Challenge Cup · Scotland · Meadowbank Sports Centre
Edinburgh City vs Dundee United II prediction & analysis
Edinburgh City to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.47 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Edinburgh City 2.3 – 0.9 Dundee United II expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Edinburgh City are clear favourites at home with a 68% chance of winning, against 13% for Dundee United II.
Edinburgh City have taken 11 points from their last 6 matches (3W 2D 1L), scoring 2.5 and conceding 1.5 per game. Dundee United II have 3 points from their last 3 (1W 0D 2L), averaging 1.0 scored and 3.0 conceded. Edinburgh City come into this in clearly the better form.
We expect around 3.2 goals (2.3 for Edinburgh City, 0.9 for Dundee United II). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on this projection. Most likely scores: 2–0 (11%), 2–1 (10%), 1–0 (10%).
Our pick is Edinburgh City to win at a 68% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.25 is close to our fair price of 1.47.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Edinburgh City to win ✓ | 68% | 1.47 | 1.25 |
| Double chance | Edinburgh City or draw ✓ | 87% | 1.15 | 1.05 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✗ | 62% | 1.63 | 1.57 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✗ | 82% | 1.21 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✗ | 61% | 1.63 | – |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✓ | 61% | 1.64 | – |
| Half-time result | Edinburgh City ahead at half-time ✓ | 50% | 2.00 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Edinburgh City / FT Edinburgh City ✓ | 45% | 2.22 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 2–0 ✗ | 11% | 9.23 | – |
Form
Edinburgh City – last 6
| 19 Sep | @ Kelty Hearts | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | vs Stirling Albion | 7–3 | W |
| 8 Sep | vs Queen of the South | 1–1 | D |
| 5 Sep | @ Clyde | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Aug | vs Forfar Athletic | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Aug | @ Hamilton Academical | 1–0 | W |
Dundee United II – last 3
| 8 Sep | @ Formartine United | 3–2 | W |
| 25 Aug | @ Cove Rangers | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Aug | @ Clachnacuddin | 0–5 | L |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Edinburgh City and Dundee United II.
More Challenge Cup predictions
League hub
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
East Kilbride3
Celtic II3Frequently asked questions
What is the prediction for Edinburgh City vs Dundee United II?
Our pick is Edinburgh City to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Edinburgh City vs Dundee United II?
On our numbers Edinburgh City have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Dundee United II 13%.
How many goals will there be in Edinburgh City vs Dundee United II?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
When is Edinburgh City vs Dundee United II?
Edinburgh City vs Dundee United II (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 22 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.