Double chanceQueen of the South or draw ✓88% · @1.02
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.73
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗84% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.90
Queen of the South vs Hibernian U21 preview and prediction
The match
Queen of the South host Hibernian U21 in the Challenge Cup on Tuesday 25 August, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT) at Palmerston Park.
Form guide
Queen of the South's last 5: LWLLL Most recently they lost to Alloa Athletic 0–2 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 3 of their last 4. They average 1.2 scored and 2.5 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.7 goals: 2.6 for Queen of the South and 1.1 for Hibernian U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score in 59% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Queen of the South 68%, draw 19%, Hibernian U21 12%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.73.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 69% chance at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: Queen of the South 2–1 Hibernian U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Queen of the South68%fair 1.46 · @1.25
Draw19%fair 5.19 · @5.50
Hibernian U2112%fair 8.16 · @8.20
3.71Expected goals
2.61Queen of the South xG
1.09Hibernian U21 xG
59%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
2–08%
3–18%
3–07%
1–17%
1–06%
From our goals model: Queen of the South 2.6 – 1.1 Hibernian U21 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
Queen of the South to win✓
68%
1.46
1.25
Double chance
Queen of the South or draw✓
88%
1.14
1.02
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.70
1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
84%
1.19
1.17
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
69%
1.45
1.40
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
52%
1.92
1.70
Half-time result
Queen of the South ahead at half-time✗
52%
1.91
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Queen of the South / FT Queen of the South✗
47%
2.12
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.90
–
Form
Queen of the South – last 6
LWLLLL
22 Aug
vs Alloa Athletic
0–2
L
11 Aug
vs Cumbernauld Colts
4–0
W
8 Aug
vs Peterhead
0–1
L
1 Aug
@ East Kilbride
1–5
L
25 Jul
@ Queen's Park
1–3
L
22 Jul
vs Aberdeen
1–4
L
1.2Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Hibernian U21 – last 2
LL
11 Aug
@ Clydebank
0–4
L
18 Jul
@ Gala Fairydean Rovers
0–1
L
0.0Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
0%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Queen of the South and Hibernian U21.
What is the prediction for Queen of the South vs Hibernian U21?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Queen of the South vs Hibernian U21?
On our numbers Queen of the South have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Hibernian U21 12%.
How many goals will there be in Queen of the South vs Hibernian U21?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Queen of the South vs Hibernian U21?
Our predicted score is Queen of the South 2–1 Hibernian U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Queen of the South vs Hibernian U21?
Queen of the South vs Hibernian U21 (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Palmerston 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.
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