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Rothes vs Inverurie Loco Works - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Scotland Scotland

Highland League
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
VS
02:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Rothes host Inverurie Loco Works in the Highland League. This matchup has a clear pattern when you look at past meetings. Rothes have averaged 0.89 scored and 4.19 conceded recently, against Inverurie Loco Works's 2.06 scored and 1.61 conceded. Past meetings favor Inverurie Loco Works slightly — 0-5-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Mar 4, 2026, ending 2:6. Model xG sits at 1.13 vs 3.75, favoring Inverurie Loco Works. AI prediction: Away (2) Win — correct score tipped at 1-2.

Win Probability Meter

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

0%
Rothes
15%
Draws
85%
Inverurie Loco Works
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Inverurie Loco Works

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

85% / Very High Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Inverurie Loco Works lately — more wins on the board than Rothes.
  • 85% — that's where the model lands on Inverurie Loco Works taking it.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 82%).
  • Inverurie Loco Works have won 5 of the last 5 meetings between these two.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 82%
Over 3.5 Goals 81.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 37%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.8%
Rothes Clean Sheet 10%
Inverurie Loco Works Clean Sheet 13%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Rothes Inverurie Loco Works
Matches Played 27 33
Wins 2 18
Draws 2 6
Losses 23 9
Goals Scored 0.89 2.06
Goals Conceded 4.19 1.61
Expected Goals (xG) 1.13 3.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 4, 2026 Highland League
Rothes vs Inverurie Loco Works
2:6
Aug 23, 2025 Highland League
Inverurie Loco Works vs Rothes
4:0
Mar 1, 2025 Highland League
Inverurie Loco Works vs Rothes
3:2
Aug 24, 2024 Highland League
Rothes vs Inverurie Loco Works
0:4
Feb 3, 2024 Highland League
Rothes vs Inverurie Loco Works
1:4

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Rothes 10 / 100
Inverurie Loco Works 84 / 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
Rothes Inverurie Loco Works

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Inverurie Loco Works 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

H2H data points to 5.20 goals as a typical output.

Inverurie Loco Works's defensive record shows goals conceded in 76% of 33 matches.

Rothes found the back of the net in 56% of recent matches (27 games).

Inverurie Loco Works lost 1 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Rothes VS Inverurie Loco Works
0.75 Goals Scored 2.13
5.38 Goals Conceded 1.5
100% Over 1.5 75%
100% Over 2.5 63%
100% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

Rothes

(Home)
07 Oct
Rothes
1 : 3
Huntly
03 Oct
Rothes
0 : 9
Brora Rangers
26 Sept
Turriff United
4 : 1
Rothes
19 Sept
Rothes
0 : 8
Brora Rangers
16 Sept
Strathspey Thistle
7 : 1
Rothes
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Inverurie Loco Works

(Away)
07 Oct
Inverurie Loco Works
1 : 0
Invergordon
03 Oct
Lochee United
3 : 2
Inverurie Loco Works
26 Sept
Deveronvale
4 : 5
Inverurie Loco Works
19 Sept
Huntly
2 : 2
Inverurie Loco Works
16 Sept
Inverurie Loco Works
1 : 0
Clachnacuddin
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Brora Rangers 13 11 2 0 53:12 35
2 Inverurie Loco Works 14 8 5 1 28:18 29
3 Formartine Utd 13 7 4 2 25:17 25
4 Fraserburgh 12 7 3 2 27:11 24
5 Clachnacuddin 12 5 5 2 28:11 20
6 Strathspey Thistle 14 6 2 6 26:19 20
7 Forres Mechanics 13 6 2 5 23:20 20
8 Buckie Thistle 12 6 1 5 32:20 19
9 Banks O' Dee 13 5 4 4 29:27 19
10 Huntly 13 5 3 5 26:21 18
11 Nairn County 13 4 5 4 19:21 17
12 Lossiemouth 13 5 2 6 20:28 17
13 Turriff United 13 5 1 7 16:18 16
14 Keith 13 4 3 6 19:29 15
15 Deveronvale 13 3 3 7 17:22 12
16 Invergordon 13 3 1 9 15:36 10
17 Wick Academy 13 2 0 11 11:38 6
18 Rothes 12 1 0 11 9:55 3
Promotion - League Two (Relegation - Play Offs)