The 22/05/2026 draw produced a ball sum of 122, which sits 5.5 points below the historical average of 127.5, representing a minor negative deviation. The selection featured a 3-even, 2-odd split with no consecutive pairs, and notably included ball 6, which had been absent for 22 consecutive draws prior to this event.
Across the preceding four draws, the average sum was 123.5, suggesting this draw's total of 122 continues a slightly subdued trend in ball sum values. Ball 26 and ball 37 both appeared in this draw while running at +15.0% above their expected frequency in the recent four-draw window, indicating these numbers have featured more prominently than baseline expectation.
Over the last 26 draws, ball 6 has appeared only once, resulting in a -61.5% frequency deviation versus expected occurrence, making its appearance in draw #1948 statistically noteworthy given its extended absence. Balls 41, 28, and 10 have significantly overperformed during this three-month period, while ball 21 has not appeared at all, creating a marked -100.0% deviation from expected frequency.
The six-month data shows ball 21 has experienced the longest absence window at 33 draws without appearance, followed by ball 39 at 23 draws. Top performers over this period include balls 17, 44, and 41, each appearing 10 times and running approximately 92.3% above expected frequency, establishing them as historically strong contributors.
Over the past 12 months of 104 draws, ball 13 has been the strongest overperformer with 18 appearances (+73.1% above expected), while ball 22—which appeared in this draw—has managed only 5 appearances, placing it -51.9% below expected frequency. Ball 21 maintains its position as the longest-absent number across all time horizons examined, with 33 consecutive draws without appearance.
Ball 21 represents the most statistically underrepresented number in the dataset, having failed to appear across 33 consecutive draws over the six-month period and 26 draws in the three-month window. Balls 39, 15, and 30 also show significant frequency deficits and may warrant observation in coming draws, while longer-term overperformers like balls 13, 17, and 44 have demonstrated sustained elevation above baseline expectations. All EuroMillions draws are independent random events. Past frequency patterns have no bearing on future results. This is statistical observation only.
Ball 22 was among the coldest numbers historically.
The sum of all main balls was 122 — below the historical average of 127.5.
This draw contained no consecutive number pair.