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Stranraer v Dumbarton Stats

Data last updated: Fri 11 Sep 2026, 08:37 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Stranraer and Dumbarton meet in a League Two clash where defensive solidity and cautious play have defined recent matches. Stranraer sits third with 10 points, showing a strong defensive record conceding just 0.6 goals per game, while Dumbarton, eighth with 6 points, has struggled defensively, allowing 1.8 goals per game. Both teams have shown a tendency for low-scoring affairs, with Stranraer’s recent matches featuring fewer goals and Dumbarton’s attack less potent. This fixture is likely to be a tactical battle with limited goal-scoring opportunities and a focus on defensive organization.

BT4Y best bet

Under 2.5 Goals

  • Stranraer concedes only 0.6 goals per game, indicating strong defensive form.
  • Dumbarton has a higher goals conceded rate at 1.8 per game, but low scoring output at 0.8 goals per game.
  • Recent form shows Stranraer’s matches go over 2.5 goals only 40% of the time, Dumbarton 60%.
  • Head-to-head average goals stand at 2.5 over the last 10 meetings, suggesting moderate scoring.
  • League standings reflect Stranraer’s defensive consistency and Dumbarton’s mid-table position.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors Under 2.5 Goals with a 52.5% chance, reflecting the defensive strengths and cautious approach of both teams. Stranraer’s low goals conceded rate and Dumbarton’s limited attacking output support a low-scoring game. The head-to-head average of 2.5 goals aligns with a controlled tempo match. The current of 2.25 offer positive value against the implied 44.4% chance, making Under 2.5 Goals a sensible selection based on tactical and statistical evidence. No data limitations reduce in this assessment.

Stranraer Defensive Record0.6 goals conceded per game
Strong positive
Dumbarton Attack Output0.8 goals scored per game
Positive
Head-to-Head Average Goals2.5 goals per match
Neutral
Model Probability52.5% for Under 2.5 Goals
Strong positive
Market Value Edge8.1% positive value
Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Under 2.5 Goals is the tactical and statistical choice here, with Stranraer’s disciplined defense limiting chances and Dumbarton’s modest attack unlikely to break through frequently. The data supports a controlled, low-scoring match where defensive organization will be key.

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 · Under 2.5 Goals

“This fixture’s defensive profiles and recent trends strongly suggest a low-scoring encounter, with both teams prioritizing structure over risk. Under 2.5 Goals fits the tactical narrative and statistical patterns well.”

Key Data Signals

Under 2.5 Goals evidence

Stranraer concedes only 0.6 goals per game, indicating strong defensive form.

Dumbarton has a higher goals conceded rate at 1.8 per game, but low scoring output at 0.8 goals per game.

Head-to-head average goals stand at 2.5 over the last 10 meetings, suggesting moderate scoring.

What To Watch In The Data

Under 2.5 Goals notes

  • The last 10 head-to-head meetings average 2.5 goals per match, indicating moderate scoring but not an open goal-fest.
  • This trend, combined with recent form, suggests a tempo that favors controlled play and fewer goals, consistent with the Under 2.5 Goals trend observed in recent fixtures.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Stranraer1.6
Avg goals scored
Dumbarton0.8
Stranraer0.6
Avg goals conceded
Dumbarton1.8
Stranraer20%
BTTS rate
Dumbarton40%
Stranraer40%
Over 2.5 goals
Dumbarton60%
Market aligned with main pickUnder 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 53% vs implied 44% · edge +8.1 pts
2.25
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 51%
2
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 53%
1.73
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 70%
1.2
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 52%
1.62
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 34%
2.5
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Both teams show a tendency towards low-scoring matches with Stranraer’s BTTS rate at 20% and Dumbarton’s at 40%, indicating frequent clean sheets or matches where only one side scores. This controlled goal context supports Under 2.5 Goals, as the attacking threat is limited and defensive discipline prevails.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Stranraer

WWDWL
Last 53W 1D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 1D 2L
05 Sep 2026A Forfar Athletic3-0
29 Aug 2026H Kelty Hearts2-0
22 Aug 2026A Stirling Albion2-2
15 Aug 2026H Spartans1-0
08 Aug 2026H Annan Athletic0-1

Dumbarton

WLLLW
Last 52W 0D 3L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 0D 4L
05 Sep 2026H Elgin City2-1
29 Aug 2026A Annan Athletic0-2
22 Aug 2026A Kelty Hearts1-3
15 Aug 2026H Edinburgh City0-3
08 Aug 2026H Clyde1-0
Best odds for this sectionHome / DrawBetUK guide price · Model 86% vs implied 86% · edge +0.5 pts
1.17
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Stranraer to WinBetUK guide price · model 72%
1.53
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Stranraer Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 78%
1.32
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Dumbarton Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 42%
3.3
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Away / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 45%
2.2
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Dumbarton to WinBet365 guide price · model 23%
5
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 21%
4.1
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Stranraer’s recent form includes 10 points with a strong defensive record, conceding just 0.6 goals per game, while Dumbarton has 6 points but concedes more frequently. Both teams’ recent matches have a moderate rate of over 2.5 goals, with Stranraer’s at 40%, reinforcing the expectation of a low-scoring contest.

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League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
3Stranraer1063123
8Dumbarton66204-7
Stranraer’s third-place standing reflects consistent performances and defensive resilience, while Dumbarton’s eighth place shows mid-table stability but less attacking potency. The league context suggests Stranraer will aim to control the game and maintain defensive discipline, supporting a low-scoring outcome.
Market odds

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Best odds for this sectionStranraer to WinBetUK guide price · Model 72% vs implied 65% · edge +6.5 pts
1.53
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Stranraer Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 78%
1.32
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Dumbarton Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 42%
3.3
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 53%
1.73
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Dumbarton to WinBet365 guide price · model 23%
5
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 52%
1.62
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 21%
4.1
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The Under 2.5 Goals market is priced attractively at 2.25, reflecting a positive value opportunity given the model’s 52.5% probability. The imply a 44.4% chance, underestimating the likelihood of a low-scoring game based on defensive metrics and recent form, making this a price-sensitive but worthwhile selection.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

2Stranraer wins
4Draws
4Dumbarton wins
04 Apr 2026Stranraer v Dumbarton1-1
10 Mar 2026Dumbarton v Stranraer2-0
20 Dec 2025Stranraer v Dumbarton1-1
27 Sep 2025Dumbarton v Stranraer1-2
20 Apr 2024Stranraer v Dumbarton0-0
05 Mar 2024Stranraer v Dumbarton5-0
Best odds for this sectionStranraer to WinBetUK guide price · Model 72% vs implied 65% · edge +6.5 pts
1.53
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 53%
1.73
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Dumbarton to WinBet365 guide price · model 23%
5
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 52%
1.62
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 21%
4.1
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The head-to-head sample of 10 matches shows an average of 2.5 goals per game, indicating balanced encounters with neither team dominating offensively. This moderate scoring history supports a cautious approach in the upcoming fixture, where defensive organization is likely to limit goal opportunities.
Season team stats

League Two

Stranraer6
Played
Dumbarton6
Stranraer1.5
Avg goals for
Dumbarton0.7
Stranraer1
Avg goals against
Dumbarton1.8
Stranraer3
Clean sheets
Dumbarton1
Best odds for this sectionStranraer to WinBetUK guide price · Model 72% vs implied 65% · edge +6.5 pts
1.53
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Stranraer Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 78%
1.32
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Dumbarton Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 42%
3.3
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Dumbarton to WinBet365 guide price · model 23%
5
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Season-long statistics show Stranraer’s defense as a key strength, conceding fewer goals than most teams, while Dumbarton’s attack struggles to score consistently. These profiles align with a match likely to stay under 2.5 goals, as defensive solidity and limited offensive output dominate.
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Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

40%Stranraer Over 2.5
60%Dumbarton Over 2.5
2.5H2H avg goals
The last 10 head-to-head meetings average 2.5 goals per match, indicating moderate scoring but not an open goal-fest. This trend, combined with recent form, suggests a tempo that favors controlled play and fewer goals, consistent with the Under 2.5 Goals trend observed in recent fixtures.

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