Value bet: Edinburgh City to win @ 1.85 – our chance 65% vs 54% implied by the price (edge +19%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultEdinburgh City to win ✗65% · @1.85
Double chanceEither team to win ✓86% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗58% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗11% · fair 9.09
Edinburgh City vs Elgin City preview and prediction
The match
Edinburgh City host Elgin City in the League Two on Saturday 1 August, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT) at Meadowbank Sports Centre. Edinburgh City are 7th with 15 points from 13 games (in the bottom half), while Elgin City sit 3rd on 21 points (in the top four).
Form guide
Edinburgh City's last 5: WLWLD Most recently they beat Stranraer 2–0 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Elgin City's last 5: LLLLW Most recently they lost to Hamilton Academical 0–5 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 2.3 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 24 February 2026, finished Elgin City 3–0 Edinburgh City.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.9 for Edinburgh City and 0.9 for Elgin City. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 55%, both teams to score at 58%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Edinburgh City 65%, draw 14%, Elgin City 21%.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.62.
Value angle: Edinburgh City to win at 1.85 – 65% on our numbers against 54% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Edinburgh City 2–0 Elgin City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Edinburgh City65%fair 1.55 · @1.85
Draw14%fair 7.00 · @3.70
Elgin City21%fair 4.72 · @3.45
2.87Expected goals
1.94Edinburgh City xG
0.93Elgin City xG
58%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–011%
2–011%
1–110%
2–110%
3–07%
3–16%
From our goals model: Edinburgh City 1.9 – 0.9 Elgin City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Edinburgh City vs Elgin City?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Edinburgh City vs Elgin City?
On our numbers Edinburgh City have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 14% and Elgin City 21%.
How many goals will there be in Edinburgh City vs Elgin City?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Edinburgh City vs Elgin City?
Our predicted score is Edinburgh City 2–0 Elgin City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Edinburgh City vs Elgin City?
Edinburgh City vs Elgin City (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 1 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Meadowbank Sports Centre.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
