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Queens University vs Ballyclare Prediction & H2H Stats

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

NIFL Championship 2024/2025
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Match Events

35' Event
Ovens J.
59' Event
Mairs J.
87' Event
Sheridan J.

AI Match Summary

Queens University in this NIFL Championship 2024/2025 tie, finishing 3-0. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

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

85%
Queens University
15%
Draws
0%
Ballyclare
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Queens University

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

85% / Very High Confidence
  • Ballyclare haven't matched Queens University's recent run of results.
  • 85% — that's where the model lands on Queens University taking it.
  • Queens University have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Queens University, who have won 2 of the last 5 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 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 100%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 55%
Over 4.5 Goals 25%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.2%
Queens University Clean Sheet 19%
Ballyclare Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Queens University Ballyclare
Matches Played 31 30
Wins 16 7
Draws 6 5
Losses 9 18
Goals Scored 1.97 1.47
Goals Conceded 1.19 2.3
Expected Goals (xG) 3.35 1.30
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 28, 2026 Club Friendly
Queens University vs Ballyclare
4:1
May 9, 2025 NIFL Championship
Ballyclare vs Queens University
2:0
May 6, 2025 NIFL Championship
Queens University vs Ballyclare
3:0
Apr 23, 2022 NIFL Championship
Queens University vs Ballyclare
2:2
Feb 26, 2022 NIFL Championship
Ballyclare vs Queens University
1:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Queens University Compare

Top Goalscorer Ovens J.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Mairs J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.58
Avg xA / game 1.68

Ballyclare Compare

Avg xG / game 1.18
Avg xA / game 0.72

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Queens University 85 / 100
Ballyclare 10 / 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
Queens University Ballyclare

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Queens University Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Ballyclare's defensive record shows goals conceded in 97% of 30 matches.

These sides typically produce 3.20 goals when they meet.

Difficult form: Ballyclare registered 5 defeats in their last 5 games.

Attacking prowess: Queens University scored in 74% of their last 31 outings.

Scoring Trends

Queens University VS Ballyclare
2.5 Goals Scored 0.6
2 Goals Conceded 4.2
100% Over 1.5 100%
75% Over 2.5 80%
50% Over 3.5 60%

Recent Form & Match History

Queens University

(Home)
03 Oct
Dundela
0 : 2
Queens University
26 Sept
Queens University
0 : 1
Moyola
19 Sept
Rathfriland Rangers
1 : 0
Queens University
12 Sept
Queens University
1 : 0
Loughgall
05 Sept
Queens University
6 : 0
Strabane Athletic
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Ballyclare

(Away)
01 Aug
Ballyclare
1 : 8
Carrick Rangers
28 Jul
Queens University
4 : 1
Ballyclare
18 Jul
Ballyclare
1 : 4
Loughgall
11 Jul
Ballyclare
0 : 2
Ballymena
04 Jul
Ballyclare
0 : 3
Portadown
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

Final
Ballyclare 2
Queens University 3