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Wick Academy vs Forres Mechanics

Scotland Scotland

Highland League
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Match Events

41' Event
Reid A.

AI Match Summary

The Highland League game between Wick Academy and Forres Mechanics finished 1-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Wick Academy.

Win Probability Meter

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

34%
Wick Academy
15%
Draws
51%
Forres Mechanics
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Forres Mechanics

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

51% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Forres Mechanics come out ahead of Wick Academy on wins alone.
  • 51% — that's where the model lands on Forres Mechanics taking it.
  • Regular Highland League 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

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.8%
Wick Academy Clean Sheet 10%
Forres Mechanics Clean Sheet 16%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Wick Academy Forres Mechanics
Matches Played 28 28
Wins 5 12
Draws 4 6
Losses 19 10
Goals Scored 0.93 1.68
Goals Conceded 2.32 1.43
Expected Goals (xG) 0.94 1.88
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 5, 2026 Highland League
Wick Academy vs Forres Mechanics
1:0
Mar 25, 2026 Highland League
Wick Academy vs Forres Mechanics
1:3
Aug 16, 2025 Highland League
Forres Mechanics vs Wick Academy
0:2
Feb 22, 2025 Highland League
Wick Academy vs Forres Mechanics
3:1
Sep 21, 2024 Highland League
Forres Mechanics vs Wick Academy
4:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Wick Academy Compare

Top Goalscorer Reid A.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.72
Avg xA / game 0.47

Forres Mechanics Compare

Avg xG / game 1.71
Avg xA / game 1.04

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Wick Academy 26 / 100
Forres Mechanics 39 / 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
Wick Academy Forres Mechanics

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Forres Mechanics Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Forres Mechanics has conceded goals in 82% of their last 28 outings.

These sides typically produce 3.60 goals when they meet.

Attacking prowess: Wick Academy scored in 61% of their last 28 outings.

Wick Academy has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Wick Academy VS Forres Mechanics
0.88 Goals Scored 1.38
2.38 Goals Conceded 1
88% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Wick Academy

(Home)
26 Sept
Lossiemouth
3 : 4
Wick Academy
19 Sept
Wick Academy
2 : 3
Fraserburgh
16 Sept
Nairn County
2 : 0
Wick Academy
05 Sept
Wick Academy
1 : 0
Forres Mechanics
29 Aug
Keith
4 : 1
Wick Academy
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Forres Mechanics

(Away)
25 Sept
Strathspey Thistle
0 : 1
Forres Mechanics
19 Sept
Forres Mechanics
3 : 0
Banks O' Dee
16 Sept
Forres Mechanics
2 : 1
Buckie Thistle
05 Sept
Wick Academy
1 : 0
Forres Mechanics
29 Aug
Forres Mechanics
1 : 2
Formartine Utd
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Brora Rangers 12 10 2 0 48:10 32
2 Inverurie Loco Works 13 7 5 1 27:18 26
3 Formartine Utd 12 6 4 2 23:16 22
4 Fraserburgh 11 6 3 2 24:10 21
5 Strathspey Thistle 13 6 2 5 24:16 20
6 Forres Mechanics 12 6 2 4 21:15 20
7 Buckie Thistle 11 6 1 4 30:16 19
8 Banks O' Dee 12 5 4 3 28:24 19
9 Clachnacuddin 11 4 5 2 24:11 17
10 Turriff United 12 5 1 6 16:17 16
11 Huntly 12 4 3 5 23:20 15
12 Nairn County 12 3 5 4 16:19 14
13 Lossiemouth 12 4 2 6 16:26 14
14 Deveronvale 12 3 3 6 16:20 12
15 Keith 12 3 3 6 18:29 12
16 Invergordon 12 3 1 8 15:35 10
17 Wick Academy 12 2 0 10 11:34 6
18 Rothes 11 1 0 10 8:52 3
Promotion - League Two (Relegation - Play Offs)