The Challenge Cup sees East Kilbride take on Celtic II on Tuesday 22 September, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT) at K-Park Training Academy.
Form guide
East Kilbride's last 5: WWWLL Most recently they beat Alloa Athletic 2–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Celtic II's last 5: LWLWD Most recently they lost to Gretna 2008 1–3 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 2.3 conceded.
East Kilbride arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 5.2 goals: 3.4 for East Kilbride and 1.8 for Celtic II. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 89% likely and both teams score in 70% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: East Kilbride 65%, draw 19%, Celtic II 16%.
Both teams to score: yes (70%) at 1.55.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 70% chance at odds of 1.55, above our fair price of 1.44, so there is value in it. Predicted score: East Kilbride 3–1 Celtic II. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
East Kilbride65%fair 1.53 · @1.25
Draw19%fair 5.20 · @5.00
Celtic II16%fair 6.42 · @9.00
5.17Expected goals
3.36East Kilbride xG
1.81Celtic II xG
70%Both score
89%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
3–16%
3–26%
2–16%
4–15%
2–25%
4–25%
From our goals model: East Kilbride 3.4 – 1.8 Celtic II 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
East Kilbride to win✗
65%
1.53
1.25
Double chance
East Kilbride or draw✓
84%
1.18
1.05
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
70%
1.44
1.55 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
96%
1.04
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
89%
1.12
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
–
Half-time result
East Kilbride ahead at half-time✗
53%
1.88
–
Half-time / full-time
HT East Kilbride / FT East Kilbride✗
46%
2.15
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–1✗
6%
15.39
–
Form
East Kilbride – last 6
WWWLLW
19 Sep
@ Alloa Athletic
2–1
W
12 Sep
vs Peterhead
3–1
W
8 Sep
vs Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic
3–1
W
5 Sep
vs Hamilton Academical
0–1
L
29 Aug
@ Ross County
0–4
L
25 Aug
@ Cowdenbeath
3–1
W
1.8Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Celtic II – last 6
LWLWDD
19 Sep
@ Gretna 2008
1–3
L
15 Sep
vs Dalbeattie Star
2–0
W
12 Sep
@ Kilwinning Rangers
0–4
L
1 Sep
@ Stranraer
4–3
W
28 Aug
vs Auchinleck Talbot
2–2
D
25 Aug
@ Dumbarton
2–2
D
1.8Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between East Kilbride and Celtic II.
What is the prediction for East Kilbride vs Celtic II?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.55.
Who will win East Kilbride vs Celtic II?
On our numbers East Kilbride have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Celtic II 16%.
How many goals will there be in East Kilbride vs Celtic II?
We expect about 5.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 89% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for East Kilbride vs Celtic II?
Our predicted score is East Kilbride 3–1 Celtic II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.2 goals in total.
When is East Kilbride vs Celtic II?
East Kilbride vs Celtic II (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at K-Park Training Academy.
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.
Alloa Athletic4
Hibernian U211
Banks O' Dee2
Aberdeen U211
Berwick Rangers3
Stranraer2
Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic1
Airdrie United6
Clachnacuddin1
Ross County5
Clyde1
Rangers U212
Dumbarton3
Kilmarnock II2
Edinburgh City1
Dundee United II0