Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.57 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.57Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultStranraer to win ✗42% · @2.15
Double chanceEither team to win ✗78% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗65% · @1.57
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗71% · fair 1.40
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.18
Stranraer vs Edinburgh City preview and prediction
The match
The League Two sees Stranraer take on Edinburgh City on Saturday 3 October, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT) at Stair Park. Stranraer are 1st with 27 points from 13 games (top of the table), while Edinburgh City sit 7th on 15 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 12 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Stranraer's last 5: WLWWW Most recently they beat East Kilbride 4–3 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 3.3 goals a game.
Edinburgh City's last 5: LWWWD Most recently they lost to Formartine United 0–2 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 21 July 2026, finished Stranraer 0–2 Edinburgh City.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.7 goals: 1.9 for Stranraer and 1.8 for Edinburgh City. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 71% and both teams to score at 65%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Stranraer 42%, draw 22%, Edinburgh City 35%.
Both teams to score: yes (65%) at 1.57.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 65% chance at odds of 1.57, above our fair price of 1.53, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Stranraer 1–1 Edinburgh City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Stranraer42%fair 2.36 · @2.15
Draw22%fair 4.45 · @3.50
Edinburgh City35%fair 2.85 · @2.90
3.69Expected goals
1.94Stranraer xG
1.75Edinburgh City xG
65%Both score
71%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–18%
2–18%
1–27%
2–27%
3–15%
1–05%
From our goals model: Stranraer 1.9 – 1.8 Edinburgh City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Stranraer vs Edinburgh City?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Stranraer vs Edinburgh City?
On our numbers Stranraer have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Edinburgh City 35%.
How many goals will there be in Stranraer vs Edinburgh City?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Stranraer vs Edinburgh City?
Our predicted score is Stranraer 1–1 Edinburgh City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Stranraer vs Edinburgh City?
Stranraer vs Edinburgh City (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 3 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Stair 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.
