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Elgin City vs Dumbarton - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Scotland Scotland

League Two Borough Briggs, Elgin
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
VS
03:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Elgin City host Dumbarton in the League Two. This looks like a genuine coin-flip fixture. Dumbarton have shipped 2.36 goals a game lately, while Elgin City have conceded 1.43 and scored 2.07. Past meetings favor Elgin City slightly — 1-1-3 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Sep 5, 2026, ending 2:1. Model xG sits at 1.69 vs 1.50, favoring Elgin City. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 2-1.

Win Probability Meter

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

47%
Elgin City
20%
Draws
33%
Dumbarton
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Elgin City

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

47% / Medium Confidence
  • Elgin City carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Win probability leans Elgin City's way, sitting at 60%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • 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 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.4%
Elgin City Clean Sheet 16%
Dumbarton Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Elgin City Dumbarton
Matches Played 28 28
Wins 12 9
Draws 6 2
Losses 10 17
Goals Scored 2.07 1.21
Goals Conceded 1.43 2.36
Expected Goals (xG) 1.69 1.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 5, 2026 League Two
Dumbarton vs Elgin City
2:1
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

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Elgin City 57 / 100
Dumbarton 18 / 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

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Elgin City 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

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

Elgin City found the back of the net in 79% of recent matches (28 games).

H2H data points to 2.60 goals as a typical output.

Elgin City went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Elgin City VS Dumbarton
1.88 Goals Scored 1.75
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.5
63% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 75%
25% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Elgin City

(Home)
24 Oct
Stirling University
1 : 2
Elgin City
17 Oct
Elgin City
0 : 0
Edinburgh City
13 Oct
Elgin City
0 : 1
Aberdeen B
10 Oct
Forfar Athletic
1 : 2
Elgin City
03 Oct
Elgin City
6 : 2
Clyde
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Dumbarton

(Away)
24 Oct
Dumbarton
1 : 0
Keith
17 Oct
Dumbarton
1 : 1
Stirling
13 Oct
Clydebank FC
4 : 0
Dumbarton
10 Oct
Clyde
2 : 1
Dumbarton
03 Oct
Dumbarton
2 : 1
Forfar Athletic
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Stranraer 11 7 2 2 25:9 23
2 Clyde 11 7 2 2 27:18 23
3 Elgin City 11 5 3 3 27:17 18
4 Spartans 11 4 3 4 22:20 15
5 Kelty Hearts 11 5 0 6 16:21 15
6 Dumbarton 11 4 1 6 12:18 13
7 Stirling 11 3 3 5 14:24 12
8 Edinburgh City 11 4 4 3 20:18 11
9 Forfar Athletic 11 3 2 6 11:19 11
10 Annan 11 3 0 8 11:21 9
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