Sport Picks
Linfield vs Queens University
Northern Ireland
Irish League Cup Windsor Park, Belfast 
Match Events
18'
18'
McKee C.
56'
56'
Yates M.
AI Match Summary
First leg ended 2-0. The second leg ended 2-0.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
46%
15%
39%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Linfield
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
46%
/ Medium Confidence
- Linfield carry the better recent record into this one.
- 46% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
- Linfield have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
- Historical meetings favor Linfield, who have won 2 of the last 3 encounters.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- Linfield have won 2 of the last 3 meetings between these two.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 37.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71.4%
Linfield Clean Sheet 10%
Queens University Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Linfield | Queens University |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 29 |
| Wins | 15 | 13 |
| Draws | 3 | 8 |
| Losses | 11 | 8 |
| Goals Scored | 1.62 | 1.9 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.17 | 1.52 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.75 | 1.88 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 30, 2025 Irish League Cup
Linfield vs Queens University
2:0
Oct 3, 2023 Irish League Cup
Linfield vs Queens University
3:1
Jan 4, 2020 Irish Cup
Queens University vs Linfield
2:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Linfield Compare
Top Goalscorer McKee C.
1 Goals Assists Leader Yates M.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.35
Avg xA / game 0.88
Queens University Compare
Avg xG / game 1.71
Avg xA / game 1.04
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Linfield 29 / 100
Queens University 30 / 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
Linfield Queens University
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Linfield Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Attacking prowess: Linfield scored in 69% of their last 29 outings.
Queens University has conceded goals in 76% of their last 29 outings.
H2H data points to 3.00 goals as a typical output.
Linfield went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Linfield VS Queens University
1.63 Goals Scored 2.38
1.38 Goals Conceded 1.88
75% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 75%
25% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
Linfield
(Home) 29 Aug
Limavady
0 : 2 Linfield
21 Aug
Linfield
1 : 0 Cliftonville
15 Aug
Linfield
2 : 1 Glentoran
08 Aug
Linfield
0 : 3 Ballymena
28 Jul
Dollingstown
1 : 7 Linfield
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21 Aug
Linfield
1 : 0 Cliftonville
15 Aug
Linfield
2 : 1 Glentoran
08 Aug
Linfield
0 : 3 Ballymena
18 Jul
Linfield
0 : 2 Doncaster
16 Jul
Linfield
2 : 2 Kalju
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Queens University
(Away) 28 Aug
Ards
0 : 3 Queens University
22 Aug
Queens University
4 : 1 Institute
15 Aug
Newington FC
2 : 1 Queens University
11 Aug
Queens University
2 : 1 Harland & Wolff
08 Aug
Armagh
1 : 1 Queens University
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28 Aug
Ards
0 : 3 Queens University
15 Aug
Newington FC
2 : 1 Queens University
08 Aug
Armagh
1 : 1 Queens University
24 Apr
Limavady
0 : 1 Queens University
11 Apr
Annagh
0 : 4 Queens University
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Tournament Bracket & Draw
1/32-finals
Institute -
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Glentoran -
Crusaders -
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Oxford Sunnyside 1
Ballymacash 5
Cliftonville -
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Ballyclare 1
Coagh Utd 2
Loughgall -
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Strabane Athletic -
Ards -
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Dungannon -
Moyola 5
Portstewart 3
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Annagh -
Dollingstown -
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Coleraine -
Armagh -
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Carrick Rangers -
Newry City 3
Knockbreda 0
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Portadown -
Warrenpoint -
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Glenavon -
Harland & Wolff -
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Dundela -
Linfield -
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Queens University -
Ballymena -
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Ballinamallard -
Newington FC -
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Limavady -
Dergview 3
Rathfriland Rangers 1
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Larne -
Bangor FC -
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Lisburn Distillery 3
Banbridge 2
1/16-finals
Institute 0
Glentoran 1
Crusaders 3
Ballymacash 1
Cliftonville 4
Coagh Utd 1
Loughgall 2
Strabane Athletic 3
Ards 1
Dungannon 2
Moyola 3
Annagh 0
Dollingstown 0
Coleraine 8
Armagh 3
Carrick Rangers 2
Newry City 1
Portadown 0
Warrenpoint 0
Glenavon 2
Harland & Wolff 6
Dundela 0
Linfield 2
Queens University 0
Ballymena 1
Ballinamallard 0
Newington FC 3
Limavady 1
Dergview 3
Larne 7
Bangor FC 4
Lisburn Distillery 1
1/8-finals
Glentoran 2
Crusaders 1
Cliftonville 5
Strabane Athletic 2
Dungannon 0
Moyola 1
Coleraine 7
Armagh 1
Newry City 1
Glenavon 0
Harland & Wolff 3
Linfield 6
Ballymena 3
Newington FC 0
Larne 2
Bangor FC 1
Quarter-finals
Glentoran 2
Cliftonville 1
Moyola 0
Coleraine 2
Newry City 2
Linfield 3
Ballymena 2
Larne 0
Semi-finals
Glentoran 2
Coleraine 1
Linfield 1
Ballymena 0
Final
Glentoran 0
Linfield 1
