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East Fife vs Linlithgow Rose - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Scotland Scotland

League Cup MGM Timber Bayview Stadium, Methil
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Match Events

3' Event
Berry J.
Assist: McGowan A.
28'
Skinner G.
41'
Ross C.

AI Match Summary

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

Win Probability Meter

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

21%
East Fife
15%
Draws
64%
Linlithgow Rose
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Linlithgow Rose

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

64% / High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Linlithgow Rose come out ahead of East Fife on wins alone.
  • Linlithgow Rose are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • Linlithgow Rose arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor East Fife, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
  • 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 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) 73.4%
East Fife Clean Sheet 10%
Linlithgow Rose Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric East Fife Linlithgow Rose
Matches Played 27 29
Wins 7 18
Draws 11 3
Losses 9 8
Goals Scored 1.3 2.24
Goals Conceded 1.41 1.21
Expected Goals (xG) 1.56 2.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 21, 2026 League Cup
East Fife vs Linlithgow Rose
3:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

East Fife Compare

Top Goalscorer Austin N.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Slattery P.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.2
Avg xA / game 0.78

Linlithgow Rose Compare

Top Goalscorer Berry J.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.99
Avg xA / game 1.22

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

East Fife 10 / 100
Linlithgow Rose 83 / 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
East Fife Linlithgow Rose

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Linlithgow Rose Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:5
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

These sides typically produce 4.00 goals when they meet.

East Fife's goal record stands at 67% scoring rate across 27 recent games.

Linlithgow Rose's defensive record shows goals conceded in 67% of 27 matches.

East Fife has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

East Fife VS Linlithgow Rose
1.75 Goals Scored 2.63
1.75 Goals Conceded 1.38
88% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 75%
50% Over 3.5 75%

Recent Form & Match History

East Fife

(Home)
03 Oct
East Fife
0 : 3
East Kilbride
26 Sept
East Fife
0 : 2
Clydebank FC
19 Sept
East Fife
1 : 2
Montrose
15 Sept
East Fife
4 : 1
Motherwell B
12 Sept
Queen of the South
1 : 1
East Fife
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Linlithgow Rose

(Away)
03 Oct
Linlithgow Rose
0 : 1
Clydebank FC
26 Sept
Linlithgow Rose
4 : 1
Boness United
19 Sept
Broxburn Athletic
0 : 4
Linlithgow Rose
15 Sept
Linlithgow Rose
4 : 0
Dunipace
12 Sept
East Stirlingshire
2 : 4
Linlithgow Rose
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Aberdeen 4 4 0 0 11:2 12
2 Queen's Park 4 3 0 1 9:4 9
3 Kelty Hearts 4 2 0 2 4:8 5
4 Queen of the South 4 1 0 3 6:8 4
5 Brora Rangers 4 0 0 4 3:11 0
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League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Dundee Utd 4 3 0 1 8:1 9
2 Montrose 4 3 0 1 5:2 9
3 Arbroath 4 2 0 2 3:6 6
4 Stirling 4 1 0 3 3:5 3
5 Spartans 4 1 0 3 4:9 3
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League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 St. Mirren 4 3 0 1 12:4 9
2 Dunfermline 4 3 0 1 10:4 9
3 East Kilbride 4 2 0 2 13:10 6
4 Dumbarton 4 1 0 3 6:13 3
5 Cove Rangers 4 1 0 3 3:13 3
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League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Ross County 4 4 0 0 11:3 11
2 Dundee FC 4 3 0 1 14:3 10
3 Clyde 4 2 0 2 6:8 6
4 Airdrieonians 4 1 0 3 5:8 3
5 Annan 4 0 0 4 2:16 0
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League Standings (Group 5)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Stenhousemuir 4 4 0 0 6:3 10
2 Partick 4 3 0 1 13:3 9
3 Livingston 4 2 0 2 11:1 8
4 Forfar Athletic 4 1 0 3 3:15 3
5 Brechin 4 0 0 4 2:13 0
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League Standings (Group 6)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Inverness 4 4 0 0 5:1 11
2 East Fife 4 3 0 1 7:3 9
3 St Johnstone 4 2 0 2 6:2 7
4 Linlithgow Rose 4 1 0 3 2:7 3
5 Morton 4 0 0 4 0:7 0
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League Standings (Group 7)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Ayr 4 4 0 0 10:3 12
2 Falkirk 4 2 0 2 9:2 7
3 Edinburgh City 4 2 0 2 4:7 6
4 Alloa 4 2 0 2 4:9 4
5 Stranraer 4 0 0 4 4:10 1
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League Standings (Group 8)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Kilmarnock 4 3 0 1 2:0 9
2 Hamilton 4 3 0 1 7:2 8
3 Raith 4 2 0 2 5:2 8
4 Peterhead 4 2 0 2 3:3 5
5 Elgin City 4 0 0 4 2:12 0
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