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Sunshine Stars vs Heartland FC

Nigeria Nigeria

NNL Akure Township Stadium, Akure
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AI Match Summary

The NNL game between Sunshine Stars and Heartland FC finished 3-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Sunshine Stars.

Win Probability Meter

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

40%
Sunshine Stars
20%
Draws
40%
Heartland FC
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

20% / Low Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Heartland FC come out ahead of Sunshine Stars on wins alone.
  • 36% — that's where the model lands on Sunshine Stars taking it.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • 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 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 67%
Sunshine Stars Clean Sheet 20%
Heartland FC Clean Sheet 19%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Sunshine Stars Heartland FC
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 10 12
Draws 8 7
Losses 12 11
Goals Scored 1.03 1.03
Goals Conceded 1.03 0.93
Expected Goals (xG) 0.75 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 14, 2026 NNL
Heartland FC vs Sunshine Stars
1:0
Dec 10, 2025 NNL
Sunshine Stars vs Heartland FC
3:1
Mar 26, 2025 NPFL
Sunshine Stars vs Heartland FC
0:0
Nov 10, 2024 NPFL
Heartland FC vs Sunshine Stars
1:0
Mar 3, 2024 NPFL
Heartland FC vs Sunshine Stars
1:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Sunshine Stars 36 / 100
Heartland FC 34 / 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
Sunshine Stars Heartland FC

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Sunshine Stars scored in 60% of their last 30 games.

Heartland FC's defensive record shows goals conceded in 60% of 30 matches.

These sides typically produce 1.60 goals when they meet.

Solid form: Sunshine Stars remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Sunshine Stars VS Heartland FC
0.75 Goals Scored 1.63
0.63 Goals Conceded 0.75
50% Over 1.5 63%
13% Over 2.5 63%
0% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Sunshine Stars

(Home)
11 Apr
Sunshine Stars
2 : 1
Edel FC
04 Apr
Gateway United
1 : 2
Sunshine Stars
28 Mar
Sunshine Stars
0 : 0
Inter Lagos
25 Mar
Sunshine Stars
2 : 0
Smart City
14 Mar
Heartland FC
1 : 0
Sunshine Stars
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Heartland FC

(Away)
11 Apr
Heartland FC
1 : 0
Crown FC
04 Apr
Edel FC
0 : 0
Heartland FC
01 Apr
Inter Lagos
2 : 1
Heartland FC
28 Mar
Heartland FC
3 : 0
Gateway United
14 Mar
Heartland FC
1 : 0
Sunshine Stars
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Inter Lagos 16 8 5 3 26:13 29
2 Beyond Limits FC 16 7 7 2 23:13 28
3 Heartland FC 16 8 3 5 21:17 27
4 Smart City 16 8 3 5 21:19 27
5 Sunshine Stars 16 7 4 5 18:14 25
6 Edel FC 16 6 2 8 14:20 20
7 Crown FC 16 4 4 8 18:19 16
8 Abia Comets 16 4 3 9 16:31 15
9 Gateway United 16 3 3 10 13:24 12
Promotion - NPFL (Main)
Promotion - NNL (Championship Group)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Sporting Lagos 18 11 3 4 31:14 36
2 Akwa United 18 11 2 5 23:13 35
3 Ekiti United 18 10 0 8 21:17 30
4 Stormers 18 8 2 8 24:26 26
5 Abakaliki 18 7 4 7 19:17 25
6 Solution 18 8 1 9 18:22 25
7 Godswill Akpabio 18 6 6 6 27:24 24
8 Rovers FC 18 7 1 10 15:21 22
9 Osun United 18 6 2 10 16:24 20
10 First Bank 18 4 3 11 15:31 15
Promotion - NPFL (Main)
Promotion - NNL (Championship Group)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Doma United 14 8 2 4 18:11 26
2 Lobi 14 7 2 5 12:10 23
3 Basira 14 6 3 5 17:14 21
4 Kada Warriors 14 5 5 4 11:9 20
5 Sokoto United 14 5 3 6 9:11 18
6 ABS 14 5 2 7 10:16 17
7 Mighty Jets 14 5 1 8 14:16 16
8 City FC Abuja 14 4 4 6 10:14 16
Promotion - NPFL (Main)
Promotion - NNL (Championship Group)

League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Ranchers Bees 12 6 2 4 11:9 20
2 Adamawa Utd 12 6 0 6 12:11 18
3 Jigawa Golden Stars 12 5 3 4 12:15 18
4 Yobe Stars 12 5 2 5 14:13 17
5 Kebbi 12 5 1 6 11:11 16
6 Bichi First 12 4 3 5 11:9 15
7 Gombe 12 4 3 5 8:11 15
8 Sporting Supreme 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
Promotion - NPFL (Main)
Promotion - NNL (Championship Group)