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Larne vs Lurgan Celtic Prediction & H2H Stats
Northern Ireland
NIFL Championship 2017/2018 
Match Events
AI Match Summary
The NIFL Championship 2017/2018 game between Larne and Lurgan Celtic finished 2-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Larne.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Lurgan Celtic haven't matched Larne's recent run of results.
- Win probability leans Larne's way, sitting at 90%.
- European nights carry their own weight — this NIFL Championship 2017/2018 fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- These two have met 5 times recently and Larne have taken 4 of them.
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 | Lurgan Celtic |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 36 | 31 |
| Wins | 23 | 3 |
| Draws | 7 | 5 |
| Losses | 6 | 23 |
| Goals Scored | 1.89 | 0.84 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.97 | 2.97 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.54 | 0.88 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Larne Compare
Lurgan Celtic Compare
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
Larne scored in 81% of their last 36 games.
Lurgan Celtic's defensive record shows goals conceded in 93% of 28 matches.
Historical meetings average 3.60 goals per match.
Solid form: Larne remains unbeaten in 5 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Larne
(Home)Lurgan Celtic
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Larne | 32 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 59:47 | 47 |
| 8 | PSNI | 32 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 55:50 | 41 |
| 9 | Limavady | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 52:58 | 37 |
| 10 | Knockbreda | 32 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 50:54 | 36 |
| 11 | Dergview | 32 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 49:59 | 36 |
| 12 | Lurgan Celtic | 32 | 3 | 7 | 22 | 32:102 | 16 |
