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Windmill vs St. James' Swifts - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

Irish Cup 2017/2018
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AI Match Summary

Windmill in this Irish Cup 2017/2018 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

28%
Windmill
15%
Draws
57%
St. James' Swifts
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: St. James' Swifts

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

57% / Medium Confidence
  • St. James' Swifts have won more games recently than Windmill.
  • Model gives St. James' Swifts a 57% chance of winning this.
  • St. James' Swifts arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Windmill, 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 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 50%
Over 4.5 Goals 23%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71%
Windmill Clean Sheet 10%
St. James' Swifts Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Windmill St. James' Swifts
Matches Played 10 13
Wins 4 7
Draws 0 0
Losses 6 6
Goals Scored 1.5 1.54
Goals Conceded 2.6 1.54
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 2.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 19, 2017 Irish Cup
Windmill vs St. James' Swifts
2:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Windmill 22 / 100
St. James' Swifts 47 / 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
Windmill St. James' Swifts

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick St. James' Swifts 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

St. James' Swifts's defensive record shows goals conceded in 83% of 12 matches.

Windmill scored in 67% of their last 9 games.

These sides typically produce 3.00 goals when they meet.

Away concern: St. James' Swifts has suffered 3 losses in 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Windmill VS St. James' Swifts
1.25 Goals Scored 2.13
2.88 Goals Conceded 1.5
88% Over 1.5 100%
63% Over 2.5 75%
50% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Windmill

(Home)
08 Jan
Coleraine
6 : 0
Windmill
17 Aug
Woodvale
5 : 1
Windmill
30 Sept
Sport & Leisure
2 : 0
Windmill
19 Aug
Windmill
2 : 1
St. James' Swifts
19 Jul
Windmill
2 : 5
Banbridge
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St. James' Swifts

(Away)
26 Jul
Armagh
1 : 2
St. James' Swifts
23 Nov
Moyola
1 : 0
St. James' Swifts
08 May
Dergview
2 : 0
St. James' Swifts
27 Apr
Harland & Wolff
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St. James' Swifts
23 Sept
Glenavon
4 : 1
St. James' Swifts
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

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Dunmurry Rec 4
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Oxford Stars 4
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Cookstown Youth 6
Craigavon City 7
Newtowne FC 4
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Laurelvale 5
Tullyvallen Rangers 2
Downshire Y.M. 1
Moyola 10
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Ardstraw 2
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Sport & Leisure 2
Rathfriland Rangers 4
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Strabane Athletic 1
Newcastle 3
Killyleagh Youth 2
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Dunmurry Rec 0
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Banbridge 1
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Coleraine 7
Lisburn Distillery 0
Knockbreda 0
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Ballyclare 2
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Ballymena 4
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Ballinamallard 4
Dundela 1
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Dergview 0
Larne 3
Cliftonville 4
Warrenpoint 3
Maiden City 0
Crusaders 2
Newry City 2
Harland & Wolff 0
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Linfield 5
Glenavon 3
Carrick Rangers 1
Limavady 0
Dungannon 4
Ards 4
Crumlin Star 1
PSNI 1
Loughgall 4
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Coleraine 4
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Glentoran 4
Ballymena 3
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Dundela 1
Larne 6
Cliftonville 4
Crusaders 1
Newry City 0
Linfield 1
Glenavon 3
Dungannon 0
Ards 1
Loughgall 2
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Coleraine 1
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Ballymena 1
Larne 2
Cliftonville 1
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Glenavon 1
Loughgall 2
Semi-finals
Coleraine 3
Larne 1
Cliftonville 4
Loughgall 1
Final
Coleraine 3
Cliftonville 1