Sport Picks
AI Match Summary
Montrose host Spartans in the League Cup. This matchup has a clear pattern when you look at past meetings. Recent numbers: Montrose at 1.5 goals for, 1.38 against; Spartans at 1 for, 1.38 against. Head-to-head, Montrose have won 2 to Spartans's 0, with 1 draws. They last met on Dec 22, 2025, ending 2:1. xG projections (1.44 - 1.19) back Montrose to edge this. The model's pick is Home (1) to win or Over 2.5 goals.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Montrose haven't matched Spartans's recent run of results.
- Montrose are the model's pick here, at 90%.
- Knockout football tends to sharpen focus — no second leg to fall back on.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- History favors Montrose here — 2 wins from the last 3 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 | Montrose | Spartans |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 28 |
| Wins | 10 | 11 |
| Draws | 8 | 8 |
| Losses | 11 | 9 |
| Goals Scored | 1.5 | 1 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.38 | 1.38 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.38 | 1.38 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sokapicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Sokapicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Montrose found the back of the net in 86% of recent matches (29 games).
Games between these two average 3.67 goals.
Defensive concern: Spartans conceded in 64% of 28 recent games.
Recent resilience: Montrose stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen's Park | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 2 | Aberdeen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 3 | Queen of the South | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:1 | 4 |
| 4 | Kelty Hearts | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 2 |
| 5 | Brora Rangers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:8 | 0 |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dundee Utd | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 2 | Montrose | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 6 |
| 3 | Stirling | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 4 | Arbroath | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 3 |
| 5 | Spartans | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 0 |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Mirren | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:0 | 6 |
| 2 | East Kilbride | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10:6 | 6 |
| 3 | Dunfermline | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 4 | Cove Rangers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 5 | Dumbarton | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:13 | 0 |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dundee FC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9:2 | 6 |
| 2 | Ross County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Airdrieonians | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 4 | Clyde | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 5 | Annan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:12 | 0 |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Partick | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11:1 | 8 |
| 2 | Stenhousemuir | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 3 | Livingston | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:1 | 4 |
| 4 | Forfar Athletic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:6 | 0 |
| 5 | Brechin | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:10 | 0 |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Johnstone | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 6 |
| 2 | Inverness | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 5 |
| 3 | East Fife | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:1 | 4 |
| 4 | Linlithgow Rose | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 3 |
| 5 | Morton | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:6 | 0 |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayr | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Falkirk | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Edinburgh City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:7 | 3 |
| 4 | Alloa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 2 |
| 5 | Stranraer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 1 |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raith | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:2 | 5 |
| 2 | Hamilton | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 5 |
| 3 | Kilmarnock | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 5 |
| 4 | Peterhead | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 5 | Elgin City | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | 0 |