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Spartans vs Inverness

Scotland Scotland

Scottish Cup Ainslie Park, Edinburgh
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
1 - 0
03:00 PM
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Match Events

46'
Sub
Bavidge A. In: Wotherspoon D.
Out: Bavidge A.
68'
Sub
Aiken M. In: Russell C.
Out: Aiken M.
69'
Sub
Stewart A. In: Zimba C.
Out: Stewart A.

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 1-0. The second leg ended 1-0.

Win Probability Meter

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

27%
Spartans
35%
Draws
38%
Inverness
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Inverness

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

35% / Low Confidence
  • Spartans haven't matched Inverness's recent run of results.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 40%.
  • Inverness arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Spartans, who have won 1 of the last 1 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 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.4%
Spartans Clean Sheet 12%
Inverness Clean Sheet 12%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Spartans Inverness
Matches Played 31 31
Wins 13 18
Draws 9 10
Losses 9 3
Goals Scored 1.84 1.71
Goals Conceded 1.32 0.84
Expected Goals (xG) 1.19 1.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jan 17, 2026 Scottish Cup
Spartans vs Inverness
1:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Spartans 30 / 100
Inverness 29 / 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
Spartans Inverness

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Spartans found the back of the net in 87% of recent matches (31 games).

Inverness has conceded goals in 61% of their last 31 outings.

Spartans has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

These sides typically produce 1.00 goals when they meet.

Scoring Trends

Spartans VS Inverness
1.5 Goals Scored 1.63
1.88 Goals Conceded 0.88
88% Over 1.5 63%
75% Over 2.5 50%
63% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Spartans

(Home)
11 Aug
East Fife
2 : 2
Spartans
08 Aug
Spartans
2 : 2
Edinburgh City
01 Aug
Annan
2 : 4
Spartans
25 Jul
Montrose
0 : 2
Spartans
21 Jul
Dundee Utd
4 : 0
Spartans
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Inverness

(Away)
08 Aug
Arbroath
0 : 0
Inverness
01 Aug
Inverness
0 : 0
Dunfermline
25 Jul
Morton
0 : 1
Inverness
21 Jul
Inverness
1 : 0
St Johnstone
18 Jul
Linlithgow Rose
0 : 2
Inverness
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

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Clyde -
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Lossiemouth 1
Formartine Utd 2
Huntly 1
Buckie Thistle 3
Stranraer -
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Glenafton 3
Invergordon 2
Jeanfield Swifts 0
Clydebank FC 4
Newtongrange Star 1
East Stirlingshire 3
Boness Athletic 2
Keith 1
Linlithgow Rose 2
Gala Fairydean Rovers 1
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Queen's Park -
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Coldstream 2
Tayport FC 3
Auchinleck Talbot 2
Cumnock Juniors 1
Carluke Rovers FC 0
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St. Mirren -
Camelon Juniors 2
Albion Rovers 1
Johnstone Burgh 4
Threave Rovers 0
Edinburgh City -
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Stirling University 6
Burntisland Shipyard 2
Elgin City -
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Darvel FC 1
Deveronvale 3
Forres Mechanics 0
Caledonian Braves 2
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Musselburgh 2
Bonnyton Thistle 0
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Wick Academy 5
Rothes 0
Cowdenbeath 1
Benburb 2
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Lochee United 1
Brechin 3
Civil Service Strollers 2
Dundonald Bluebell 3
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Boness United 0
Banks O' Dee 3
Brora Rangers 0
Fraserburgh 1
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Ross County -
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Clachnacuddin 2
Kilwinning Rangers 1
Inverurie Loco Works 0
Sauchie 2
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Berwick 0
Nairn County 2
Turriff United 2
Hill Of Beath 1
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Dundee Utd -
Cumbernauld Colts 4
Glasgow University 0
Bonnyrigg Rose 2
Broxburn Athletic 1
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East Kilbride -
Tranent FC 3
Pollok 0
Strathspey Thistle 1
Dundee North End 2
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Clyde 2
Annan 3
Formartine Utd 0
Buckie Thistle 2
Stranraer 4
Glenafton 0
Clydebank FC 3
East Stirlingshire 1
Boness Athletic 0
Linlithgow Rose 2
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Queen's Park -
Dumbarton 2
Tayport FC 0
Auchinleck Talbot 3
Gretna 2008 1
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Camelon Juniors 1
Johnstone Burgh 0
Edinburgh City 1
Stirling University 0
Elgin City 2
Deveronvale 1
Caledonian Braves 3
Stirling 4
Musselburgh 1
Forfar Athletic 2
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Wick Academy 1
Benburb 2
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Hibernian -
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Brechin 3
Dundonald Bluebell 1
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Raith -
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Alloa -
Motherwell -
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Banks O' Dee 4
Fraserburgh 0
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Ross County -
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Clachnacuddin 2
Sauchie 0
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Nairn County 1
Turriff United 2
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Cumbernauld Colts 0
Bonnyrigg Rose 2
Spartans 2
East Kilbride 1
Tranent FC 3
Dundee North End 0
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Rangers -
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Annan 4
Buckie Thistle 0
Stranraer 2
Clydebank FC 1
Linlithgow Rose 1
Queen's Park 3
Dumbarton 0
Auchinleck Talbot 4
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Kilmarnock -
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Dundee FC -
Airdrieonians 4
Hamilton 0
East Fife 0
Arbroath 2
Livingston -
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St. Mirren -
Camelon Juniors 2
Edinburgh City 1
Elgin City 4
Stirling 2
Forfar Athletic 0
Partick 2
Benburb 0
Montrose 3
Dunfermline 2
Queen of the South 1
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Hibernian -
Kelty Hearts 2
Brechin 0
St Johnstone 1
Cove Rangers 2
Aberdeen -
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Raith 1
Alloa 0
Motherwell -
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Banks O' Dee 0
Ross County 2
Stenhousemuir 4
Clachnacuddin 1
Peterhead 2
Morton 3
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Falkirk -
Ayr 3
Turriff United 0
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Dundee Utd -
Bonnyrigg Rose 1
Spartans 2
Tranent FC 1
Inverness 2
1/16-finals
Rangers 5
Annan 0
Stranraer 2
Queen's Park 1
Auchinleck Talbot 0
Celtic 2
Kilmarnock 1
Dundee FC 2
Airdrieonians 4
Arbroath 3
Livingston 1
St. Mirren 2
Camelon Juniors 1
Elgin City 3
Partick 3
Montrose 1
Dunfermline 1
Hibernian 0
Kelty Hearts 2
Cove Rangers 1
Aberdeen 1
Raith 0
Motherwell 1
Ross County 0
Stenhousemuir 4
Morton 0
Hearts 1
Falkirk 2
Ayr 0
Dundee Utd 2
Spartans 1
Inverness 0
1/8-finals
Rangers 8
Queen's Park 0
Celtic 2
Dundee FC 1
Airdrieonians 1
St. Mirren 2
Elgin City 2
Partick 3
Dunfermline 2
Kelty Hearts 0
Aberdeen 2
Motherwell 0
Stenhousemuir 0
Falkirk 2
Dundee Utd 2
Spartans 1
Quarter-finals
Rangers 0
Celtic 1
St. Mirren 2
Partick 1
Dunfermline 3
Aberdeen 0
Falkirk 2
Dundee Utd 1
Semi-finals
Celtic 6
St. Mirren 2
Dunfermline 1
Falkirk 0
Final
Celtic 3
Dunfermline 1