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
73%
15%
12%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Stirling
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
12%
/ Low Confidence
- Stirling carry the better recent record into this one.
- Model puts this one close, with a 39% draw probability.
- 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 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.2%
Stirling Clean Sheet 19%
Hibernian B Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Stirling | Hibernian B |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 16 |
| Wins | 8 | 3 |
| Draws | 6 | 2 |
| Losses | 16 | 11 |
| Goals Scored | 1.37 | 1.38 |
| Goals Conceded | 2 | 2.06 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.56 | 1.25 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
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 1.2
Avg xA / game 0.78
Hibernian B Compare
Top Goalscorer Molotnikov R.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Stirling 32 / 100
Hibernian B 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
Stirling Hibernian B
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Hibernian B 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
Hibernian B has conceded goals in 88% of their last 16 outings.
Historical meetings average 4.00 goals per match.
Attacking prowess: Stirling scored in 63% of their last 30 outings.
Hibernian B lost 4 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Stirling VS Hibernian B
1.38 Goals Scored 0
1.5 Goals Conceded 1.75
75% Over 1.5 25%
38% Over 2.5 25%
38% Over 3.5 25%
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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08 Sept
Stirling
3 : 2 Rangers B
05 Sept
Stirling
0 : 2 Spartans
22 Aug
Stirling
2 : 2 Stranraer
11 Aug
Stirling
4 : 2 Cove Rangers
01 Aug
Stirling
2 : 0 Dumbarton
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Hibernian B
(Away) 08 Sept
Berwick
1 : 0 Hibernian B
25 Aug
Queen of the South
1 : 0 Hibernian B
11 Aug
Clydebank FC
4 : 0 Hibernian B
18 Jul
Gala Fairydean Rovers
1 : 0 Hibernian B
17 Nov
Montrose
4 : 4 Hibernian B
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08 Sept
Berwick
1 : 0 Hibernian B
25 Aug
Queen of the South
1 : 0 Hibernian B
11 Aug
Clydebank FC
4 : 0 Hibernian B
18 Jul
Gala Fairydean Rovers
1 : 0 Hibernian B
17 Nov
Montrose
4 : 4 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)
