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League Two | Sat 17 Oct, 15:00

Elgin City v Edinburgh City Stats

Data last updated: Fri 16 Oct 2026, 09:53 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Elgin City and Edinburgh City meet in a League Two clash where attacking intent and goal-scoring opportunities are expected to shape the contest. Elgin City currently sit third in the table with 17 points, showing a strong offensive presence, while Edinburgh City, ninth with 10 points, have demonstrated resilience and an ability to find the net. Both teams have recent form indicating openness and goal involvement, setting the stage for a potentially high-scoring encounter at this mid-October fixture.

BT4Y best bet

Over 2.5 Goals

  • Both teams have an 80% rate of matches exceeding 2.5 goals this season.
  • Recent form shows Elgin City scoring 2 goals and conceding 2.4 per game on average.
  • Edinburgh City averages 2.6 goals scored and 2 conceded per game recently.
  • Their last 10 head-to-head matches have averaged 3.5 goals per game, indicating attacking openness.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model assigns a strong 77.4% chance for Over 2.5 Goals, supported by both teams' attacking tendencies and recent form data. The high over 2.5 rates (80%) for both sides and a 3.5 average goals per game in their head-to-head meetings underline the likelihood of a goal-rich match. The current of 1.6 offer positive value with a 14.9% edge, making this a compelling selection based on statistical and tactical indicators.

Model Chance77.4% model chance vs 62.5% implied (+14.9 pts)
Strong positive
Over 2.5 Rate Both Teams80%
Strong positive
H2H Average Goals3.5 goals per match
Strong positive
Value Edge77.4% model chance vs 62.5% implied (+14.9 pts)
Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect an open game with both Elgin City and Edinburgh City pushing forward, as recent form and head-to-head data suggest a lively encounter. The attacking profiles and goal averages support a bet on Over 2.5 Goals, reflecting the teams' tendencies to engage in matches with multiple scoring moments.

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 · Over 2.5 Goals

“This fixture promises attacking football given both sides' high scoring rates and the history of goal-rich encounters between them. The Over 2.5 Goals market aligns well with the tactical openness and recent performances seen from both teams.”

Key Data Signals

Over 2.5 Goals evidence

Both teams have an 80% rate of matches exceeding 2.5 goals this season.

Recent form shows Elgin City scoring 2 goals and conceding 2.4 per game on average.

Edinburgh City averages 2.6 goals scored and 2 conceded per game recently.

Their last 10 head-to-head matches have averaged 3.5 goals per game, indicating attacking openness.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 2.5 Goals notes

  • The last ten head-to-head matches between these teams have averaged 3.5 goals, underscoring a trend of open, attacking games.
  • This sample suggests a tempo favoring goal-scoring opportunities, with both sides historically contributing to a lively and goal-rich fixture.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Elgin City2
Avg goals scored
Edinburgh City2.6
Elgin City2.4
Avg goals conceded
Edinburgh City2
Elgin City80%
BTTS rate
Edinburgh City80%
Elgin City80%
Over 2.5 goals
Edinburgh City80%
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · Model 77% vs implied 63% · edge +14.9 pts
1.6
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 76%
1.53
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 88%
1.17
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 55%
2.5
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 28%
2.38
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 27%
2.3
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Both teams have demonstrated strong attacking output and openness, with an 80% rate of matches exceeding 2.5 goals and frequent BTTS occurrences. Their head-to-head average of 3.5 goals per game further supports the expectation of multiple goals and mutual scoring in this fixture.
Market odds

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Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · Model 77% vs implied 63% · edge +14.9 pts
1.6
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 76%
1.53
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Edinburgh City Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 57%
2.38
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Edinburgh City to WinBetfred guide price · model 51%
2.8
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 27%
3.6
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Elgin City Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 45%
1.55
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Elgin City to WinBetMGM guide price · model 32%
2.1
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The 77.4% for Over 2.5 Goals sits against roughly 62.5% implied by the current price (+14.9 pts). The Over 2.5 trend is 80% for Elgin City and 80% for Edinburgh City, so the goals angle is not just a price call.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Elgin City

WWLLL
Last 52W 0D 3L
Last 5 record
Last 105W 2D 3L
10 Oct 2026A Forfar Athletic2-1
03 Oct 2026H Clyde6-2
19 Sep 2026H Stranraer1-5
12 Sep 2026A Annan Athletic0-2
05 Sep 2026A Dumbarton1-2

Edinburgh City

LDWWL
Last 52W 1D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 104W 3D 3L
10 Oct 2026H Spartans1-3
03 Oct 2026A Stranraer0-0
19 Sep 2026A Kelty Hearts3-1
12 Sep 2026H Stirling Albion7-3
05 Sep 2026A Clyde2-3
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBet365 guide price · Model 78% vs implied 63% · edge +15 pts
1.58
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Edinburgh City Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 57%
2.38
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Edinburgh City to WinBetfred guide price · model 51%
2.8
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 27%
3.6
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Home / DrawBetUK guide price · model 59%
1.22
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Elgin City Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 45%
1.55
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Elgin City to WinBetMGM guide price · model 32%
2.1
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Recent form data shows Elgin City scoring 2 goals and conceding 2.4 per game, while Edinburgh City averages 2.6 goals scored and 2 conceded. Both teams maintain an 80% rate of matches going over 2.5 goals, highlighting their current offensive momentum and defensive vulnerabilities.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

80%Elgin City Over 2.5
80%Edinburgh City Over 2.5
3.5H2H avg goals
The last ten head-to-head matches between these teams have averaged 3.5 goals, underscoring a trend of open, attacking games. This sample suggests a tempo favoring goal-scoring opportunities, with both sides historically contributing to a lively and goal-rich fixture.

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