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Wakehurst vs Ards

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

Irish League Cup 2013/2014
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Match Events

7' Event
Dougan N.
20' Event
Henderson R.
48' Event
Davidson S.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 0-5, with Ards advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

51%
Wakehurst
15%
Draws
34%
Ards
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Wakehurst

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

15% / Low Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Ards come out ahead of Wakehurst on wins alone.
  • 36% — that's where the model lands on Wakehurst taking it.
  • Ards arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Ards, who have won 1 of the last 1 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 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) 73%
Wakehurst Clean Sheet 19%
Ards Clean Sheet 15%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Wakehurst Ards
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 10 13
Draws 1 5
Losses 19 11
Goals Scored 1.63 1.62
Goals Conceded 2.5 1.21
Expected Goals (xG) 0.97 1.24
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 26, 2013 Irish League Cup
Wakehurst vs Ards
0:5

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Wakehurst Compare

Avg xG / game 0.75
Avg xA / game 0.48

Ards Compare

Top Goalscorer Dougan N.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Henderson R.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.13
Avg xA / game 0.69

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Wakehurst 36 / 100
Ards 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
Wakehurst Ards

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

Attacking prowess: Wakehurst scored in 80% of their last 30 outings.

Historical meetings average 5.00 goals per match.

Ards's defensive record shows goals conceded in 66% of 29 matches.

Ards's recent record shows 3 losses from the last 5 matches.

Scoring Trends

- VS Ards
0 Goals Scored 1.38
0 Goals Conceded 0.75
0% Over 1.5 63%
0% Over 2.5 38%
0% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Wakehurst

(Home)
22 Nov
Wakehurst
2 : 4
Knockbreda
28 Sept
Ardstraw
4 : 1
Wakehurst
17 Aug
Wakehurst
3 : 1
Ards Rangers
29 Sept
Wakehurst
2 : 3
Fivemiletown
18 Aug
Oxford Stars
0 : 1
Wakehurst
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Ards

(Away)
19 Sept
Moyola
0 : 0
Ards
12 Sept
Ards
1 : 0
Rathfriland Rangers
04 Sept
Annagh
2 : 1
Ards
28 Aug
Ards
0 : 3
Queens University
22 Aug
Ards
1 : 2
Loughgall
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/32-finals
Ards -
TBD -
Tobermore 0
Wakehurst 1
Larne 5
Portstewart 3
TBD -
Dungannon -
Institute -
TBD -
TBD -
Glebe -
PSNI -
TBD -
TBD -
Glenavon -
Bangor FC -
TBD -
TBD -
Warrenpoint -
Donegal -
TBD -
Killymoon 3
Lurgan Celtic 4
Dundela -
TBD -
TBD -
Chimney -
Harland & Wolff 1
Armagh 0
TBD -
Cliftonville -
Crusaders -
TBD -
TBD -
Newington FC -
Loughgall 3
Moyola 2
TBD -
Coleraine -
Glentoran -
TBD -
Annagh 1
Ballyclare 2
Knockbreda 1
Carrick Rangers 0
TBD -
Linfield -
Portadown -
TBD -
Limavady 1
Sport & Leisure 2
Coagh Utd 3
Dergview 0
TBD -
Lisburn Distillery -
Ballinamallard -
TBD -
Queens University 0
Banbridge 4
Ballymoney -
TBD -
TBD -
Ballymena -
1/16-finals
Ards 5
Wakehurst 0
Larne 0
Dungannon 1
Institute 2
Glebe 0
PSNI 0
Glenavon 6
Bangor FC 3
Warrenpoint 2
Donegal 1
Lurgan Celtic 2
Dundela 8
Chimney 1
Harland & Wolff 0
Cliftonville 3
Crusaders 3
Newington FC 1
Loughgall 1
Coleraine 2
Glentoran 2
Ballyclare 0
Knockbreda 0
Linfield 2
Portadown 4
Sport & Leisure 0
Coagh Utd 1
Lisburn Distillery 3
Ballinamallard 3
Banbridge 0
Ballymoney 2
Ballymena 3
1/8-finals
Ards 2
Dungannon 1
Institute 1
Glenavon 4
Bangor FC 8
Lurgan Celtic 1
Dundela 0
Cliftonville 5
Crusaders 4
Coleraine 1
Glentoran 0
Linfield 1
Portadown 6
Lisburn Distillery 0
Ballinamallard 0
Ballymena 3
Quarter-finals
Ards 4
Glenavon 3
Bangor FC 0
Cliftonville 4
Crusaders 2
Linfield 1
Portadown 0
Ballymena 4
Semi-finals
Ards 0
Cliftonville 2
Crusaders 4
Ballymena 3
Final
Cliftonville 1
Crusaders 0