Northern-Ireland · League Cup · Round of 3218:45

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Tuesday, 20 October 2026

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Institute vs Loughgall Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.81 expected goals for Institute and 1.22 for Loughgall, a combined total of 3.03. That distribution gives Institute the largest share of the 1X2 market at 51%, with the draw at 23%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 58% for over 2.5 goals and 59% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 11%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 51% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Institute win

51.3% probability

Low confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

1.81 – 1.22

Model version

poisson-v1

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Institute home form

    7 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Loughgall away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Institute to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 51%, against 51% / 23% / 26% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.81 goals for Institute and 1.22 for Loughgall, a combined 3.03 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Institute win51%
Draw23%
Loughgall win26%

Double chance 1X

74%

Double chance 12

77%

Double chance X2

49%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals81%
Over 2.5 goals58%
Over 3.5 goals36%
Both teams to score59%

Correct score

  • 1–110.7%
  • 2–19.7%
  • 1–08.8%
  • 2–07.9%
  • 1–26.5%

Recent form

Institute

  • 2026-10-20T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Loughgall · 0-3 (L)
  • 2026-10-16T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Ards · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · H vs H&W Welders · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Newington Youth · 7-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Annagh United · 0-5 (L)

Loughgall

  • 2026-10-24T14:00:00.000Z · A vs H&W Welders · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-20T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Institute · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-16T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Strabane Athletic · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Moyola Park · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Newry City AFC · 2-1 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Institute win, at 51.3%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 59% and over 2.5 goals at 58%.

A 51% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.