Sport Picks
Loughgall vs Strabane Athletic
Northern Ireland
Irish League Cup 2025/2026 Lakeview Park, Loughgall 
Match Events
41'
41'
McCallion S.
54'
54'
Stewart D.
68'
68'
Duffy O.
AI Match Summary
This match ends 2-3, with Strabane Athletic advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
19%
35%
46%
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Strabane Athletic
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
46%
/ Medium Confidence
- Loughgall carry the better recent record into this one.
- 46% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
- Loughgall have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
- Historical meetings favor Strabane Athletic, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
- 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 50%
Over 4.5 Goals 23%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75%
Loughgall Clean Sheet 16%
Strabane Athletic Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Loughgall | Strabane Athletic |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 32 | 28 |
| Wins | 12 | 11 |
| Draws | 8 | 3 |
| Losses | 12 | 14 |
| Goals Scored | 1.38 | 1.68 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.41 | 2.21 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.88 | 1.44 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Oct 7, 2025 Irish League Cup
Loughgall vs Strabane Athletic
2:3
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Loughgall Compare
Top Goalscorer Stewart D.
1 Goals Assists Leader McLaughlin K.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.45
Avg xA / game 0.94
Strabane Athletic Compare
Top Goalscorer McCallion S.
1 Goals Assists Leader Duffy O.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.31
Avg xA / game 0.8
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Loughgall 36 / 100
Strabane Athletic 20 / 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
Loughgall Strabane Athletic
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Strabane Athletic Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Strabane Athletic's defensive record shows goals conceded in 85% of 27 matches.
Historical meetings average 5.00 goals per match.
Attacking prowess: Loughgall scored in 72% of their last 32 outings.
Recent resilience: Loughgall stayed unbeaten in 2 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Loughgall VS Strabane Athletic
1.38 Goals Scored 1.13
1.75 Goals Conceded 2.38
63% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 75%
50% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
Loughgall
(Home) 25 Sept
Glenavon
4 : 1 Loughgall
19 Sept
Loughgall
0 : 0 Armagh
12 Sept
Queens University
1 : 0 Loughgall
05 Sept
Loughgall
1 : 6 Ballinamallard
28 Aug
Loughgall
3 : 3 Warrenpoint
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19 Sept
Loughgall
0 : 0 Armagh
05 Sept
Loughgall
1 : 6 Ballinamallard
28 Aug
Loughgall
3 : 3 Warrenpoint
11 Aug
Loughgall
2 : 2 Newington FC
21 Jul
Loughgall
1 : 4 Dungannon
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Strabane Athletic
(Away) 26 Sept
Ards
0 : 1 Strabane Athletic
18 Sept
Dundela
1 : 1 Strabane Athletic
11 Sept
Strabane Athletic
2 : 2 Newry City
05 Sept
Queens University
6 : 0 Strabane Athletic
28 Aug
Strabane Athletic
1 : 2 Newington FC
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26 Sept
Ards
0 : 1 Strabane Athletic
18 Sept
Dundela
1 : 1 Strabane Athletic
05 Sept
Queens University
6 : 0 Strabane Athletic
15 Aug
Glenavon
4 : 1 Strabane Athletic
11 Aug
Moyola
1 : 3 Strabane Athletic
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Tournament Bracket & Draw
1/32-finals
Institute -
TBD -
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Glentoran -
Crusaders -
TBD -
Oxford Sunnyside 1
Ballymacash 5
Cliftonville -
TBD -
Ballyclare 1
Coagh Utd 2
Loughgall -
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Strabane Athletic -
Ards -
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Dungannon -
Moyola 5
Portstewart 3
TBD -
Annagh -
Dollingstown -
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Coleraine -
Armagh -
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TBD -
Carrick Rangers -
Newry City 3
Knockbreda 0
TBD -
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 -
TBD -
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Limavady -
Dergview 3
Rathfriland Rangers 1
TBD -
Larne -
Bangor FC -
TBD -
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
