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Tobermore vs Shorts

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

Irish Cup 2016/2017
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AI Match Summary

This match ends 6-0, with Tobermore advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

28%
Tobermore
15%
Draws
57%
Shorts
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Shorts

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

28% / Low Confidence
  • Shorts haven't matched Tobermore's recent run of results.
  • Tobermore are the model's pick here, at 50%.
  • Tobermore have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Tobermore, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 95%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 100%
Over 2.5 Goals 95%
Over 3.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 39%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75%
Tobermore Clean Sheet 10%
Shorts Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Tobermore Shorts
Matches Played 30 11
Wins 10 4
Draws 0 0
Losses 20 7
Goals Scored 2.1 2.64
Goals Conceded 2.63 3.45
Expected Goals (xG) 2.63 3.56
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Dec 3, 2016 Irish Cup
Tobermore vs Shorts
6:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Tobermore 47 / 100
Shorts 22 / 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
Tobermore Shorts

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Tobermore 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

Shorts let in goals in 82% of their last 11 matches.

Historical meetings average 6.00 goals per match.

Tobermore found the back of the net in 73% of recent matches (30 games).

Away concern: Shorts has suffered 3 losses in 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Tobermore VS Shorts
2.25 Goals Scored 3.75
3.38 Goals Conceded 3
100% Over 1.5 100%
100% Over 2.5 100%
75% Over 3.5 100%

Recent Form & Match History

Tobermore

(Home)
13 Aug
Tobermore
3 : 4
Queens University
25 Nov
Willowbank
3 : 2
Tobermore
19 Aug
Limavady
6 : 1
Tobermore
22 Jul
Coleraine
2 : 1
Tobermore
15 Jul
Harland & Wolff
3 : 5
Tobermore
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Shorts

(Away)
28 Sept
Islandmagee
5 : 2
Shorts
03 Nov
Shorts
1 : 3
Abbey Villa
29 Sept
Colin Valley
3 : 4
Shorts
18 Aug
Silverwood
1 : 8
Shorts
19 Aug
Crumlin Star
9 : 1
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Silverwood 3
Rathfriland Rangers 4
Moyola 3
Craigavon City 1
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Newington FC 3
Downshire Y.M. 4
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Oxford Stars 5
Glebe 3
Silverwood 2
Rathfriland Rangers 4
Grove 5
Sport & Leisure 2
St. Patricks Young 1
Lurgan Town Boys 0
Ards Rangers 2
Abbey Villa 4
Dungiven 1
Newbuildings 2
Dollingstown 4
Crewe 5
Ardglass 1
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Ballymoney 3
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East Belfast 5
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Islandmagee 5
Killyleagh Youth 3
Valley Rangers 7
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Sport & Leisure 3
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Dollingstown 3
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Dungannon 3
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Richhill 1
Dollingstown 4
Crewe 2
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Crusaders 2
Ards 0
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Ballyclare 2
Glentoran 1
Linfield 2
Coleraine 5
Carrick Rangers 1
Annagh 0
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Harland & Wolff 1
Lurgan Celtic 0
Cliftonville 1
Ballymena 2
Portadown 2
Larne 1
Fivemiletown 0
Loughgall 3
Armagh 2
Trojans 1
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Glenavon 4
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Dungannon 4
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Crewe 0
Warrenpoint 5
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Linfield 2
Coleraine 1
Tobermore 0
Harland & Wolff 1
Ballymena 3
Portadown 2
Loughgall 1
Armagh 0
Glenavon 2
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Dungannon 2
Warrenpoint 1
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Linfield 2
Coleraine 4
Ballymena 0
Portadown 0
Glenavon 5
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Dungannon 0
Linfield 1
Coleraine 2
Glenavon 1
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Linfield 3
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