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Stirling vs Cumbernauld Colts

Scotland Scotland

Challenge Cup Forthbank Stadium, Stirling
Tue, Sep 22, 2026
VS
06:45 PM
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AI Match Summary

A one-off knockout match in the Challenge Cup. This has the makings of an open, high-scoring game. Recent numbers: Stirling at 1.33 goals for, 1.97 against; Cumbernauld Colts at 2.03 for, 1.93 against. Head-to-head, Stirling have won 2 to Cumbernauld Colts's 0, with 0 draws. They last met on Jul 11, 2016, ending 1:3. Model xG sits at 2.13 vs 2.25, favoring Stirling. Over 2.5 looks the sharpest market angle here.

Win Probability Meter

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

34%
Stirling
20%
Draws
46%
Cumbernauld Colts
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Cumbernauld Colts

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

46% / Medium Confidence
  • Stirling haven't matched Cumbernauld Colts's recent run of results.
  • 46% — that's where the model lands on Cumbernauld Colts taking it.
  • Cumbernauld Colts arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Stirling, who have won 1 of the last 2 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 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 69%
Over 4.5 Goals 31%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.8%
Stirling Clean Sheet 10%
Cumbernauld Colts Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Stirling Cumbernauld Colts
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 8 10
Draws 6 8
Losses 16 11
Goals Scored 1.33 2.03
Goals Conceded 1.97 1.93
Expected Goals (xG) 2.13 2.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 11, 2016 Club Friendly
Cumbernauld Colts vs Stirling
1:3
Dec 1, 2015 Scottish Cup
Stirling vs Cumbernauld Colts
6:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Stirling 10 / 100
Cumbernauld Colts 74 / 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
Stirling Cumbernauld Colts

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Cumbernauld Colts 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

Defensive concern: Cumbernauld Colts conceded in 90% of 29 recent games.

Historical meetings average 5.00 goals per match.

Attacking prowess: Stirling scored in 63% of their last 30 outings.

Stirling went unbeaten in 2 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Stirling VS Cumbernauld Colts
1.88 Goals Scored 1.63
2.88 Goals Conceded 2.38
100% Over 1.5 88%
88% Over 2.5 75%
75% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

Stirling

(Home)
12 Sept
Edinburgh City
7 : 3
Stirling
08 Sept
Stirling
3 : 2
Rangers B
05 Sept
Stirling
0 : 2
Spartans
29 Aug
Elgin City
4 : 0
Stirling
25 Aug
Airdrieonians
1 : 3
Stirling
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Cumbernauld Colts

(Away)
15 Sept
Cumbernauld Colts
3 : 2
Gretna 2008
12 Sept
Cumbernauld Colts
4 : 4
Johnstone Burgh
08 Sept
Cumbernauld Colts
0 : 3
Kelty Hearts
29 Aug
Troon FC
1 : 3
Cumbernauld Colts
25 Aug
Cumbernauld Colts
1 : 1
Kilmarnock B
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 East Kilbride 3 3 0 0 11:5 9
2 Peterhead 3 3 0 0 9:3 9
3 Montrose 3 3 0 0 8:2 9
4 Stirling 3 3 0 0 10:5 9
5 Clydebank FC 3 2 1 0 9:3 7
6 Queen of the South 3 2 1 0 6:1 7
7 Aberdeen B 3 2 1 0 8:4 7
8 Alloa 3 2 1 0 6:2 7
9 East Fife 4 2 1 1 12:9 7
10 Celtic B 3 2 1 0 9:6 7
11 Edinburgh City 3 2 1 0 5:2 7
12 Elgin City 3 2 0 1 10:2 6
13 Cove Rangers 3 2 0 1 10:5 6
14 St. Mirren B 3 2 0 1 9:4 6
15 Ross County 3 2 0 1 9:5 6
16 Kelty Hearts 3 2 0 1 9:7 6
17 Hearts B 3 2 0 1 10:9 6
18 Airdrieonians 3 2 0 1 5:4 6
19 Bonnyrigg Rose 3 2 0 1 4:4 6
20 Annan 3 1 1 1 6:3 4
21 Spartans 3 1 1 1 7:6 4
22 Berwick 3 1 1 1 6:6 4
23 Kilmarnock B 3 1 1 1 6:7 4
24 Rangers B 3 1 0 2 7:5 3
25 Clachnacuddin 3 1 0 2 6:4 3
26 Formartine Utd 2 1 0 1 6:4 3
27 Stranraer 3 1 0 2 7:6 3
28 Hamilton 3 1 0 2 5:4 3
29 Dundee Utd B 3 1 0 2 3:9 3
30 Forfar Athletic 2 0 1 1 1:4 1
31 Dumbarton 3 0 1 2 4:11 1
32 Cumbernauld Colts 3 0 1 2 1:8 1
33 Banks O' Dee 3 0 1 2 2:10 1
34 Fraserburgh 3 0 1 2 1:10 1
35 Dundee FC B 3 0 0 3 4:9 0
36 Cowdenbeath 3 0 0 3 3:8 0
37 Hibernian B 3 0 0 3 0:6 0
38 Clyde 3 0 0 3 2:11 0
39 Motherwell B 4 0 0 4 4:15 0
40 Gala Fairydean Rovers 3 0 0 3 1:13 0
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