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Dunfermline vs Kelty Hearts - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Scotland Scotland

Challenge Cup East End Park, Dunfermline
Tue, Nov 24, 2026
VS
07:45 PM
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AI Match Summary

The first leg ended 2-1. The second leg of this knockout tie follows. Recent head-to-head results give a strong hint here. Dunfermline have averaged 1.33 scored and 0.9 conceded recently, against Kelty Hearts's 1.44 scored and 2.15 conceded. Past meetings favor Dunfermline slightly — 4-0-1 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Jul 4, 2026, ending 0:3. Model xG sits at 1.88 vs 1.31, favoring Dunfermline. Home (1) are the model's selection here, or BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

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

58%
Dunfermline
15%
Draws
27%
Kelty Hearts
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Dunfermline

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

58% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Dunfermline come out ahead of Kelty Hearts on wins alone.
  • Model gives Dunfermline a 58% chance of winning this.
  • Dunfermline have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Dunfermline, who have won 2 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 Dunfermline have taken 4 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 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71.8%
Dunfermline Clean Sheet 18%
Kelty Hearts Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Dunfermline Kelty Hearts
Matches Played 30 27
Wins 13 11
Draws 10 0
Losses 7 16
Goals Scored 1.33 1.44
Goals Conceded 0.9 2.15
Expected Goals (xG) 1.88 1.31
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 4, 2026 Club Friendly
Kelty Hearts vs Dunfermline
0:3
Feb 7, 2026 Scottish Cup
Dunfermline vs Kelty Hearts
2:0
Jul 5, 2025 Club Friendly
Kelty Hearts vs Dunfermline
1:3
Oct 12, 2024 Challenge Cup
Dunfermline vs Kelty Hearts
2:1
Apr 1, 2023 League One
Dunfermline vs Kelty Hearts
0:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Dunfermline 85 / 100
Kelty Hearts 10 / 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
Dunfermline Kelty Hearts

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Dunfermline 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: Kelty Hearts conceded in 89% of 27 recent games.

Recent resilience: Dunfermline stayed unbeaten in 5 of the last 5 games.

Dunfermline scored in 73% of their last 30 games.

H2H data points to 2.40 goals as a typical output.

Scoring Trends

Dunfermline VS Kelty Hearts
1.75 Goals Scored 1.5
1.13 Goals Conceded 2
63% Over 1.5 88%
38% Over 2.5 75%
38% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Dunfermline

(Home)
06 Nov
Raith
0 : 0
Dunfermline
03 Nov
Bonnyrigg Rose
2 : 4
Dunfermline
31 Oct
Dunfermline
5 : 1
Inverness
27 Oct
Stenhousemuir
0 : 1
Dunfermline
24 Oct
Queen's Park
0 : 1
Dunfermline
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Kelty Hearts

(Away)
03 Nov
Morton
0 : 1
Kelty Hearts
31 Oct
Kelty Hearts
0 : 1
Elgin City
24 Oct
Edinburgh City
4 : 1
Kelty Hearts
17 Oct
Kelty Hearts
2 : 1
Forfar Athletic
13 Oct
East Kilbride
2 : 1
Kelty Hearts
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
Spartans 0
Livingston 2
St. Mirren B 1
Peterhead 2
Hamilton 2
Raith 1
Formartine Utd 0
Cove Rangers 2
East Kilbride 7
Stirling 3
Edinburgh City 0
Partick 3
Bonnyrigg Rose 2
Dunfermline 4
Morton 0
Kelty Hearts 1
Ross County 2
Celtic B 0
Stenhousemuir 4
Berwick 1
Arbroath 1
Queen of the South 0
Airdrieonians 5
Elgin City 0
Annan 0
Ayr 2
Inverness 1
Montrose 0
Clydebank FC 1
Alloa 0
Aberdeen B 1
Queen's Park 2
1/8-finals
Livingston -
Peterhead -
Hamilton -
Cove Rangers -
East Kilbride -
Partick -
Dunfermline -
Kelty Hearts -
Ross County -
Stenhousemuir -
Arbroath -
Airdrieonians -
Ayr -
Inverness -
Clydebank FC -
Queen's Park -
Quarter-finals
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Semi-finals
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Final
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