Edinburgh City vs Queen of the South prediction & analysis
66%
Footrivo pick
Queen of the South to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.75 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.75Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultQueen of the South to win ✗66% · @1.75
Double chanceEither team to win ✗88% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.50
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.29
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗11% · fair 8.74
Edinburgh City vs Queen of the South preview and prediction
The match
Edinburgh City host Queen of the South in the Challenge Cup on Tuesday 8 September, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT) at Meadowbank Sports Centre.
Form guide
Edinburgh City's last 5: LDWWW Most recently they lost to Clyde 2–3 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 0.8 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Queen of the South's last 5: WLWLW Most recently they beat Airdrie United 2–1 at home. They average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Edinburgh City arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 0.9 for Edinburgh City and 1.9 for Queen of the South. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 57%, both teams to score at 59%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Edinburgh City 22%, draw 12%, Queen of the South 66%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.50.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Queen of the South to win – a 66% chance at odds of 1.75, above our fair price of 1.51, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Edinburgh City 0–1 Queen of the South. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Edinburgh City22%fair 4.61 · @3.70
Draw12%fair 8.23 · @3.80
Queen of the South66%fair 1.51 · @1.75
2.82Expected goals
0.90Edinburgh City xG
1.92Queen of the South xG
59%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–111%
0–211%
1–110%
1–210%
0–37%
1–36%
From our goals model: Edinburgh City 0.9 – 1.9 Queen of the South 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✗
66%
1.51
1.75 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
88%
1.14
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.68
1.50
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.29
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
57%
1.75
1.53
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
64%
1.55
1.55
Half-time result
Queen of the South ahead at half-time✗
44%
2.26
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Queen of the South / FT Queen of the South✗
39%
2.57
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
11%
8.74
–
Form
Edinburgh City – last 6
LDWWWW
5 Sep
@ Clyde
2–3
L
28 Aug
vs Forfar Athletic
1–1
D
25 Aug
@ Hamilton Academical
1–0
W
22 Aug
vs Annan Athletic
1–0
W
15 Aug
@ Dumbarton
3–0
W
11 Aug
vs Cowdenbeath
3–1
W
1.8Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Queen of the South – last 6
WLWLWL
5 Sep
vs Airdrie United
2–1
W
29 Aug
@ Montrose
1–2
L
25 Aug
vs Hibernian U21
1–0
W
22 Aug
vs Alloa Athletic
0–2
L
11 Aug
vs Cumbernauld Colts
4–0
W
8 Aug
vs Peterhead
0–1
L
1.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Edinburgh City and Queen of the South.
What is the prediction for Edinburgh City vs Queen of the South?
Our pick is Queen of the South to win with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Edinburgh City vs Queen of the South?
On our numbers Edinburgh City have a 22% chance of winning, the draw 12% and Queen of the South 66%.
How many goals will there be in Edinburgh City vs Queen of the South?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Edinburgh City vs Queen of the South?
Our predicted score is Edinburgh City 0–1 Queen of the South, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Edinburgh City vs Queen of the South?
Edinburgh City vs Queen of the South (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 19:45 (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.
Annan Athletic4
Motherwell U210
Banks O' Dee1
Forfar Athletic1
Clydebank1
Alloa Athletic1
Cove Rangers6
Dumbarton1
Elgin City7
Fraserburgh0
Formartine United2
Dundee United II3
Gala Fairydean Rovers1
Hearts U216
Montrose3
Dundee II2