Value bet: Gala Fairydean Rovers to win @ 1.85 – our chance 65% vs 54% implied by the price (edge +19%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultGala Fairydean Rovers to win ✗65% · @1.85
Double chanceEither team to win ✓85% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓66% · @1.40
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓71% · @1.42
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.73
Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Hearts U21 preview and prediction
The match
Gala Fairydean Rovers host Hearts U21 in the Challenge Cup on Tuesday 8 September, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT) at Netherdale.
Form guide
Gala Fairydean Rovers's last 5: LLLLL Most recently they lost to Lochee United 2–3 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 4 of their last 4. They average 1.0 scored and 3.7 conceded.
Hearts U21's last 5: LWWLL Most recently they lost to Spartans 0–5 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 3.5 conceded.
Hearts U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.2 points a game against 0.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.1 goals: 2.6 for Gala Fairydean Rovers and 1.4 for Hearts U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 71% and both teams to score at 66%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Value angle: Gala Fairydean Rovers to win at 1.85 – 65% on our numbers against 54% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 71% chance at odds of 1.42. Predicted score: Gala Fairydean Rovers 2–1 Hearts U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Gala Fairydean Rovers65%fair 1.55 · @1.85
Draw15%fair 6.75 · @4.00
Hearts U2121%fair 4.83 · @3.20
4.06Expected goals
2.63Gala Fairydean Rovers xG
1.43Hearts U21 xG
66%Both score
71%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
3–17%
1–16%
2–26%
2–06%
3–25%
From our goals model: Gala Fairydean Rovers 2.6 – 1.4 Hearts 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
Gala Fairydean Rovers to win✗
65%
1.55
1.85 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
85%
1.17
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
66%
1.53
1.40
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
71%
1.40
1.42
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
52%
1.94
2.05 ▲
Half-time result
Gala Fairydean Rovers ahead at half-time✗
48%
2.06
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Gala Fairydean Rovers / FT Gala Fairydean Rovers✗
42%
2.39
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.73
–
Form
Gala Fairydean Rovers – last 6
LLLLLL
29 Aug
vs Lochee United
2–3
L
25 Aug
@ Stranraer
0–3
L
22 Aug
vs Hill Of Beath Hawthorn
3–4
L
11 Aug
vs Rangers U21
0–4
L
8 Aug
@ Linlithgow Rose
0–5
L
1 Aug
vs Bo'ness United
1–3
L
1.0Scored / game
3.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Hearts U21 – last 6
LWWLLD
25 Aug
@ Spartans
0–5
L
11 Aug
@ Berwick Rangers
4–3
W
10 Apr
vs Albion Rovers
3–0
W
3 Apr
@ East Stirlingshire
2–4
L
20 Mar
vs Clydebank
0–8
L
6 Mar
vs Gretna 2008
1–1
D
1.7Scored / game
3.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Gala Fairydean Rovers and Hearts U21.
What is the prediction for Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Hearts U21?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.42.
Who will win Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Hearts U21?
On our numbers Gala Fairydean Rovers have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Hearts U21 21%.
How many goals will there be in Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Hearts U21?
We expect about 4.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Hearts U21?
Our predicted score is Gala Fairydean Rovers 2–1 Hearts U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.1 goals in total.
When is Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Hearts U21?
Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Hearts U21 (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Netherdale.
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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