Sport Picks
AI Match Summary
Linfield host Ballymena in the NIFL Premiership. Expect goals in this one — both sides have been finding the net. Linfield have averaged 1.13 scored and 1.63 conceded recently, against Ballymena's 2.63 scored and 1.13 conceded. Past meetings favor Linfield slightly — 3-1-1 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Jan 31, 2026, ending 2:1. Model xG sits at 1.13 vs 2.13, favoring Linfield. The model tips Over 2.5 goals in this one.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Linfield have won more games recently than Ballymena.
- Model gives Ballymena a 90% chance of winning this.
- 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%).
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 | Linfield | Ballymena |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 28 |
| Wins | 14 | 10 |
| Draws | 5 | 7 |
| Losses | 10 | 11 |
| Goals Scored | 1.13 | 2.63 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.63 | 1.13 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.13 | 2.63 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.63 | 1.13 |
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
Linfield scored in 66% of their last 29 games.
Ballymena let in goals in 79% of their last 28 matches.
H2H data points to 2.40 goals as a typical output.
Linfield has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Linfield
(Home)Ballymena
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glentoran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 2 | Cliftonville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Ballymena | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Bangor FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coleraine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 6 | Crusaders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 7 | Dungannon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 8 | Linfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 9 | Larne | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | Limavady | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Portadown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Carrick Rangers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
