Spartans host Edinburgh City in the League Two on Saturday 8 August, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT) at Ainslie Park. Spartans are 4th with 18 points from 13 games (in the top four), while Edinburgh City sit 7th on 15 points (in the bottom half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Spartans's last 5: WWLLL Most recently they beat Annan Athletic 4–2 away. They average 1.3 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Edinburgh City's last 5: LWLWL Most recently they lost to Elgin City 0–5 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.3 goals: 3.0 for Spartans and 1.2 for Edinburgh City. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 69% and both teams to score at 64%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Spartans 70%, draw 21%, Edinburgh City 9%.
Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.70.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 69% chance at odds of 1.60, above our fair price of 1.45, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Spartans 3–1 Edinburgh City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Spartans70%fair 1.43 · @1.40
Draw21%fair 4.68 · @4.10
Edinburgh City9%fair 11.23 · @6.60
4.25Expected goals
3.02Spartans xG
1.24Edinburgh City xG
64%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
3–18%
2–18%
3–07%
2–06%
4–16%
1–15%
From our goals model: Spartans 3.0 – 1.2 Edinburgh City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Spartans to win✗
70%
1.43
1.40
Double chance
Spartans or draw✓
91%
1.10
1.05
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
64%
1.56
1.70 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.17
1.18
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
1.60 ▲
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
50%
1.99
1.50
Half-time result
Spartans ahead at half-time✗
56%
1.78
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Spartans / FT Spartans✗
51%
1.96
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–1✗
8%
12.43
–
Form
Spartans – last 6
WWLLLL
1 Aug
@ Annan Athletic
4–2
W
25 Jul
@ Montrose
2–0
W
21 Jul
@ Dundee Utd
0–4
L
14 Jul
vs Stirling Albion
1–3
L
11 Jul
vs Arbroath
1–2
L
5 May
@ Clyde
0–2
L
1.3Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Edinburgh City – last 6
LWLWLD
1 Aug
vs Elgin City
0–5
L
21 Jul
@ Stranraer
2–0
W
18 Jul
@ Ayr Utd
0–2
L
14 Jul
vs Alloa Athletic
2–0
W
11 Jul
vs Falkirk
0–5
L
4 Jul
vs Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic
1–1
D
0.8Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
17%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Spartans and Edinburgh City.
What is the prediction for Spartans vs Edinburgh City?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.60.
Who will win Spartans vs Edinburgh City?
On our numbers Spartans have a 70% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Edinburgh City 9%.
How many goals will there be in Spartans vs Edinburgh City?
We expect about 4.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Spartans vs Edinburgh City?
Our predicted score is Spartans 3–1 Edinburgh City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.3 goals in total.
When is Spartans vs Edinburgh City?
Spartans vs Edinburgh City (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Ainslie Park.
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.
