34 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 52:47 | 58 |
| 8 | Buckie Thistle | 34 | 16 | 5 | 13 | 62:47 | 53 |
| 9 | Nairn County | 34 | 15 | 4 | 15 | 56:52 | 49 |
| 10 | Turriff United | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 60:50 | 48 |
| 11 | Huntly | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 46:43 | 43 |
| 12 | Forres Mechanics | 34 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 52:67 | 40 |
| 13 | Strathspey Thistle | 34 | 13 | 2 | 19 | 49:83 | 38 |
| 14 | Deveronvale | 34 | 11 | 4 | 19 | 46:87 | 37 |
| 15 | Inverurie Loco Works | 34 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 47:66 | 30 |
| 16 | Wick Academy | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 42:65 | 28 |
| 17 | Lossiemouth | 34 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 20:76 | 17 |
| 18 | Rothes | 34 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 33:134 | 7 |
Promotion - Highland League 2025/2026 (Promotion - Play Offs)
