Sport Picks
AI Match Summary
Larne host Ballymena in the NIFL Premiership. Recent head-to-head results give a strong hint here. Recent numbers: Larne at 1.53 goals for, 1.07 against; Ballymena at 1.93 for, 1.24 against. Past meetings favor Larne slightly — 4-1-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Feb 28, 2026, ending 0:2. Model xG sits at 1.56 vs 1.31, favoring Larne. AI prediction: Draw (X). Expect a competitive, tight affair.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Larne carry the better recent record into this one.
- 36% — that's where the model lands on Larne taking it.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- Larne have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Larne | Ballymena |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 29 |
| Wins | 17 | 13 |
| Draws | 5 | 8 |
| Losses | 8 | 8 |
| Goals Scored | 1.53 | 1.93 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.07 | 1.24 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.56 | 1.31 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Attacking prowess: Larne scored in 77% of their last 30 outings.
Ballymena let in goals in 76% of their last 29 matches.
Historical meetings average 2.20 goals per match.
Larne went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Larne
(Home)Ballymena
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleraine | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 32:13 | 35 |
| 2 | Linfield | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 21:11 | 33 |
| 3 | Larne | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 22:10 | 26 |
| 4 | Glentoran | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 17:11 | 21 |
| 5 | Cliftonville | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 23:17 | 18 |
| 6 | Carrick Rangers | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 23:27 | 18 |
| 7 | Crusaders | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 20:29 | 18 |
| 8 | Ballymena | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17:16 | 15 |
| 9 | Dungannon | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 13:18 | 15 |
| 10 | Limavady | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 14:23 | 14 |
| 11 | Bangor FC | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12:26 | 9 |
| 12 | Portadown | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 11:24 | 8 |
