Annan Athletic vs Hibernian U21 preview and prediction
The match
Annan Athletic host Hibernian U21 in the Challenge Cup on Saturday 26 September, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT) at Galabank.
Form guide
Annan Athletic's last 5: DLWWL Most recently they drew with Queen of the South 1–1 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 0.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Hibernian U21's last 5: LLLLL Most recently they lost to Alloa Athletic 1–4 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 5 of their last 5. Goals have dried up – just 0.2 per game.
Annan Athletic arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 2.4 for Annan Athletic and 0.9 for Hibernian U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 68% and both teams to score at 59%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Annan Athletic 71%, draw 17%, Hibernian U21 12%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.67.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Annan Athletic to win – a 71% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Annan Athletic 2–0 Hibernian U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Annan Athletic71%fair 1.40 · @1.22
Draw17%fair 5.93 · @6.00
Hibernian U2112%fair 8.54 · @8.00
3.27Expected goals
2.40Annan Athletic xG
0.87Hibernian U21 xG
59%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–011%
2–110%
1–09%
3–09%
1–18%
3–18%
From our goals model: Annan Athletic 2.4 – 0.9 Hibernian 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✓
71%
1.40
1.22
Double chance
Annan Athletic or draw✓
88%
1.13
1.07
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.70
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
1.08
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
68%
1.47
1.30
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
54%
1.87
1.91
Half-time result
Annan Athletic ahead at half-time✓
52%
1.91
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Annan Athletic / FT Annan Athletic✓
48%
2.09
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
11%
9.10
–
Form
Annan Athletic – last 6
DLWWLW
22 Sep
@ Queen of the South
1–1
D
19 Sep
@ Forfar Athletic
0–1
L
12 Sep
vs Elgin City
2–0
W
8 Sep
vs Motherwell U21
4–0
W
5 Sep
@ Kelty Hearts
1–2
L
29 Aug
vs Dumbarton
2–0
W
1.7Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Hibernian U21 – last 5
LLLLL
22 Sep
@ Alloa Athletic
1–4
L
8 Sep
@ Berwick Rangers
0–1
L
25 Aug
@ Queen of the South
0–1
L
11 Aug
@ Clydebank
0–4
L
18 Jul
@ Gala Fairydean Rovers
0–1
L
0.2Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
20%Both scored
40%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Annan Athletic and Hibernian U21.
What is the prediction for Annan Athletic vs Hibernian U21?
Our pick is Annan Athletic to win with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Annan Athletic vs Hibernian U21?
On our numbers Annan Athletic have a 71% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Hibernian U21 12%.
How many goals will there be in Annan Athletic vs Hibernian U21?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Annan Athletic vs Hibernian U21?
Our predicted score is Annan Athletic 2–0 Hibernian U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Annan Athletic vs Hibernian U21?
Annan Athletic vs Hibernian U21 (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 15:00 (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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