Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic vs Motherwell U21 preview and prediction
The match
Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic host Motherwell U21 in the Challenge Cup on Saturday 26 September, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT) at New Dundas Park.
Form guide
Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic's last 5: LWWLL Most recently they lost to Airdrie United 1–6 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 2.5 conceded.
Motherwell U21's last 4: LLLL Most recently they lost to East Fife 1–4 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 4 of their last 4. They average 1.0 scored and 3.8 conceded.
Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.0 points a game against 0.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.0 goals: 2.6 for Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic and 1.4 for Motherwell U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 74% likely and both teams score in 64% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic 2–1 Motherwell U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic67%fair 1.48 · @1.38
Draw11%fair 9.50 · @5.50
Motherwell U2122%fair 4.54 · @4.75
3.99Expected goals
2.61Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic xG
1.38Motherwell U21 xG
64%Both score
74%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
3–18%
1–17%
2–06%
2–26%
3–05%
From our goals model: Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic 2.6 – 1.4 Motherwell 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
Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic to win✓
67%
1.48
1.38
Double chance
Either team to win✓
89%
1.12
1.12
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
64%
1.56
1.53
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
89%
1.13
1.10
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.33
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
53%
1.88
1.83
Half-time result
Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic ahead at half-time✓
49%
2.05
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic / FT Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic✓
42%
2.35
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.49
–
Form
Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic – last 6
LWWLLL
22 Sep
vs Airdrie United
1–6
L
19 Sep
vs Stirling University
6–1
W
16 Sep
@ Gala Fairydean Rovers
2–1
W
12 Sep
@ Civil Service Strollers
0–2
L
8 Sep
@ East Kilbride
1–3
L
29 Aug
vs Hill Of Beath Hawthorn
1–2
L
1.8Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Motherwell U21 – last 4
LLLL
15 Sep
@ East Fife
1–4
L
8 Sep
@ Annan Athletic
0–4
L
25 Aug
@ Alloa Athletic
0–3
L
11 Aug
@ Kelty Hearts
3–4
L
1.0Scored / game
3.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic and Motherwell U21.
What is the prediction for Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic vs Motherwell U21?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic vs Motherwell U21?
On our numbers Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic have a 67% chance of winning, the draw 11% and Motherwell U21 22%.
How many goals will there be in Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic vs Motherwell U21?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 74% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic vs Motherwell U21?
Our predicted score is Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic 2–1 Motherwell U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic vs Motherwell U21?
Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic vs Motherwell U21 (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at New Dundas Park.
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.