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Ace Capital Cricket Club vs Nugegoda Sports Welfare Club: match prediction on 3 September 2026
Ace Capital Cricket Club
Nugegoda Sports Welfare Club
Prediction for
Win: Nugegoda Sports Welfare Club
51%
probability
Outcome probabilities (1X2) · by our model
49%
1
51%
2
Prediction fixed and will not change after kick-off
Reasoning
Based on data as of 1 Sep, 05:22- Крикетный клуб «Эйс Капитал» — 3. place, 6 points after 5 games (3 wins, 2 losses)
- Клуб спортивного благополучия Нугегода — 6. place, 4 points after 5 games (2 wins, 3 losses)
- Крикетный клуб «Эйс Капитал», last 5 games: 3 wins, 2 losses
- Клуб спортивного благополучия Нугегода, last 5 games: 2 wins, 3 losses
- Head-to-head: 1 games, Крикетный клуб «Эйс Капитал» — 0, Клуб спортивного благополучия Нугегода — 1
Key factors
Form last 5 matches
Ace Capital Cricket Club
WLWWL
3 wins · 2 losses
Nugegoda Sports Welfare Club
LLLLL
5 losses
Head to head 3
0Ace Capital Cricket Club
0Draw
2Nugegoda Sports Welfare Club
- 13 Dec 2023Ace Capital Cricket Club — Nugegoda Sports Welfare Club142:223
- 9 Sep 2022Nugegoda Sports Welfare Club — Ace Capital Cricket Club—:—
- 1 Apr 2021Ace Capital Cricket Club — Nugegoda Sports Welfare Club104:143
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Prediction commentary
Based on data as of 1 Sep, 05:22Nugegoda Sports Welfare Club to win. and the model expects them to score slightly more runs (184.1 to 181.5), so I back Nugegoda despite Ace Capital sitting higher in the table.
The head-to-head tells a different story
Ace Capital have never beaten Nugegoda in the matches on record. On 13 December 2023 they were beaten by 81 runs at home, and on 1 April 2021 the margin was 39 runs. That is two defeats from two meetings, and it gives the visitors a psychological edge even though Ace Capital are playing at home this time. The September 2022 fixture has no score in the database, so it carries no weight.
Form does not lie
Nugegoda have lost three of their last five matches, including two defeats to Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club in August. They won 251-212 against Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club at home on 25 August but then lost 67-75 away in a T20 the following day. Ace Capital are on 6 points from 5 matches, 3 wins and 2 losses, while Nugegoda sit on 4 points with 2 wins and 3 losses. The table suggests Ace Capital, but the recent results show inconsistency on both sides.
Runs expected
The model puts Nugegoda at 184.1 runs and Ace Capital at 181.5. That is a difference of 2.6 runs, which is not much, but it tips the balance. Ace Capital have scored 953 runs in their last 5 matches and conceded 888, while Nugegoda have scored 963 and conceded 800. The defensive record is better for Nugegoda, and that matters in a tournament where matches are decided by narrow margins.
Where the prediction breaks
This conclusion stops holding if Ace Capital's home advantage and league position prove decisive. They have won 3 of 5 matches and could be more motivated to climb the table. If Nugegoda's recent poor form continues—two losses in their last three matches—they may struggle to convert pressure into runs. A draw is not in the model's calculations, but cricket is unpredictable, and weather or pitch conditions could change the dynamic.