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League Two | Sat 03 Oct, 15:00

Spartans v Kelty Hearts Stats

Data last updated: Fri 02 Oct 2026, 10:42 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

This League Two clash features Spartans hosting Kelty Hearts in a fixture poised for attacking intensity. Spartans sit third with 12 points, showing a strong offensive output, while Kelty Hearts, ninth with 9 points, have also demonstrated goal-scoring ability despite defensive vulnerabilities. Both sides have an 80% rate of matches exceeding 2.5 goals recently, indicating an open game likely to produce multiple goals. The tactical setup suggests both teams will push forward, creating chances and leaving space at the back, setting the stage for a high-scoring encounter.

BT4Y best bet

Over 3.5 Goals

  • Spartans have an 80% over 2.5 goals rate this season
  • Kelty Hearts also show an 80% over 2.5 goals rate
  • Recent form shows Spartans scoring 2.6 goals per game on average
  • Head-to-head match featured 4 goals, supporting a high-scoring trend

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model assigns a 58% chance to Over 3.5 Goals, well above the implied 44.4% chance from current , indicating strong value. Both teams have consistently participated in high-scoring matches, with Spartans averaging 2.6 goals per game and Kelty Hearts conceding over 2 goals on average. The high over 2.5 goals rate of 80% for both teams underlines the attacking nature of this fixture. Defensive frailties and offensive intent combine to create a scenario ripe for at least four goals, justifying the selection with a confident edge.

Model Chance58% model chance vs 44.4% implied (+13.6 pts)
Strong positive
Implied Chance58% model chance vs 44.4% implied (+13.6 pts)
Strong positive
Spartans Goals For2.6 per game
Strong positive
Kelty Hearts Goals Against2.2 per game
Positive
Over 2.5 Goals Rate Both Teams80%
Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect an open and attacking game as Spartans and Kelty Hearts both show tendencies for high-scoring matches. Spartans’ strong offensive form combined with Kelty Hearts’ defensive vulnerabilities suggest a lively encounter with multiple goals. The data supports a bet on Over 3.5 Goals as the most logical outcome given the teams’ recent performances and tactical openness.

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 · Goal-scoring potential and tactical openness

“This fixture features two sides that consistently engage in high-scoring games, making Over 3.5 Goals a compelling choice. The attacking styles and defensive lapses on both sides create a perfect storm for goals.”

Key Data Signals

Over 3.5 Goals evidence

Spartans have an 80% over 2.5 goals rate this season

Kelty Hearts also show an 80% over 2.5 goals rate

Recent form shows Spartans scoring 2.6 goals per game on average

Head-to-head match featured 4 goals, supporting a high-scoring trend

What To Watch In The Data

Over 3.5 Goals notes

  • The single head-to-head meeting between these teams produced 4 goals, aligning with recent trends of high-scoring games.
  • This limited sample, combined with both teams’ 80% over 2.5 goals rate this season, suggests a fast-paced match with multiple scoring chances and goals.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Spartans2.6
Avg goals scored
Kelty Hearts1.4
Spartans2
Avg goals conceded
Kelty Hearts2.2
Spartans60%
BTTS rate
Kelty Hearts80%
Spartans80%
Over 2.5 goals
Kelty Hearts80%
Market aligned with main pickOver 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 58% vs implied 44% · edge +13.6 pts
2.25
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 78%
1.53
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 76%
1.57
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 88%
1.17
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 26%
2.38
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 28%
2.25
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Both Spartans and Kelty Hearts have high over 2.5 goals rates at 80%, with Spartans averaging 2.6 goals scored per game and Kelty Hearts conceding 2.2 on average. This combination points to an open game with goals at both ends, increasing the likelihood of a high total score.
Market odds

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

Best odds for this sectionOver 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 78% vs implied 65% · edge +12.3 pts
1.53
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 76%
1.57
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Spartans Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 70%
1.4
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Spartans to WinBetMGM guide price · model 62%
1.65
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Kelty Hearts Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 42%
2.85
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Over 8.5 CornersBetMGM guide price
1.5
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 24%
4
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The 58% for Over 3.5 Goals sits against roughly 44.4% implied by the current price (+13.6 pts). The Over 2.5 trend is 80% for Spartans and 80% for Kelty Hearts, so the goals angle is not just a price call.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Spartans

LWWDD
Last 52W 2D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 3D 2L
19 Sep 2026A Dumbarton0-3
12 Sep 2026H Forfar Athletic5-1
05 Sep 2026A Stirling Albion2-0
29 Aug 2026H Clyde3-3
22 Aug 2026H Elgin City3-3

Kelty Hearts

LLWLW
Last 52W 0D 3L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 0D 5L
19 Sep 2026H Edinburgh City1-3
12 Sep 2026A Clyde1-4
05 Sep 2026H Annan Athletic2-1
29 Aug 2026A Stranraer0-2
22 Aug 2026H Dumbarton3-1
Best odds for this sectionHome / DrawBetUK guide price · Model 86% vs implied 85% · edge +1.1 pts
1.18
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Spartans Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 70%
1.4
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Spartans to WinBetMGM guide price · model 62%
1.65
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Kelty Hearts Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 42%
2.85
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Away / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 47%
2.1
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 24%
4
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Kelty Hearts to WinBetfred guide price · model 23%
3.8
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Recent form data shows Spartans scoring 2.6 goals per game and Kelty Hearts 1.4, with both teams involved in matches exceeding 2.5 goals 80% of the time. This consistent scoring trend underlines the likelihood of a high-scoring game in this fixture.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

80%Spartans Over 2.5
80%Kelty Hearts Over 2.5
4H2H avg goals
The single head-to-head meeting between these teams produced 4 goals, aligning with recent trends of high-scoring games. This limited sample, combined with both teams’ 80% over 2.5 goals rate this season, suggests a fast-paced match with multiple scoring chances and goals.

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