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Strabane Athletic vs Banbridge

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

Irish Cup 2018/2019
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AI Match Summary

This match ends 2-0, with Strabane Athletic advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

85%
Strabane Athletic
15%
Draws
0%
Banbridge
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Strabane Athletic

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

85% / Very High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Strabane Athletic come out ahead of Banbridge on wins alone.
  • 85% — that's where the model lands on Strabane Athletic taking it.
  • Strabane Athletic have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Strabane Athletic, 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 54%
Over 4.5 Goals 24%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 69.8%
Strabane Athletic Clean Sheet 14%
Banbridge Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Strabane Athletic Banbridge
Matches Played 28 29
Wins 13 8
Draws 2 2
Losses 13 19
Goals Scored 2.04 1.1
Goals Conceded 1.93 2.52
Expected Goals (xG) 2.04 1.60
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Nov 3, 2018 Irish Cup
Strabane Athletic vs Banbridge
2:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Strabane Athletic 84 / 100
Banbridge 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
Strabane Athletic Banbridge

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Strabane Athletic 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

Defensive concern: Banbridge conceded in 93% of 29 recent games.

Banbridge's recent record shows 5 losses from the last 5 matches.

Strabane Athletic found the back of the net in 78% of recent matches (27 games).

Games between these two average 2.00 goals.

Scoring Trends

Strabane Athletic VS Banbridge
1.75 Goals Scored 0.33
2.88 Goals Conceded 2.33
88% Over 1.5 67%
88% Over 2.5 67%
75% Over 3.5 33%

Recent Form & Match History

Strabane Athletic

(Home)
15 Aug
Glenavon
4 : 1
Strabane Athletic
11 Aug
Moyola
1 : 3
Strabane Athletic
07 Aug
Strabane Athletic
0 : 1
Institute
01 Aug
Limavady
1 : 0
Strabane Athletic
18 Jul
Strabane Athletic
2 : 2
Dungannon
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Banbridge

(Away)
12 Aug
Lisburn Distillery
3 : 2
Banbridge
30 Nov
Knockbreda
3 : 0
Banbridge
13 Aug
Ballymacash
3 : 0
Banbridge
19 Aug
Banbridge
0 : 1
Coagh Utd
05 Aug
Banbridge
0 : 4
Carrick Rangers
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Coagh Utd 6
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Dunmurry Y.M. 4
Rathfriland Rangers 5
Ballymoney 2
Rosario Youth 1
Derriaghy 1
Strabane Athletic 2
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Ardstraw 7
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Brantwood 4
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Laurelvale 3
Valley Rangers 3
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Killyleagh Youth 5
Banbridge Rangers 2
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Shorts 8
Fivemiletown 7
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Wakehurst 1
Bangor Amateurs FC 3
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Banbridge 3
Rathfriland Rangers 1
Ballymoney 1
Strabane Athletic 5
Queens University 4
Dollingstown 3
Ardstraw 3
Tobermore 5
Brantwood 2
Laurelvale 1
Valley Rangers 1
Newington FC 3
Comber Rec 4
Lisburn Rangers 1
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Strabane Athletic 2
Queens University 6
Tobermore 3
Brantwood 2
Newington FC 3
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Glenavon 5
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Cliftonville 0
Dungannon 1
Larne Technical Old Boys 2
Limavady 0
Knockbreda 1
Strabane Athletic 2
Queens University 6
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Coleraine 2
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Dergview 3
Crumlin Star 4
Loughgall 1
Newry City 1
Larne 2
Ballymena 3
Dundela 1
Abbey Villa 1
Portadown 5
Linfield 1
Ballyclare 0
Glentoran 1
Crusaders 4
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Ballinamallard 1
Carrick Rangers 0
Glenavon 0
Dungannon 1
Larne Technical Old Boys 3
Strabane Athletic 1
Queens University 0
Warrenpoint 2
Coleraine 3
Dergview 0
Crumlin Star 1
Larne 3
Ballymena 4
Portadown 1
Linfield 1
Crusaders 2
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Ballinamallard 3
Dungannon 2
Larne Technical Old Boys 1
Warrenpoint 3
Coleraine 5
Larne 3
Ballymena 0
Crusaders 3
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Ballinamallard 1
Warrenpoint 0
Coleraine 0
Crusaders 2
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