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Cowdenbeath vs East Kilbride - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Scotland Scotland

Challenge Cup Central Park, Cowdenbeath
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Match Events

6' Event
McGrattan L.
Assist: Elliott C.
42' Event
Williamson M.
77' Event
McGrattan L.
Assist: Zaid M.

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 1-3. The second leg ended 1-3.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

42%
Cowdenbeath
20%
Draws
38%
East Kilbride
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Cowdenbeath

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

42% / Low Confidence
  • Cowdenbeath haven't matched East Kilbride's recent run of results.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 39% draw probability.
  • East Kilbride arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor East Kilbride, who have won 3 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • These two have met 5 times recently and East Kilbride have taken 5 of them.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 36.8%
Cowdenbeath Clean Sheet 68%
East Kilbride Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Cowdenbeath East Kilbride
Matches Played 28 27
Wins 8 15
Draws 4 5
Losses 16 7
Goals Scored 1.54 2.59
Goals Conceded 1.61 1.59
Expected Goals (xG) 1.63 1.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 25, 2026 Challenge Cup
Cowdenbeath vs East Kilbride
1:3
Oct 16, 2024 Lowland League
East Kilbride vs Cowdenbeath
8:3
Aug 17, 2024 Lowland League
Cowdenbeath vs East Kilbride
1:4
Feb 10, 2024 Lowland League
Cowdenbeath vs East Kilbride
1:2
Aug 26, 2023 Lowland League
East Kilbride vs Cowdenbeath
4:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Cowdenbeath Compare

Top Goalscorer Williamson M.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81

East Kilbride Compare

Top Goalscorer McGrattan L.
2 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.48
Avg xA / game 0.91

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Cowdenbeath 41 / 100
East Kilbride 30 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Cowdenbeath East Kilbride

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Cowdenbeath Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 4:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

These sides typically produce 5.80 goals when they meet.

Cowdenbeath scored in 75% of their last 28 games.

Defensive concern: East Kilbride conceded in 74% of 27 recent games.

Cowdenbeath went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Cowdenbeath VS East Kilbride
1.38 Goals Scored 2.13
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.88
75% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 88%
38% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

Cowdenbeath

(Home)
03 Oct
Cowdenbeath
4 : 0
Berwick
26 Sept
Cowdenbeath
1 : 3
Clyde
23 Sept
Hamilton
1 : 0
Cowdenbeath
19 Sept
Cowdenbeath
3 : 1
Lochee United
15 Sept
Cowdenbeath
2 : 0
East Stirlingshire
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East Kilbride

(Away)
10 Oct
East Kilbride
2 : 2
Airdrieonians
03 Oct
East Fife
0 : 3
East Kilbride
26 Sept
Stranraer
4 : 3
East Kilbride
22 Sept
East Kilbride
3 : 3
Celtic B
19 Sept
Alloa
1 : 2
East Kilbride
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Clydebank FC 5 4 1 0 13:4 13
2 Ross County 5 4 0 1 28:6 12
3 Airdrieonians 5 4 0 1 18:6 12
4 Elgin City 5 4 0 1 14:2 12
5 Cove Rangers 5 4 0 1 17:6 12
6 Peterhead 5 4 0 1 11:4 12
7 Alloa 5 3 2 0 12:5 11
8 Queen of the South 5 3 2 0 11:4 11
9 East Kilbride 5 3 1 1 17:12 10
10 Stirling 5 3 1 1 14:10 10
11 Edinburgh City 5 3 1 1 6:4 10
12 St. Mirren B 5 3 0 2 14:8 9
13 Hamilton 5 3 0 2 9:4 9
14 Montrose 5 3 0 2 11:7 9
15 Celtic B 5 2 3 0 15:12 9
16 Formartine Utd 5 3 0 2 11:8 9
17 Kelty Hearts 5 3 0 2 14:13 9
18 Bonnyrigg Rose 5 3 0 2 8:10 9
19 Hearts B 5 3 0 2 15:26 9
20 Annan 5 2 2 1 9:5 8
21 Spartans 5 2 2 1 8:6 8
22 Aberdeen B 5 2 1 2 10:8 7
23 East Fife 5 2 1 2 12:11 7
24 Forfar Athletic 5 2 1 2 5:7 7
25 Berwick 5 2 1 2 10:15 7
26 Dumbarton 5 2 1 2 10:15 7
27 Stranraer 5 2 0 3 13:12 6
28 Rangers B 5 2 0 3 11:10 6
29 Clachnacuddin 5 1 1 3 10:12 4
30 Kilmarnock B 5 1 1 3 8:13 4
31 Banks O' Dee 5 1 1 3 6:14 4
32 Fraserburgh 5 1 1 3 5:18 4
33 Clyde 5 1 0 4 6:14 3
34 Dundee Utd B 5 1 0 4 4:12 3
35 Cumbernauld Colts 5 0 2 3 4:13 2
36 Gala Fairydean Rovers 5 0 2 3 3:15 2
37 Cowdenbeath 5 0 0 5 4:12 0
38 Dundee FC B 5 0 0 5 4:13 0
39 Hibernian B 5 0 0 5 2:12 0
40 Motherwell B 5 0 0 5 4:18 0
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