Sport Picks
AI Match Summary
Linfield host Crusaders in the NIFL Premiership. This matchup has a clear pattern when you look at past meetings. Crusaders have shipped 1.82 goals a game lately, while Linfield have conceded 1.17 and scored 1.63. Past meetings favor Linfield slightly — 5-0-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Jan 24, 2026, ending 0:1. xG projections (1.75 - 1.13) back Linfield to edge this. Home (1) are the model's selection here, or BTTS: GG.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Form's been kind to Linfield lately — more wins on the board than Crusaders.
- Linfield are the model's pick here, at 90%.
- 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%).
- History favors Linfield here — 5 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.
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 | Crusaders |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 28 |
| Wins | 16 | 11 |
| Draws | 3 | 6 |
| Losses | 11 | 11 |
| Goals Scored | 1.63 | 1.5 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.17 | 1.82 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.75 | 1.13 |
| 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
Recent resilience: Linfield stayed unbeaten in 5 of the last 5 games.
Attacking prowess: Linfield scored in 70% of their last 30 outings.
Defensive concern: Crusaders conceded in 75% of 28 recent games.
These sides typically produce 2.40 goals when they meet.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Linfield
(Home)Crusaders
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleraine | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15:4 | 16 |
| 2 | Linfield | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 7:4 | 15 |
| 3 | Cliftonville | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 4 | Dungannon | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8:4 | 12 |
| 5 | Larne | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 10 |
| 6 | Carrick Rangers | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8:7 | 9 |
| 7 | Crusaders | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10:12 | 9 |
| 8 | Glentoran | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8:7 | 7 |
| 9 | Ballymena | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8:9 | 4 |
| 10 | Limavady | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3:9 | 3 |
| 11 | Bangor FC | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3:13 | 2 |
| 12 | Portadown | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3:13 | 0 |
