Sport Picks
AI Match Summary
The Highland League 2025/2026 game between Wick Academy and Buckie Thistle finished 0-3, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Buckie Thistle.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Look at the last few games and Buckie Thistle come out ahead of Wick Academy on wins alone.
- Buckie Thistle are the model's pick here, at 90%.
- Regular Highland League 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
- 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
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Wick Academy | Buckie Thistle |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 29 |
| Wins | 5 | 14 |
| Draws | 5 | 4 |
| Losses | 19 | 11 |
| Goals Scored | 0.97 | 2.17 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.17 | 1.31 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.00 | 3.13 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
H2H data points to 3.20 goals as a typical output.
Defensive concern: Buckie Thistle conceded in 62% of 29 recent games.
Away concern: Buckie Thistle has suffered 3 losses in 5 recent matches.
Wick Academy scored in 59% of their last 29 games.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Wick Academy
(Home)Buckie Thistle
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brora Rangers | 34 | 23 | 6 | 5 | 97:35 | 75 |
| 2 | Brechin | 34 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 78:23 | 74 |
| 3 | Formartine Utd | 34 | 20 | 11 | 3 | 65:27 | 71 |
| 4 | Fraserburgh | 34 | 21 | 5 | 8 | 75:39 | 68 |
| 5 | Clachnacuddin | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 78:40 | 61 |
| 6 | Banks O' Dee | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 58:35 | 58 |
| 7 | Keith | 34 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 52:47 | 58 |
| 8 | Buckie Thistle | 34 | 16 | 5 | 13 | 62:47 | 53 |
| 9 | Nairn County | 34 | 15 | 4 | 15 | 56:52 | 49 |
| 10 | Turriff United | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 60:50 | 48 |
| 11 | Huntly | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 46:43 | 43 |
| 12 | Forres Mechanics | 34 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 52:67 | 40 |
| 13 | Strathspey Thistle | 34 | 13 | 2 | 19 | 49:83 | 38 |
| 14 | Deveronvale | 34 | 11 | 4 | 19 | 46:87 | 37 |
| 15 | Inverurie Loco Works | 34 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 47:66 | 30 |
| 16 | Wick Academy | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 42:65 | 28 |
| 17 | Lossiemouth | 34 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 20:76 | 17 |
| 18 | Rothes | 34 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 33:134 | 7 |