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Lurgan Celtic vs Limavady

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

NIFL Championship 2017/2018
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Lurgan Celtic

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Limavady Logo

Limavady

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Match Events

9' Event
McCready J.
68' Event
Logue R.
86' Event
McCready J.
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

The NIFL Championship 2017/2018 game between Lurgan Celtic and Limavady finished 0-3, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Limavady.

Win Probability Meter

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

21%
Lurgan Celtic
15%
Draws
64%
Limavady
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Limavady

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

15% / Low Confidence
  • Limavady carry the better recent record into this one.
  • 36% — that's where the model lands on Lurgan Celtic taking it.
  • Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
  • 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 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 68.2%
Lurgan Celtic Clean Sheet 18%
Limavady Clean Sheet 16%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Lurgan Celtic Limavady
Matches Played 31 35
Wins 3 19
Draws 5 5
Losses 23 11
Goals Scored 0.84 1.6
Goals Conceded 2.97 0.86
Expected Goals (xG) 0.92 1.36
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 21, 2018 NIFL Championship
Limavady vs Lurgan Celtic
6:0
Apr 17, 2018 NIFL Championship
Lurgan Celtic vs Limavady
0:3
Oct 28, 2017 NIFL Championship
Lurgan Celtic vs Limavady
3:3
Aug 25, 2017 NIFL Championship
Limavady vs Lurgan Celtic
2:3
Dec 13, 2008 Irish Cup
Limavady vs Lurgan Celtic
5:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Lurgan Celtic Compare

Avg xG / game 0.71
Avg xA / game 0.46

Limavady Compare

Top Goalscorer McCready J.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Logue R.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.24
Avg xA / game 0.76

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Lurgan Celtic 36 / 100
Limavady 34 / 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
Lurgan Celtic Limavady

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Historical meetings average 5.20 goals per match.

Defensive concern: Limavady conceded in 60% of 35 recent games.

Attacking prowess: Lurgan Celtic scored in 57% of their last 28 outings.

Lurgan Celtic went unbeaten in 1 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

- VS Limavady
0 Goals Scored 1.63
0 Goals Conceded 0.63
0% Over 1.5 50%
0% Over 2.5 38%
0% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Lurgan Celtic

(Home)
27 Aug
Crusaders
:
Lurgan Celtic
17 Aug
Hanover
:
Lurgan Celtic
03 Nov
Lurgan Celtic
2 : 3
Portstewart
29 Sept
Lurgan Celtic
:
St. Patricks Young
28 Aug
Ballinamallard
4 : 1
Lurgan Celtic
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Limavady

(Away)
26 Sept
Limavady
1 : 0
Cliftonville
19 Sept
Coleraine
1 : 0
Limavady
15 Sept
Limavady
3 : 1
Bangor FC
12 Sept
Crusaders
1 : 2
Limavady
05 Sept
Limavady
0 : 2
Dungannon
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
7 Larne 32 12 11 9 59:47 47
8 PSNI 32 11 8 13 55:50 41
9 Limavady 32 10 7 15 52:58 37
10 Knockbreda 32 9 9 14 50:54 36
11 Dergview 32 9 9 14 49:59 36
12 Lurgan Celtic 32 3 7 22 32:102 16
Relegation - NIFL Championship 2017/2018 (Relegation)