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Kelty Hearts vs Celtic B

Scotland Scotland

Challenge Cup 2025/2026 New Central Park, Kelty
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Match Events

28' Event
Hale F.
Assist: Dargie R.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 0-1, with Celtic B advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

34%
Kelty Hearts
20%
Draws
46%
Celtic B
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Celtic B

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

20% / Low Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Celtic B come out ahead of Kelty Hearts on wins alone.
  • Win probability leans Kelty Hearts's way, sitting at 42%.
  • Celtic B arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Celtic B, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
  • 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 75.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 34%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 79.4%
Kelty Hearts Clean Sheet 10%
Celtic B Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Kelty Hearts Celtic B
Matches Played 27 27
Wins 10 11
Draws 3 8
Losses 14 8
Goals Scored 1.33 2.59
Goals Conceded 1.89 1.93
Expected Goals (xG) 1.88 2.56
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 26, 2025 Challenge Cup
Kelty Hearts vs Celtic B
0:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Kelty Hearts Compare

Avg xG / game 1.45
Avg xA / game 0.94

Celtic B Compare

Top Goalscorer Hale F.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 2.33
Avg xA / game 1.42

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Kelty Hearts 40 / 100
Celtic B 36 / 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
Kelty Hearts Celtic B

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
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: Celtic B conceded in 89% of 27 recent games.

Kelty Hearts's goal record stands at 67% scoring rate across 27 recent games.

H2H data points to 1.00 goals as a typical output.

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

Scoring Trends

Kelty Hearts VS Celtic B
2 Goals Scored 2.75
2.38 Goals Conceded 1.75
100% Over 1.5 100%
88% Over 2.5 88%
63% Over 3.5 88%

Recent Form & Match History

Kelty Hearts

(Home)
12 Sept
Clyde
4 : 1
Kelty Hearts
08 Sept
Cumbernauld Colts
0 : 3
Kelty Hearts
05 Sept
Kelty Hearts
2 : 1
Annan
29 Aug
Stranraer
2 : 0
Kelty Hearts
25 Aug
Kelty Hearts
2 : 4
Clydebank FC
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Celtic B

(Away)
15 Sept
Celtic B
2 : 0
Dalbeattie Star
12 Sept
Kilwinning Rangers
4 : 0
Celtic B
01 Sept
Stranraer
3 : 4
Celtic B
28 Aug
Celtic B
2 : 2
Auchinleck Talbot
25 Aug
Dumbarton
2 : 2
Celtic B
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Inverness 6 6 0 0 26:4 18
2 Stenhousemuir 6 6 0 0 18:2 18
3 Montrose 6 5 1 0 18:9 16
4 East Fife 6 4 1 1 17:9 13
5 Stranraer 6 4 1 1 12:6 13
6 East Kilbride 6 4 0 2 13:11 12
7 Forfar Athletic 6 4 0 2 10:8 12
8 Edinburgh City 6 4 0 2 11:10 12
9 Spartans 6 3 2 1 14:8 11
10 Elgin City 6 3 2 1 11:9 11
11 Dumbarton 6 3 2 1 10:8 11
12 Annan 6 3 1 2 15:10 10
13 Alloa 6 3 1 2 17:14 10
14 Kelty Hearts 6 3 1 2 9:6 10
15 Clyde 6 3 1 2 14:12 10
16 Queen of the South 6 3 1 2 12:10 10
17 Hamilton 6 3 1 2 13:8 9
18 Stirling 6 3 0 3 9:9 9
19 Cove Rangers 6 2 2 2 9:6 8
20 Peterhead 6 2 2 2 10:10 8
21 Celtic B 6 2 0 4 12:15 6
22 Hearts B 6 2 0 4 9:14 6
23 Hibernian B 6 1 2 3 11:14 5
24 St. Mirren B 6 1 1 4 9:15 4
25 Dundee Utd B 6 1 0 5 5:18 3
26 Aberdeen B 6 0 1 5 9:20 1
27 Motherwell B 6 0 1 5 2:17 1
28 Rangers B 6 0 0 6 6:16 0
29 Kilmarnock B 6 0 0 6 3:19 0
30 Dundee FC B 6 0 0 6 4:21 0
Promotion - Challenge Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)