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Trojans vs 18th Newtownabbey Old Boys

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

Irish Cup 2016/2017
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AI Match Summary

Trojans in this Irish Cup 2016/2017 tie, finishing 2-1. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

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

43%
Trojans
15%
Draws
42%
18th Newtownabbey Old Boys
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Trojans

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

43% / Low Confidence
  • 18th Newtownabbey Old Boys haven't matched Trojans's recent run of results.
  • Model gives Trojans a 43% chance of winning this.
  • Trojans have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Trojans, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 96%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 96%
Over 3.5 Goals 50%
Over 4.5 Goals 23%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 89.4%
Trojans Clean Sheet 11%
18th Newtownabbey Old Boys Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Trojans 18th Newtownabbey Old Boys
Matches Played 14 12
Wins 9 5
Draws 0 0
Losses 5 7
Goals Scored 2.5 2.08
Goals Conceded 1.5 2.75
Expected Goals (xG) 2.75 1.81
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Nov 5, 2016 Irish Cup
Trojans vs 18th Newtownabbey Old Boys
2:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Trojans 38 / 100
18th Newtownabbey Old Boys 26 / 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
Trojans 18th Newtownabbey Old Boys

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Trojans 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

Trojans's goal record stands at 100% scoring rate across 13 recent games.

18th Newtownabbey Old Boys has conceded goals in 100% of their last 11 outings.

Games between these two average 3.00 goals.

Away concern: 18th Newtownabbey Old Boys has suffered 3 losses in 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Trojans VS 18th Newtownabbey Old Boys
2.88 Goals Scored 2.38
1.25 Goals Conceded 2.63
100% Over 1.5 88%
100% Over 2.5 88%
50% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Trojans

(Home)
28 Sept
Crumlin Star
:
Trojans
17 Aug
Trojans
3 : 1
Desertmartin
29 Sept
Maiden City
3 : 1
Trojans
18 Aug
Lower Maze
2 : 3
Trojans
19 Aug
Oxford Stars
4 : 3
Trojans
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18th Newtownabbey Old Boys

(Away)
02 Nov
18th Newtownabbey Old Boys
2 : 3
Coagh Utd
28 Sept
Tandragee
5 : 7
18th Newtownabbey Old Boys
18 Aug
Newtowne FC
6 : 3
18th Newtownabbey Old Boys
30 Sept
18th Newtownabbey Old Boys
1 : 2
U. U. Jordanstown
19 Aug
18th Newtownabbey Old Boys
3 : 2
Comber Rec
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

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Donegal 1
Oxford Stars 3
Glebe 4
Iveagh Utd 0
Portaferry Rovers 2
Silverwood 3
Rathfriland Rangers 4
Moyola 3
Craigavon City 1
Grove 6
Sport & Leisure 3
Ballynahinch Olympic 2
Markethill 4
St. Patricks Young 5
Lurgan Town Boys 2
Laurelvale 1
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Abbey Villa 5
Holywood 0
Saintfield 0
Dungiven 1
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Crewe 5
Chimney 0
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Crumlin United 4
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Sofia Farmer 2
Lower Maze 1
Banbridge 0
Limavady 2
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Lisburn Distillery 4
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Dromore Amateurs 0
Queens University 14
Ballynure Old Boys 4
Foundry 1
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Comber Rec 4
Brantwood 3
Ballywalter Recreation 1
Ardstraw 2
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Wellington Rec 0
Dunloy 3
Strabane Athletic -
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Dundonald 2
East Belfast 5
Wakehurst -
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Desertmartin 2
Newcastle 0
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Hanover 2
Sirocco 3
Newry City 7
Oxford Sunnyside 0
Bangor FC 2
Newington FC 3
Downshire Y.M. 4
Rathfern Rangers 0
Dungannon Rovers 0
U. U. Jordanstown 4
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Bloomfield 3
Seapatrick 4
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Immaculata 1
Trojans 3
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Magherafelt 1
Moneyslane FC 6
Islandmagee 4
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Valley Rangers 3
Newtowne FC 1
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Malachians 1
Banbridge Rangers 4
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St. Marys 4
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
Crumlin United 2
Ballymoney 3
Sofia Farmer 2
Limavady 0
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Ballynure Old Boys 2
Lisburn Rangers 4
Comber Rec 5
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Shorts 8
Dunloy 0
Strabane Athletic 4
East Belfast 5
Wakehurst 2
Larne Technical Old Boys 1
Desertmartin 0
Tobermore 6
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Fivemiletown 4
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Newry City 1
Newington FC 3
Downshire Y.M. 3
U. U. Jordanstown 2
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Drumaness 2
Seapatrick 0
Camlough 0
Dromara 5
18th Newtownabbey Old Boys 2
Ballynahinch United 1
Crumlin Star 1
Trojans 2
Portstewart 2
Moneyslane FC 0
Islandmagee 5
Killyleagh Youth 3
Valley Rangers 7
Seagoe 0
Coagh Utd 1
Derriaghy 2
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Oxford Stars 0
Glebe 0
Grove 1
Sport & Leisure 3
Ards Rangers 2
Abbey Villa 2
Dollingstown 3
Crewe 3
Ballymoney 1
Sofia Farmer 0
Windmill 2
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Wakehurst 1
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Trojans 2
Portstewart 5
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Valley Rangers 0
Derriaghy 2
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Sport & Leisure 1
Dollingstown 3
Crewe 4
Windmill 3
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Tobermore 6
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Lurgan Celtic -
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Fivemiletown 4
Dundela 3
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Drumaness 1
Trojans 3
Portstewart 4
Derriaghy 2
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Dungannon 3
Dergview 0
Richhill 1
Dollingstown 4
Crewe 2
Knockbreda 1
Ballinamallard 0
Warrenpoint 1
Crusaders 2
Ards 0
Lisburn Distillery 1
PSNI 2
Institute 4
Ballyclare 2
Glentoran 1
Linfield 2
Coleraine 5
Carrick Rangers 1
Annagh 0
Tobermore 2
Harland & Wolff 1
Lurgan Celtic 0
Cliftonville 1
Ballymena 2
Portadown 2
Larne 1
Fivemiletown 0
Loughgall 3
Armagh 2
Trojans 1
Portstewart 1
Glenavon 4
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Dungannon 4
Dollingstown 1
Crewe 0
Warrenpoint 5
Crusaders 2
PSNI 0
Institute 0
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
Crusaders 0
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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