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Stranraer vs Motherwell B - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Scotland
Challenge Cup 2025/2026 Stair Park, Stranraer 
Match Events
24'
24'
Lang D.
Assist: Turay S.
45'
45'
McManus D.
72'
72'
Turay S.
Assist: Lang D.
AI Match Summary
This match ends 3-0, with Stranraer advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
85%
15%
0%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Stranraer
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
85%
/ Very High Confidence
- Motherwell B haven't matched Stranraer's recent run of results.
- Model gives Stranraer a 85% 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 2 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 96%
Over 1.5 Goals 85.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 67.4%
Stranraer Clean Sheet 20%
Motherwell B Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Stranraer | Motherwell B |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 16 |
| Wins | 13 | 0 |
| Draws | 6 | 1 |
| Losses | 11 | 15 |
| Goals Scored | 1.63 | 0.44 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.23 | 2.69 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.63 | 0.90 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 23, 2025 Challenge Cup
Stranraer vs Motherwell B
3:0
Aug 10, 2021 Challenge Cup
Stranraer vs Motherwell B
0:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Stranraer Compare
Top Goalscorer Lang D.
1 Goals Assists Leader McManus D.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.02
Avg xA / game 1.31
Motherwell B Compare
Avg xG / game 0.82
Avg xA / game 0.5
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Stranraer 85 / 100
Motherwell B 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 Motherwell B
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Stranraer 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
Motherwell B let in goals in 93% of their last 15 matches.
Away concern: Motherwell B has suffered 5 losses in 5 recent matches.
Stranraer scored in 72% of their last 29 games.
These sides typically produce 1.50 goals when they meet.
Scoring Trends
Stranraer VS Motherwell B
2.25 Goals Scored 0.67
1.13 Goals Conceded 3
88% Over 1.5 83%
75% Over 2.5 83%
38% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
Stranraer
(Home) 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
12 Sept
Stranraer
3 : 1 Dumbarton
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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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Motherwell B
(Away) 26 Sept
Bonnyrigg Rose
3 : 0 Motherwell B
15 Sept
East Fife
4 : 1 Motherwell B
08 Sept
Annan
4 : 0 Motherwell B
25 Aug
Alloa
3 : 0 Motherwell B
11 Aug
Kelty Hearts
4 : 3 Motherwell B
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26 Sept
Bonnyrigg Rose
3 : 0 Motherwell B
15 Sept
East Fife
4 : 1 Motherwell B
08 Sept
Annan
4 : 0 Motherwell B
25 Aug
Alloa
3 : 0 Motherwell B
11 Aug
Kelty Hearts
4 : 3 Motherwell 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)
