Annan Athletic vs Motherwell U21 preview and prediction
The match
Annan Athletic host Motherwell U21 in the Challenge Cup on Tuesday 8 September, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT) at Galabank.
Form guide
Annan Athletic's last 5: LWDLL Most recently they lost to Kelty Hearts 1–2 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.8 goals: 2.8 for Annan Athletic and 1.0 for Motherwell U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score in 64% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Annan Athletic 73%, draw 19%, Motherwell U21 8%.
Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.53.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Annan Athletic to win – a 73% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Annan Athletic 2–0 Motherwell U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Annan Athletic73%fair 1.37 · @1.28
Draw19%fair 5.22 · @5.60
Motherwell U218%fair 12.46 · @7.00
3.75Expected goals
2.78Annan Athletic xG
0.97Motherwell U21 xG
64%Both score
72%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–09%
2–19%
3–08%
3–18%
1–07%
1–16%
From our goals model: Annan Athletic 2.8 – 1.0 Motherwell 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
Annan Athletic to win✓
73%
1.37
1.28
Double chance
Annan Athletic or draw✓
92%
1.09
1.04
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
64%
1.56
1.53
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
89%
1.13
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
72%
1.38
1.28
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
52%
1.92
1.77
Half-time result
Annan Athletic ahead at half-time✓
56%
1.77
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Annan Athletic / FT Annan Athletic✓
52%
1.92
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
9%
10.99
–
Form
Annan Athletic – last 6
LWDLLL
5 Sep
@ Kelty Hearts
1–2
L
29 Aug
vs Dumbarton
2–0
W
25 Aug
vs Berwick Rangers
2–2
D
22 Aug
@ Edinburgh City
0–1
L
15 Aug
vs Clyde
1–2
L
11 Aug
@ Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic
0–1
L
1.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Motherwell U21 – last 2
LL
25 Aug
@ Alloa Athletic
0–3
L
11 Aug
@ Kelty Hearts
3–4
L
1.5Scored / game
3.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Annan Athletic and Motherwell U21.
What is the prediction for Annan Athletic vs Motherwell U21?
Our pick is Annan Athletic to win with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Annan Athletic vs Motherwell U21?
On our numbers Annan Athletic have a 73% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Motherwell U21 8%.
How many goals will there be in Annan Athletic vs Motherwell U21?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Annan Athletic vs Motherwell U21?
Our predicted score is Annan Athletic 2–0 Motherwell U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is Annan Athletic vs Motherwell U21?
Annan Athletic vs Motherwell U21 (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Galabank.
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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