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Elgin City vs Dumbarton

Scotland Scotland

League Two 2025/2026 Borough Briggs
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AI Match Summary

Elgin City play Dumbarton in the League Two 2025/2026. It looks like a close match. Recently, Elgin City averaged 1.68 goals scored and 1.71 conceded. Dumbarton averaged 1.04 goals scored and 2.21 conceded. In past meetings, Elgin City won 1, Dumbarton won 0, and they drew 4. Their last match on Mar 14, 2026 ended 1:1. Our numbers estimate xG of 2.19 for Elgin City and 1.19 for Dumbarton. This points to a Elgin City double chance or over markets.

Win Probability Meter

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

41%
Elgin City
35%
Draws
24%
Dumbarton
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Elgin City

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

77% / High Confidence
  • Elgin City picked up more points recently compared to Dumbarton.
  • Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (2.19 vs 1.19 xG).
  • Past meetings show a clear pattern favoring the home side.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 61%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 90%
Over 1.5 Goals 90%
Over 2.5 Goals 61%
Over 3.5 Goals 37%
Over 4.5 Goals 18%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 59%
Elgin City Clean Sheet 20%
Dumbarton Clean Sheet 10%
First Half Goal 81%
Second Half Goal 86%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Elgin City Dumbarton
Matches Played 28 28
Wins 9 5
Draws 7 7
Losses 12 16
Goals Scored 1.68 1.04
Goals Conceded 1.71 2.21
Expected Goals (xG) 1.75 0.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.63 2.63

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 14, 2026 League Two
Elgin City vs Dumbarton
1:1
Jan 24, 2026 League Two
Dumbarton vs Elgin City
2:2
Nov 15, 2025 League Two
Elgin City vs Dumbarton
2:0
Aug 16, 2025 League Two
Dumbarton vs Elgin City
1:1
Apr 27, 2024 League Two
Dumbarton vs Elgin City
2:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Elgin City Compare

Top Goalscorer Sargent R.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.35
Avg xA / game 0.88

Dumbarton Compare

Top Goalscorer McIntosh L.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.68
Avg xA / game 0.42

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Elgin City 41 / 100
Dumbarton 24 / 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
Elgin City Dumbarton

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Double Chance: Elgin City or Draw (1X)
Secondary Pick Under 3.5 Goals
First Half Result Home Win (HT)
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

Value Bet Detector (+EV)

Matches where our model probability exceeds implied bookmaker odds

1X2 Home Win
Value Edge +24.2%
3.03
Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals
Value Edge +11%
1.82
*EV represents Expected Value. A positive value edge means the bookmaker has priced the selection significantly below its true statistical likelihood.

Attacking Heatmaps & Shot Locations

Dynamic heat overlays computed from tactical zone entries

Elgin City attacking → ← attacking Dumbarton

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Elgin City scored in 86% of their last 28 games.

Dumbarton let in goals in 86% of their last 28 matches.

Games between these two average 2.80 goals.

Elgin City went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Dumbarton lost 5 of their last 5 games.

Interactive Team Comparison Slider

Side-by-side comparison of team metrics

34 Points in last 5 22
1.75 Goals expected (xG) 0.75
1.63 Goals conceded expected (xGA) 2.63

League Standings

PosTeam P W D L GD Pts
1East Kilbride36216977:4669
2Spartans361810860:3964
3Clyde361414858:4156
4Forfar Athletic3613111251:4750
5Stranraer3612111346:4647
6Elgin City3611111451:5544
7Annan3610111547:5841
8Stirling369111646:6338
9Dumbarton3610101647:6135
10Edinburgh City361091745:7224