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Newcastle vs Ballynahinch Olympic - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

Irish Cup 2015/2016
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AI Match Summary

This match ends 3-2, with Newcastle advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

57%
Newcastle
15%
Draws
28%
Ballynahinch Olympic
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Newcastle

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

28% / Low Confidence
  • Ballynahinch Olympic haven't matched Newcastle's recent run of results.
  • 28% — that's where the model lands on Ballynahinch Olympic taking it.
  • Newcastle have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Newcastle, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 86%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 91.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 86%
Over 3.5 Goals 79%
Over 4.5 Goals 36%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 79.4%
Newcastle Clean Sheet 10%
Ballynahinch Olympic Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Newcastle Ballynahinch Olympic
Matches Played 17 6
Wins 8 1
Draws 0 0
Losses 9 5
Goals Scored 2.29 3.17
Goals Conceded 2.59 2.33
Expected Goals (xG) 2.29 2.96
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 18, 2015 Irish Cup
Newcastle vs Ballynahinch Olympic
3:2

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Newcastle 10 / 100
Ballynahinch Olympic 74 / 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
Newcastle Ballynahinch Olympic

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Ballynahinch Olympic 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

Ballynahinch Olympic let in goals in 100% of their last 6 matches.

Historical meetings average 5.00 goals per match.

Newcastle's goal record stands at 76% scoring rate across 17 recent games.

Away concern: Ballynahinch Olympic has suffered 4 losses in 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Newcastle VS Ballynahinch Olympic
2.25 Goals Scored 3.17
2.75 Goals Conceded 2.33
100% Over 1.5 83%
88% Over 2.5 83%
75% Over 3.5 83%

Recent Form & Match History

Newcastle

(Home)
28 Sept
Newcastle
0 : 5
Banbridge
17 Aug
Grove
2 : 4
Newcastle
18 Aug
Bangor Amateurs FC
3 : 2
Newcastle
02 Dec
Dundela
5 : 0
Newcastle
04 Nov
Newcastle
3 : 0
Rathfriland Rangers
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Ballynahinch Olympic

(Away)
17 Aug
Ballynahinch Olympic
2 : 3
Bangor FC
29 Sept
Newtowne FC
1 : 0
Ballynahinch Olympic
18 Aug
Broomhedge
1 : 12
Ballynahinch Olympic
19 Aug
Portaferry Rovers
3 : 1
Ballynahinch Olympic
20 Aug
Sport & Leisure
3 : 2
Ballynahinch Olympic
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

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Killyleagh Youth 3
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Hanover 5
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St. Marys 3
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Ards Rangers 4
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Sirocco 3
Dunmurry Rec 5
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Sport & Leisure 6
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Dollingstown 1
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Bangor FC 5
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Lurgan Celtic 4
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Harland & Wolff 3
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PSNI 2
Newington FC 1
Queens University 1
Tobermore 2
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Limavady 0
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Oxford Stars 3
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Linfield 2
Ballymena 1
Portstewart 2
Armagh 3
Sport & Leisure 3
Institute 2
Immaculata 0
Cliftonville 2
Portadown 6
Wakehurst 1
Ballinamallard 2
Coleraine 3
Knockbreda 5
Annagh 1
Bangor FC 1
Lurgan Celtic 2
Glenavon 4
Harland & Wolff 1
Ards 1
Glentoran 4
PSNI 2
Tobermore 0
Larne 2
Loughgall 5
Carrick Rangers 2
Banbridge 0
Oxford Stars 2
Crumlin Star 3
Dungannon 4
Warrenpoint 3
Rathfriland Rangers 0
Crusaders 3
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Linfield 7
Armagh 0
Sport & Leisure 0
Cliftonville 4
Portadown 3
Coleraine 1
Knockbreda 0
Lurgan Celtic 1
Glenavon 4
Glentoran 1
PSNI 0
Loughgall 2
Carrick Rangers 1
Crumlin Star 0
Dungannon 1
Crusaders 3
Quarter-finals
Linfield 3
Cliftonville 0
Portadown 2
Lurgan Celtic 3
Glenavon 2
Loughgall 1
Carrick Rangers 0
Crusaders 3
Semi-finals
Linfield 3
Lurgan Celtic 0
Glenavon 4
Crusaders 3
Final
Linfield 0
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