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St. Patricks Young vs Markethill

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

Irish Cup 2016/2017
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AI Match Summary

This match ends 5-4, with St. Patricks Young advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

64%
St. Patricks Young
15%
Draws
21%
Markethill
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: St. Patricks Young

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

64% / High Confidence
  • St. Patricks Young carry the better recent record into this one.
  • 64% — that's where the model lands on St. Patricks Young taking it.
  • St. Patricks Young have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor St. Patricks Young, who have won 2 of the last 2 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 94%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 94%
Over 3.5 Goals 60.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 27%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 88.6%
St. Patricks Young Clean Sheet 10%
Markethill Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric St. Patricks Young Markethill
Matches Played 10 7
Wins 6 1
Draws 0 0
Losses 4 6
Goals Scored 2.2 2.14
Goals Conceded 1.9 3.57
Expected Goals (xG) 2.97 2.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 20, 2016 Irish Cup
St. Patricks Young vs Markethill
5:4
Aug 22, 2015 Irish Cup
St. Patricks Young vs Markethill
2:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

St. Patricks Young 83 / 100
Markethill 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
St. Patricks Young Markethill

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick St. Patricks Young 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

St. Patricks Young found the back of the net in 89% of recent matches (9 games).

Defensive concern: Markethill conceded in 100% of 7 recent games.

H2H data points to 6.00 goals as a typical output.

Solid form: St. Patricks Young remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

St. Patricks Young VS Markethill
2.38 Goals Scored 2.14
2.13 Goals Conceded 3.57
88% Over 1.5 100%
88% Over 2.5 100%
50% Over 3.5 71%

Recent Form & Match History

St. Patricks Young

(Home)
29 Sept
Lurgan Celtic
:
St. Patricks Young
18 Aug
Woodvale
2 : 3
St. Patricks Young
04 Nov
St. Patricks Young
2 : 5
Annagh
30 Sept
St. Patricks Young
3 : 2
Wellington Rec
19 Aug
Lower Maze
1 : 2
St. Patricks Young
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Markethill

(Away)
17 Aug
Mossley FC
4 : 1
Markethill
18 Aug
Killyleagh Youth
5 : 3
Markethill
30 Sept
Annagh
4 : 2
Markethill
19 Aug
Markethill
2 : 1
Grove
20 Aug
St. Patricks Young
5 : 4
Markethill
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Portaferry Rovers 2
Silverwood 3
Rathfriland Rangers 4
Moyola 3
Craigavon City 1
Grove 6
Sport & Leisure 3
Ballynahinch Olympic 2
Markethill 4
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Lurgan Town Boys 2
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Oxford Stars 5
Glebe 3
Silverwood 2
Rathfriland Rangers 4
Grove 5
Sport & Leisure 2
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Lurgan Town Boys 0
Ards Rangers 2
Abbey Villa 4
Dungiven 1
Newbuildings 2
Dollingstown 4
Crewe 5
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Trojans 2
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Dungannon 3
Dergview 0
Richhill 1
Dollingstown 4
Crewe 2
Knockbreda 1
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Warrenpoint 1
Crusaders 2
Ards 0
Lisburn Distillery 1
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Ballyclare 2
Glentoran 1
Linfield 2
Coleraine 5
Carrick Rangers 1
Annagh 0
Tobermore 2
Harland & Wolff 1
Lurgan Celtic 0
Cliftonville 1
Ballymena 2
Portadown 2
Larne 1
Fivemiletown 0
Loughgall 3
Armagh 2
Trojans 1
Portstewart 1
Glenavon 4
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Dungannon 4
Dollingstown 1
Crewe 0
Warrenpoint 5
Crusaders 2
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Linfield 2
Coleraine 1
Tobermore 0
Harland & Wolff 1
Ballymena 3
Portadown 2
Loughgall 1
Armagh 0
Glenavon 2
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Dungannon 2
Warrenpoint 1
Crusaders 0
Linfield 2
Coleraine 4
Ballymena 0
Portadown 0
Glenavon 5
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Dungannon 0
Linfield 1
Coleraine 2
Glenavon 1
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Linfield 3
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