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Ponferradina vs AD Merida

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Primera RFEF - Group 1 2025/2026 Estadio El Toralín, Ponferrada
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Match Events

4'
Lancho J.
22'
Lopez A.
35'
Pareja L.

AI Match Summary

The Primera RFEF - Group 1 2025/2026 game between Ponferradina and AD Merida finished 4-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Ponferradina.

Win Probability Meter

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

37%
Ponferradina
30%
Draws
33%
AD Merida
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Ponferradina

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

37% / Low Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Ponferradina come out ahead of AD Merida on wins alone.
  • Ponferradina are the model's pick here, at 70%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 69%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 29.6%
Ponferradina Clean Sheet 68%
AD Merida Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Ponferradina AD Merida
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 15 9
Draws 8 8
Losses 6 12
Goals Scored 1.17 0.97
Goals Conceded 0.83 1.48
Expected Goals (xG) 1.31 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 4, 2026 Primera RFEF - Group 1
Ponferradina vs AD Merida
4:1
Oct 24, 2025 Primera RFEF - Group 1
AD Merida vs Ponferradina
0:0
Jun 1, 2008 Segunda RFEF - Group 1
Ponferradina vs AD Merida
1:1
May 25, 2008 Segunda RFEF - Group 1
AD Merida vs Ponferradina
1:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Ponferradina Compare

Top Goalscorer Ferrer P.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Undabarrena E.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.01
Avg xA / game 0.66

AD Merida Compare

Top Goalscorer Hallsson S.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.03
Avg xA / game 0.63

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Ponferradina 77 / 100
AD Merida 14 / 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
Ponferradina AD Merida

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Ponferradina Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Ponferradina found the back of the net in 72% of recent matches (29 games).

Defensive concern: AD Merida conceded in 76% of 29 recent games.

H2H data points to 2.50 goals as a typical output.

Ponferradina went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Ponferradina VS AD Merida
0.88 Goals Scored 0.88
1.38 Goals Conceded 1.75
63% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 63%
25% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Ponferradina

(Home)
29 Aug
UD Ourense
0 : 1
Ponferradina
19 Aug
Ponferradina
2 : 2
Real Madrid B
08 Aug
Marino De Luanco
0 : 3
Ponferradina
05 Aug
Ponferradina
1 : 2
Unionistas de Salamanca
01 Aug
Ponferradina
1 : 1
Real Aviles
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AD Merida

(Away)
29 Aug
AD Merida
1 : 0
Deportivo Fabril
22 Aug
AD Merida
0 : 0
Recreativo Huelva
14 Aug
AD Merida
2 : 1
Alcorcon
07 Aug
Leganes
3 : 0
AD Merida
01 Aug
AD Merida
2 : 3
Betis B
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Tenerife 38 22 10 6 62:24 76
2 Celta Vigo B 38 18 11 9 61:48 65
3 Zamora 38 17 10 11 53:42 61
4 Ponferradina 38 17 9 12 43:33 60
5 Real Madrid B 38 16 10 12 61:52 58
6 Pontevedra 38 14 16 8 49:31 58
7 Barakaldo 38 15 13 10 51:38 58
8 Unionistas de Salamanca 38 15 11 12 53:49 56
9 Lugo 38 13 14 11 36:40 53
10 AD Merida 38 14 10 14 47:53 52
11 Arenas Getxo 38 15 7 16 46:55 52
12 Racing Club Ferrol 38 13 10 15 41:47 49
13 Ath Bilbao B 38 13 10 15 38:46 49
14 Real Aviles 38 11 11 16 55:67 44
15 Cacereno 38 10 14 14 42:49 44
16 CF Talavera 38 11 10 17 38:47 43
17 Ourense CF 38 10 13 15 44:47 43
18 Guadalajara 38 10 11 17 44:58 41
19 Osasuna B 38 10 10 18 28:42 40
20 Arenteiro 38 6 10 22 29:53 28
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