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Stranraer vs Celtic B

Scotland Scotland

Challenge Cup Stair Park, Stranraer
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Match Events

36' Event
Dolan J.
(Penalty)
46' Event
Clearie L.
(Penalty)
51' Event
Healy A.
Assist: Clelland D.

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 3-4. This leg finished 3-4.

Win Probability Meter

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

33%
Stranraer
30%
Draws
37%
Celtic B
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Celtic B

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

37% / Low Confidence
  • Stranraer haven't matched Celtic B's recent run of results.
  • 37% — that's where the model lands on Celtic B taking it.
  • Celtic B arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Celtic B, 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 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 56.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 25%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 79%
Stranraer Clean Sheet 10%
Celtic B Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Stranraer Celtic B
Matches Played 33 33
Wins 13 14
Draws 6 8
Losses 14 11
Goals Scored 1.39 2.52
Goals Conceded 1.3 1.94
Expected Goals (xG) 1.31 2.56
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 1, 2026 Challenge Cup
Stranraer vs Celtic B
3:4

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Stranraer Compare

Top Goalscorer Healy A.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Foster R.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.01
Avg xA / game 0.66

Celtic B Compare

Top Goalscorer Clearie L.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Mcardle S.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.33
Avg xA / game 1.42

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Stranraer 26 / 100
Celtic B 38 / 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
Stranraer Celtic B

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Celtic 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

Celtic B let in goals in 91% of their last 33 matches.

Historical meetings average 7.00 goals per match.

Stranraer's goal record stands at 75% scoring rate across 32 recent games.

Recent resilience: Stranraer stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Stranraer VS Celtic B
1 Goals Scored 3.5
1.63 Goals Conceded 1.63
75% Over 1.5 100%
63% Over 2.5 88%
25% Over 3.5 88%

Recent Form & Match History

Stranraer

(Home)
01 Sept
Stranraer
3 : 4
Celtic B
29 Aug
Stranraer
2 : 0
Kelty Hearts
25 Aug
Stranraer
3 : 0
Gala Fairydean Rovers
22 Aug
Stirling
2 : 2
Stranraer
15 Aug
Stranraer
1 : 0
Spartans
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Celtic B

(Away)
01 Sept
Stranraer
3 : 4
Celtic B
28 Aug
Celtic B
2 : 2
Auchinleck Talbot
25 Aug
Dumbarton
2 : 2
Celtic B
21 Aug
Celtic B
4 : 1
Cumnock Juniors
15 Aug
Dalbeattie Star
1 : 5
Celtic B
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League Standings

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