Sport Picks
Stirling vs Hibernian B
Scotland
Challenge Cup 2025/2026 Forthbank Stadium, Stirling 
Match Events
20'
20'
Harkness J.
Assist: Cunningham R.
35'
35'
Molotnikov R.
Assist: MacIntyre J.
58'
58'
Shanley R.
AI Match Summary
This match ends 3-1, with Stirling advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
42%
20%
38%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Stirling
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
67%
/ Medium Confidence
- Stirling carry the better recent record into this one.
- Model gives Stirling a 42% chance of winning this.
- Stirling have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
- Historical meetings favor Stirling, 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) 77.4%
Stirling Clean Sheet 16%
Hibernian B Clean Sheet 15%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Stirling | Hibernian B |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 13 |
| Wins | 9 | 3 |
| Draws | 7 | 2 |
| Losses | 14 | 8 |
| Goals Scored | 1 | 0 |
| Goals Conceded | 2 | 1 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 2.00 | 1.00 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 26, 2025 Challenge Cup
Stirling vs Hibernian B
3:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Stirling Compare
Top Goalscorer Harkness J.
1 Goals Assists Leader Shanley R.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5
Hibernian B Compare
Top Goalscorer Molotnikov R.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0
Avg xA / game 0
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Stirling 41 / 100
Hibernian B 37 / 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
Stirling Hibernian B
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
Hibernian B has conceded goals in 85% of their last 13 outings.
Historical meetings average 4.00 goals per match.
Attacking prowess: Stirling scored in 77% of their last 30 outings.
Stirling went unbeaten in 2 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Stirling VS Hibernian B
1 Goals Scored 0
2 Goals Conceded 1
88% Over 1.5 0%
50% Over 2.5 0%
25% Over 3.5 0%
Recent Form & Match History
Stirling
(Home) 18 Jul
Stirling
0 : 2 Montrose
14 Jul
Spartans
1 : 3 Stirling
11 Jul
Stirling
0 : 1 Dundee Utd
04 Jul
Tranent FC
2 : 0 Stirling
02 May
Stirling
2 : 2 Spartans
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18 Jul
Stirling
0 : 2 Montrose
11 Jul
Stirling
0 : 1 Dundee Utd
02 May
Stirling
2 : 2 Spartans
18 Apr
Stirling
2 : 2 Elgin City
28 Mar
Stirling
1 : 0 Edinburgh City
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Hibernian B
(Away) 18 Jul
Gala Fairydean Rovers
1 : 0 Hibernian B
17 Nov
Montrose
4 : 4 Hibernian B
11 Oct
Peterhead
0 : 4 Hibernian B
23 Sept
Cove Rangers
1 : 1 Hibernian B
06 Sept
Spartans
5 : 1 Hibernian B
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18 Jul
Gala Fairydean Rovers
1 : 0 Hibernian B
17 Nov
Montrose
4 : 4 Hibernian B
11 Oct
Peterhead
0 : 4 Hibernian B
23 Sept
Cove Rangers
1 : 1 Hibernian B
06 Sept
Spartans
5 : 1 Hibernian B
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inverness | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 26:4 | 18 |
| 2 | Stenhousemuir | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18:2 | 18 |
| 3 | Montrose | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 18:9 | 16 |
| 4 | East Fife | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 17:9 | 13 |
| 5 | Stranraer | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:6 | 13 |
| 6 | East Kilbride | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13:11 | 12 |
| 7 | Forfar Athletic | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10:8 | 12 |
| 8 | Edinburgh City | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11:10 | 12 |
| 9 | Spartans | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14:8 | 11 |
| 10 | Elgin City | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11:9 | 11 |
| 11 | Dumbarton | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10:8 | 11 |
| 12 | Annan | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15:10 | 10 |
| 13 | Alloa | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 17:14 | 10 |
| 14 | Kelty Hearts | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:6 | 10 |
| 15 | Clyde | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:12 | 10 |
| 16 | Queen of the South | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12:10 | 10 |
| 17 | Hamilton | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13:8 | 9 |
| 18 | Stirling | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9:9 | 9 |
| 19 | Cove Rangers | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9:6 | 8 |
| 20 | Peterhead | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:10 | 8 |
| 21 | Celtic B | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12:15 | 6 |
| 22 | Hearts B | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9:14 | 6 |
| 23 | Hibernian B | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11:14 | 5 |
| 24 | St. Mirren B | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9:15 | 4 |
| 25 | Dundee Utd B | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5:18 | 3 |
| 26 | Aberdeen B | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9:20 | 1 |
| 27 | Motherwell B | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2:17 | 1 |
| 28 | Rangers B | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6:16 | 0 |
| 29 | Kilmarnock B | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3:19 | 0 |
| 30 | Dundee FC B | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4:21 | 0 |
Promotion - Challenge Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)