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Stranraer vs Gala Fairydean Rovers - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Scotland
Challenge Cup Stair Park, Stranraer 
Match Events
28'
28'
Clelland D.
51'
51'
Clelland D.
Penalty Missed
78'
78'
Traynor A.
Assist: Stuart J.
AI Match Summary
First leg ended 3-0. This leg finished 3-0.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
58%
30%
12%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Stranraer
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
58%
/ Medium Confidence
- Gala Fairydean Rovers haven't matched Stranraer's recent run of results.
- Model gives Stranraer a 58% chance of winning this.
- Stranraer have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
- Historical meetings favor Stranraer, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
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 38%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 32.400000000000006%
Stranraer Clean Sheet 68%
Gala Fairydean Rovers Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Stranraer | Gala Fairydean Rovers |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 28 |
| Wins | 11 | 9 |
| Draws | 6 | 3 |
| Losses | 11 | 16 |
| Goals Scored | 1.75 | 1.43 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.32 | 1.89 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.75 | 1.25 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 25, 2026 Challenge Cup
Stranraer vs Gala Fairydean Rovers
3:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Stranraer Compare
Top Goalscorer Clelland D.
1 Goals Assists Leader Traynor A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.12
Avg xA / game 1.38
Gala Fairydean Rovers Compare
Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Stranraer 95 / 100
Gala Fairydean Rovers 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
Stranraer Gala Fairydean Rovers
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Stranraer Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 2:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Stranraer's goal record stands at 71% scoring rate across 28 recent games.
Defensive concern: Gala Fairydean Rovers conceded in 75% of 28 recent games.
H2H data points to 3.00 goals as a typical output.
Stranraer has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Stranraer VS Gala Fairydean Rovers
3.25 Goals Scored 0.88
1.63 Goals Conceded 2.25
88% Over 1.5 75%
88% Over 2.5 63%
75% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
Stranraer
(Home) 10 Oct
Annan
1 : 6 Stranraer
03 Oct
Stranraer
0 : 0 Edinburgh City
26 Sept
Stranraer
4 : 3 East Kilbride
22 Sept
Berwick
3 : 2 Stranraer
19 Sept
Elgin City
1 : 5 Stranraer
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03 Oct
Stranraer
0 : 0 Edinburgh City
26 Sept
Stranraer
4 : 3 East Kilbride
12 Sept
Stranraer
3 : 1 Dumbarton
01 Sept
Stranraer
3 : 4 Celtic B
29 Aug
Stranraer
2 : 0 Kelty Hearts
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Gala Fairydean Rovers
(Away) 03 Oct
Gala Fairydean Rovers
0 : 1 Largs Thistle
26 Sept
Alloa
2 : 2 Gala Fairydean Rovers
22 Sept
Gala Fairydean Rovers
0 : 0 Spartans
19 Sept
Tranent FC
2 : 1 Gala Fairydean Rovers
16 Sept
Gala Fairydean Rovers
1 : 2 Bonnyrigg Rose
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26 Sept
Alloa
2 : 2 Gala Fairydean Rovers
19 Sept
Tranent FC
2 : 1 Gala Fairydean Rovers
12 Sept
Musselburgh
2 : 0 Gala Fairydean Rovers
25 Aug
Stranraer
3 : 0 Gala Fairydean Rovers
08 Aug
Linlithgow Rose
5 : 0 Gala Fairydean Rovers
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clydebank FC | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13:4 | 13 |
| 2 | Ross County | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 28:6 | 12 |
| 3 | Airdrieonians | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 18:6 | 12 |
| 4 | Elgin City | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 14:2 | 12 |
| 5 | Cove Rangers | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 17:6 | 12 |
| 6 | Peterhead | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11:4 | 12 |
| 7 | Alloa | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12:5 | 11 |
| 8 | Queen of the South | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11:4 | 11 |
| 9 | East Kilbride | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 17:12 | 10 |
| 10 | Stirling | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14:10 | 10 |
| 11 | Edinburgh City | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6:4 | 10 |
| 12 | St. Mirren B | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 14:8 | 9 |
| 13 | Hamilton | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9:4 | 9 |
| 14 | Montrose | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11:7 | 9 |
| 15 | Celtic B | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 15:12 | 9 |
| 16 | Formartine Utd | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11:8 | 9 |
| 17 | Kelty Hearts | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 14:13 | 9 |
| 18 | Bonnyrigg Rose | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8:10 | 9 |
| 19 | Hearts B | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 15:26 | 9 |
| 20 | Annan | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9:5 | 8 |
| 21 | Spartans | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8:6 | 8 |
| 22 | Aberdeen B | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10:8 | 7 |
| 23 | East Fife | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12:11 | 7 |
| 24 | Forfar Athletic | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 7 |
| 25 | Berwick | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10:15 | 7 |
| 26 | Dumbarton | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10:15 | 7 |
| 27 | Stranraer | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 13:12 | 6 |
| 28 | Rangers B | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 11:10 | 6 |
| 29 | Clachnacuddin | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10:12 | 4 |
| 30 | Kilmarnock B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8:13 | 4 |
| 31 | Banks O' Dee | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6:14 | 4 |
| 32 | Fraserburgh | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5:18 | 4 |
| 33 | Clyde | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6:14 | 3 |
| 34 | Dundee Utd B | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4:12 | 3 |
| 35 | Cumbernauld Colts | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4:13 | 2 |
| 36 | Gala Fairydean Rovers | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3:15 | 2 |
| 37 | Cowdenbeath | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4:12 | 0 |
| 38 | Dundee FC B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4:13 | 0 |
| 39 | Hibernian B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2:12 | 0 |
| 40 | Motherwell B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4:18 | 0 |
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