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East Kilbride v Peterhead Stats

Data last updated: Fri 11 Sep 2026, 08:36 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

East Kilbride and Peterhead meet in a League One clash where both teams have shown a tendency for open games with multiple goals. East Kilbride has struggled defensively, conceding an average of 1.8 goals per game, while Peterhead concedes 1.6 on average. Both sides have a 60% rate of matches going over 2.5 goals, indicating a high likelihood of an attacking encounter. The teams are closely matched in the league standings, adding competitive edge but also encouraging offensive risk-taking to secure points.

BT4Y best bet

Over 3.5 Goals

  • Both teams have a 60% over 2.5 goals rate this season.
  • East Kilbride concedes 1.8 goals per game, showing defensive vulnerability.
  • Peterhead concedes 1.6 goals per game, suggesting open play.
  • Recent head-to-head featured 4 goals, supporting a high-scoring game.
  • Both teams average 0.8 goals scored per match, indicating attacking potential.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model sees a 46.9% chance for over 3.5 goals, slightly above the implied market chance of 45.5%, indicating a small positive value. Both teams have a strong history of matches exceeding 2.5 goals, with defensive frailties contributing to higher goal totals. The recent head-to-head also featured 4 goals, reinforcing the expectation of an open, high-scoring game. No price warnings apply, making this a standard stake recommendation based on attacking trends and defensive records.

Model Chance46.9%
Positive
Implied Market Chance45.5%
Neutral
Value Edge1.4%
Positive
East Kilbride Defensive Record1.8 goals conceded per game
Positive
Peterhead Defensive Record1.6 goals conceded per game
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect an open game with both East Kilbride and Peterhead showing defensive vulnerabilities that could lead to multiple goals. The teams’ similar league standing and attacking tendencies suggest a lively match with chances at both ends, making over 3.5 goals a compelling option.

Main risk

A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Match attacking dynamics

“Given the defensive records and recent encounters, this fixture is primed for a high-scoring affair, with both sides likely to push forward and create chances.”

Key Data Signals

Over 3.5 Goals evidence

Both teams have a 60% over 2.5 goals rate this season.

East Kilbride concedes 1.8 goals per game, showing defensive vulnerability.

Peterhead concedes 1.6 goals per game, suggesting open play.

Recent head-to-head featured 4 goals, supporting a high-scoring game.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 3.5 Goals notes

  • The single head-to-head match between these teams featured 4 goals, aligning with their current over 2.5 goals rate of 60%.
  • This recent trend suggests a pattern of open play and goal-rich encounters, making over 2.5 goals a consistent trend and supporting the over 3.5 goals market as a natural extension of their attacking tendencies.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

East Kilbride0.8
Avg goals scored
Peterhead0.8
East Kilbride1.8
Avg goals conceded
Peterhead1.6
East Kilbride20%
BTTS rate
Peterhead40%
East Kilbride60%
Over 2.5 goals
Peterhead60%
Market aligned with main pickOver 3.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · Model 47% vs implied 46% · edge +1.4 pts
2.2
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 83%
1.14
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 51%
2.25
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 65%
1.5
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Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 39%
2.5
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 53%
1.57
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Both teams have a 60% rate of matches exceeding 2.5 goals, with East Kilbride scoring 0.8 and conceding 1.8 goals per game, while Peterhead matches this scoring rate and concedes 1.6. The low BTTS rates (20% for East Kilbride and 40% for Peterhead) suggest some matches end with one team failing to score, but the overall goal volume remains high, supporting an over 3.5 goals outlook.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Best odds for this sectionPeterhead Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 50% vs implied 35% · edge +15 pts
2.85
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Peterhead to WinBet365 guide price · model 38%
4.33
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 65%
1.5
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DrawBetUK guide price · model 26%
4.1
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 53%
1.57
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East Kilbride Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 45%
1.4
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East Kilbride to WinBetMGM guide price · model 29%
1.55
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The over 3.5 goals market is priced around 2.2 with a slightly higher at 46.9%, indicating a small positive value. This suggests the market fairly reflects the attacking potential and defensive weaknesses of both teams, making the bet a reasonable choice without significant price sensitivity.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

East Kilbride

LLLWD
Last 51W 1D 3L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 1D 3L
05 Sep 2026H Hamilton Academical0-1
29 Aug 2026A Ross County0-4
22 Aug 2026A Montrose0-3
15 Aug 2026H Cove Rangers3-0
08 Aug 2026A Airdrie United1-1

Peterhead

LDLWW
Last 52W 1D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 1D 3L
05 Sep 2026H Montrose0-3
29 Aug 2026A Alloa Athletic1-1
22 Aug 2026A Cove Rangers0-3
15 Aug 2026H East Fife2-1
08 Aug 2026A Queen of the South1-0
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBetUK guide price · Model 63% vs implied 48% · edge +15 pts
2.1
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Peterhead Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 50%
2.85
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Peterhead to WinBet365 guide price · model 38%
4.33
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DrawBetUK guide price · model 26%
4.1
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Home / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 55%
1.17
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East Kilbride Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 45%
1.4
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East Kilbride to WinBetMGM guide price · model 29%
1.55
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Recent form shows East Kilbride with 4 points and Peterhead with 7 points, both averaging 0.8 goals scored per match but conceding heavily (1.8 and 1.6 respectively). Their 60% over 2.5 goals rate this season reflects a trend toward open, high-scoring games, supporting the over 3.5 goals selection.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

0East Kilbride wins
1Draws
0Peterhead wins
22 Jan 2022Peterhead v East Kilbride2-2
Best odds for this sectionPeterhead to WinBet365 guide price · Model 38% vs implied 23% · edge +15 pts
4.33
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 65%
1.5
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DrawBetUK guide price · model 26%
4.1
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 53%
1.57
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East Kilbride to WinBetMGM guide price · model 29%
1.55
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The only recent meeting between East Kilbride and Peterhead ended with 4 goals scored, indicating a history of open matches between these sides. Although the sample size is small, this encounter supports expectations of a high-scoring game and adds to the over 3.5 goals selection.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

League One

East Kilbride6
Played
Peterhead6
East Kilbride1.5
Avg goals for
Peterhead0.7
East Kilbride1.7
Avg goals against
Peterhead1.5
East Kilbride1
Clean sheets
Peterhead1
Best odds for this sectionPeterhead Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 50% vs implied 35% · edge +15 pts
2.85
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Peterhead to WinBet365 guide price · model 38%
4.33
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East Kilbride Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 45%
1.4
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East Kilbride to WinBetMGM guide price · model 29%
1.55
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Season-long stats reveal both teams have struggled defensively while maintaining moderate scoring rates. East Kilbride’s 1.8 goals conceded per game and Peterhead’s 1.6 highlight defensive lapses that increase the likelihood of multiple goals, reinforcing the over 3.5 goals market as a plausible outcome.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
6East Kilbride76213-1
7Peterhead76213-5
East Kilbride and Peterhead are closely ranked (6th and 7th) with equal points, indicating a competitive fixture where both sides may take offensive risks to gain advantage. This league context supports an open game with potential for several goals as each team pushes for a positive result.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

60%East Kilbride Over 2.5
60%Peterhead Over 2.5
4H2H avg goals
The single head-to-head match between these teams featured 4 goals, aligning with their current over 2.5 goals rate of 60%. This recent trend suggests a pattern of open play and goal-rich encounters, making over 2.5 goals a consistent trend and supporting the over 3.5 goals market as a natural extension of their attacking tendencies.

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