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Cowdenbeath vs East Stirlingshire - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Scotland
Lowland League 
Match Events
24'
24'
McLean P.
Assist: Mauchin D.
25'
25'
Williamson M.
Assist: Mwangi B.
70'
70'
Webb A.
AI Match Summary
Cowdenbeath in this Lowland League matchup, with the score ending 2-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Cowdenbeath.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
85%
15%
0%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Cowdenbeath
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
85%
/ Very High Confidence
- East Stirlingshire haven't matched Cowdenbeath's recent run of results.
- 85% — that's where the model lands on Cowdenbeath taking it.
- Regular Lowland League form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 38%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
Cowdenbeath Clean Sheet 17%
East Stirlingshire Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Cowdenbeath | East Stirlingshire |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 29 |
| Wins | 8 | 6 |
| Draws | 4 | 2 |
| Losses | 16 | 21 |
| Goals Scored | 1.54 | 1.17 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.61 | 2.45 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.81 | 1.38 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 15, 2026 Lowland League
Cowdenbeath vs East Stirlingshire
2:0
Jan 24, 2026 Lowland League
East Stirlingshire vs Cowdenbeath
1:4
Oct 4, 2025 Lowland League
Cowdenbeath vs East Stirlingshire
1:4
Jan 4, 2025 Lowland League
East Stirlingshire vs Cowdenbeath
3:1
Dec 28, 2024 Lowland League
Cowdenbeath vs East Stirlingshire
3:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Cowdenbeath Compare
Top Goalscorer McLean P.
1 Goals Assists Leader Williamson M.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.39
Avg xA / game 0.91
East Stirlingshire Compare
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.77
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Cowdenbeath 48 / 100
East Stirlingshire 22 / 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
Cowdenbeath East Stirlingshire
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Cowdenbeath Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Defensive concern: East Stirlingshire conceded in 93% of 29 recent games.
Games between these two average 3.80 goals.
East Stirlingshire's recent record shows 5 losses from the last 5 matches.
Cowdenbeath scored in 75% of their last 28 games.
Scoring Trends
Cowdenbeath VS East Stirlingshire
1.75 Goals Scored 0.75
2 Goals Conceded 1.88
100% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 50%
63% Over 3.5 13%
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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03 Oct
Cowdenbeath
4 : 0 Berwick
26 Sept
Cowdenbeath
1 : 3 Clyde
19 Sept
Cowdenbeath
3 : 1 Lochee United
15 Sept
Cowdenbeath
2 : 0 East Stirlingshire
08 Sept
Cowdenbeath
1 : 2 Kilmarnock B
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East Stirlingshire
(Away) 03 Oct
Bonnyton Thistle
2 : 0 East Stirlingshire
26 Sept
East Stirlingshire
1 : 2 Broxburn Athletic
19 Sept
Boness United
2 : 0 East Stirlingshire
15 Sept
Cowdenbeath
2 : 0 East Stirlingshire
12 Sept
East Stirlingshire
2 : 4 Linlithgow Rose
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03 Oct
Bonnyton Thistle
2 : 0 East Stirlingshire
19 Sept
Boness United
2 : 0 East Stirlingshire
15 Sept
Cowdenbeath
2 : 0 East Stirlingshire
29 Aug
Dunipace
0 : 3 East Stirlingshire
08 Aug
Bonnyrigg Rose
4 : 1 East Stirlingshire
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tranent FC | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 19:6 | 26 |
| 2 | Broxburn Athletic | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 16:9 | 23 |
| 3 | Linlithgow Rose | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 29:12 | 22 |
| 4 | Brechin | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 20:10 | 22 |
| 5 | Hill Of Beath | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 15:11 | 22 |
| 6 | Bonnyrigg Rose | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 23:9 | 18 |
| 7 | Lochee United | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 21:16 | 17 |
| 8 | Civil Service Strollers | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 16:16 | 16 |
| 9 | Boness United | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 17:22 | 13 |
| 10 | East Stirlingshire | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 14:21 | 10 |
| 11 | Cowdenbeath | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 13:15 | 9 |
| 12 | Musselburgh | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10:15 | 9 |
| 13 | Berwick | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9:17 | 5 |
| 14 | Dunipace | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6:20 | 4 |
| 15 | Gala Fairydean Rovers | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 9:22 | 3 |
| 16 | Stirling University | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 11:27 | 3 |
Promotion - League Two (Relegation - Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kilwinning Rangers | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 35:15 | 27 |
| 2 | Pollok | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 26:13 | 23 |
| 3 | Largs Thistle | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 15:10 | 23 |
| 4 | Auchinleck Talbot | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 35:12 | 22 |
| 5 | Clydebank FC | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 32:18 | 20 |
| 6 | Caledonian Braves | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 31:21 | 19 |
| 7 | Johnstone Burgh | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 22:16 | 18 |
| 8 | Celtic B | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 28:19 | 17 |
| 9 | Cumnock Juniors | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 26:20 | 17 |
| 10 | Troon FC | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 20:23 | 12 |
| 11 | Cumbernauld Colts | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 20:23 | 10 |
| 12 | Gretna 2008 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 25:33 | 10 |
| 13 | Renfrew | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 20:30 | 10 |
| 14 | Beith | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 14:28 | 9 |
| 15 | Albion Rovers | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10:21 | 8 |
| 16 | Newton Stewart | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9:37 | 4 |
| 17 | Dalbeattie Star | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6:35 | 1 |
Promotion - League Two (Relegation - Play Offs)
