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Johnstone Burgh vs Dalbeattie Star

Scotland Scotland

Lowland League
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Match Events

31'
Orr T.
69' Event
Kerr K.
79' Event
McShane I.

AI Match Summary

The Lowland League game between Johnstone Burgh and Dalbeattie Star finished 4-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Johnstone Burgh.

Win Probability Meter

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

73%
Johnstone Burgh
20%
Draws
7%
Dalbeattie Star
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Johnstone Burgh

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

73% / High Confidence
  • Johnstone Burgh carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Johnstone Burgh are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • Regular Lowland League form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 69%
Over 4.5 Goals 31%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.2%
Johnstone Burgh Clean Sheet 20%
Dalbeattie Star Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Johnstone Burgh Dalbeattie Star
Matches Played 12 30
Wins 5 0
Draws 3 5
Losses 4 25
Goals Scored 2.17 0.7
Goals Conceded 1.75 4.17
Expected Goals (xG) 2.94 1.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 29, 2026 Lowland League
Johnstone Burgh vs Dalbeattie Star
4:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Johnstone Burgh Compare

Top Goalscorer Kerr K.
1 Goals
Assists Leader McShane I.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.26
Avg xA / game 1.47

Dalbeattie Star Compare

Avg xG / game 1.08
Avg xA / game 0.66

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Johnstone Burgh 85 / 100
Dalbeattie Star 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

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Johnstone Burgh Dalbeattie Star

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Johnstone Burgh Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or 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

Johnstone Burgh found the back of the net in 92% of recent matches (12 games).

Defensive concern: Dalbeattie Star conceded in 97% of 30 recent games.

Historical meetings average 4.00 goals per match.

Recent resilience: Johnstone Burgh stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Johnstone Burgh VS Dalbeattie Star
2.38 Goals Scored 0.5
1.88 Goals Conceded 3.5
100% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 63%
75% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

Johnstone Burgh

(Home)
16 Sept
Troon FC
1 : 2
Johnstone Burgh
12 Sept
Cumbernauld Colts
4 : 4
Johnstone Burgh
29 Aug
Johnstone Burgh
4 : 0
Dalbeattie Star
22 Aug
Johnstone Burgh
3 : 2
Newton Stewart
19 Aug
Pollok
3 : 1
Johnstone Burgh
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Dalbeattie Star

(Away)
19 Sept
Newton Stewart
2 : 1
Dalbeattie Star
15 Sept
Celtic B
2 : 0
Dalbeattie Star
12 Sept
Dalbeattie Star
1 : 6
Cumnock Juniors
29 Aug
Johnstone Burgh
4 : 0
Dalbeattie Star
22 Aug
Cumbernauld Colts
2 : 2
Dalbeattie Star
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Tranent FC 8 8 0 0 17:4 24
2 Hill Of Beath 9 7 0 2 14:10 21
3 Linlithgow Rose 9 6 1 2 25:11 19
4 Brechin 8 6 1 1 17:10 19
5 Broxburn Athletic 8 6 1 1 13:7 19
6 Bonnyrigg Rose 9 6 0 3 23:9 18
7 Lochee United 9 5 1 3 20:15 16
8 Civil Service Strollers 9 4 1 4 13:14 13
9 Boness United 9 4 1 4 16:18 13
10 East Stirlingshire 9 3 1 5 13:19 10
11 Cowdenbeath 9 3 0 6 13:15 9
12 Musselburgh 9 2 2 5 9:14 8
13 Berwick 9 1 2 6 9:17 5
14 Dunipace 8 1 1 6 6:17 4
15 Gala Fairydean Rovers 9 1 0 8 9:22 3
16 Stirling University 9 1 0 8 9:24 3
Promotion - League Two (Relegation - Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Kilwinning Rangers 10 8 0 2 31:13 24
2 Clydebank FC 9 6 2 1 32:18 20
3 Pollok 9 6 2 1 21:12 20
4 Auchinleck Talbot 10 6 1 3 31:12 19
5 Largs Thistle 9 6 1 2 13:9 19
6 Celtic B 10 5 2 3 28:19 17
7 Caledonian Braves 9 5 1 3 26:21 16
8 Johnstone Burgh 8 4 3 1 19:13 15
9 Cumnock Juniors 8 4 2 2 21:14 14
10 Troon FC 9 4 0 5 18:15 12
11 Cumbernauld Colts 10 2 4 4 20:23 10
12 Albion Rovers 9 2 2 5 9:16 8
13 Beith 9 2 2 5 13:24 8
14 Gretna 2008 10 2 1 7 20:32 7
15 Renfrew 8 1 1 6 13:26 4
16 Newton Stewart 8 1 1 6 9:32 4
17 Dalbeattie Star 9 0 1 8 5:30 1
Promotion - League Two (Relegation - Play Offs)