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Larne vs Bangor FC

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

NIFL Premiership Inver Park, Larne
Sun, Aug 9, 2026
VS
02:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Larne host Bangor FC in the NIFL Premiership. Recent head-to-head results give a strong hint here. Larne have averaged 1.88 scored and 0.75 conceded recently, against Bangor FC's 2.63 scored and 1.63 conceded. Head-to-head, Larne have won 4 to Bangor FC's 0, with 1 draws. They last met on Jan 23, 2026, ending 2:1. xG projections (1.75 - 1.69) back Larne to edge this. The model's pick is Away (2) to win or Over 2.5 goals.

Win Probability Meter

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

27%
Larne
33%
Draws
40%
Bangor FC
Draw rate projection: 33% Favored: Bangor FC

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

70% / Medium Confidence
  • Larne carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Model gives Bangor FC a 40% chance of winning this.
  • Regular NIFL Premiership form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • History favors Larne here — 4 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 37.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71.8%
Larne Clean Sheet 13%
Bangor FC Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Larne Bangor FC
Matches Played 29 27
Wins 18 8
Draws 6 7
Losses 5 12
Goals Scored 1.88 2.63
Goals Conceded 0.75 1.63
Expected Goals (xG) 1.88 2.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.75 1.63

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jan 23, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Larne vs Bangor FC
2:1
Nov 4, 2025 Irish League Cup
Larne vs Bangor FC
2:1
Oct 25, 2025 NIFL Premiership
Larne vs Bangor FC
1:1
Sep 6, 2025 NIFL Premiership
Bangor FC vs Larne
0:2
Jun 27, 2023 Club Friendly
Bangor FC vs Larne
0:6

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Larne 27 / 100
Bangor FC 38 / 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
Larne Bangor FC

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick BAN Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & 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

Larne scored in 83% of their last 29 games.

H2H data points to 3.20 goals as a typical output.

Defensive concern: Bangor FC conceded in 74% of 27 recent games.

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

Scoring Trends

Larne VS Bangor FC
1.88 Goals Scored 2.63
0.75 Goals Conceded 1.63
50% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 75%
25% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Larne

(Home)
21 Jul
Larne
0 : 4
Crvena zvezda
14 Jul
Larne
2 : 1
Tre Fiori
07 Jul
Tre Fiori
0 : 1
Larne
03 Jul
Larne
1 : 0
Coleraine
29 Jun
Harland & Wolff
1 : 2
Larne
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Bangor FC

(Away)
25 Jul
Dundela
1 : 1
Bangor FC
21 Jul
Oxford Sunnyside
1 : 5
Bangor FC
18 Jul
Moyola
1 : 2
Bangor FC
16 Jul
Bangor FC
2 : 0
Ards
11 Jul
Queens University
5 : 2
Bangor FC
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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Glentoran00000:00
2Cliftonville00000:00
3Ballymena00000:00
4Bangor FC00000:00
5Coleraine00000:00
6Crusaders00000:00
7Dungannon00000:00
8Linfield00000:00
9Larne00000:00
10Limavady00000:00
11Portadown00000:00
12Carrick Rangers00000:00
Promotion - NIFL Premiership (Championship Group)
Relegation - NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group)