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Lochee United vs Spartans - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Scotland Scotland

Scottish Cup
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
VS
02:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

A one-off knockout match in the Scottish Cup. This has the makings of an open, high-scoring game. Recent numbers: Lochee United at 2.12 goals for, 1.76 against; Spartans at 1.69 for, 1.44 against. No recent head-to-head history to lean on here — form is the better guide. Model xG sits at 1.81 vs 1.63, favoring Lochee United. The model tips Over 2.5 goals in this one.

Win Probability Meter

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

47%
Lochee United
20%
Draws
33%
Spartans
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Lochee United

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

47% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Lochee United come out ahead of Spartans on wins alone.
  • Lochee United are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • Lochee United have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • These two have never met before — a fresh matchup with no historical pattern to lean on.
  • 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

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 56.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 25%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.2%
Lochee United Clean Sheet 14%
Spartans Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Lochee United Spartans
Matches Played 25 32
Wins 13 12
Draws 4 10
Losses 8 10
Goals Scored 2.12 1.69
Goals Conceded 1.76 1.44
Expected Goals (xG) 1.81 1.63
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)

Lochee United 84 / 100
Spartans 10 / 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
Lochee United Spartans

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Lochee United 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

Lochee United's goal record stands at 96% scoring rate across 25 recent games.

Defensive concern: Spartans conceded in 72% of 32 recent games.

Lochee United went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Spartans lost 2 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Lochee United VS Spartans
2.25 Goals Scored 2
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.38
88% Over 1.5 75%
75% Over 2.5 63%
63% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Lochee United

(Home)
17 Oct
Tranent FC
0 : 4
Lochee United
03 Oct
Lochee United
3 : 2
Inverurie Loco Works
26 Sept
Hill Of Beath
1 : 1
Lochee United
19 Sept
Cowdenbeath
3 : 1
Lochee United
15 Sept
Boness United
0 : 5
Lochee United
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Spartans

(Away)
17 Oct
Spartans
0 : 2
Stranraer
13 Oct
Spartans
1 : 1
Bonnyrigg Rose
10 Oct
Edinburgh City
1 : 3
Spartans
03 Oct
Spartans
0 : 2
Kelty Hearts
25 Sept
Spartans
1 : 0
Dundee FC B
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Cumbernauld Colts 2
Kirkintilloch Rob Roy 1
Banks O' Dee 2
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Lossiemouth 1
Gala Fairydean Rovers 0
Largs Thistle 1
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Nairn County 0
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