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Elgin City vs Stranraer

Scotland Scotland

League Two Borough Briggs, Elgin
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Match Events

7' Event
Mason S.
Assist: Bruce Z.
13' Event
McManus D.
Assist: Traynor A.
34'
Nair K.

AI Match Summary

Stranraer in this League Two matchup, with the score ending 1-5 — backing the pre-match view that favored Stranraer.

Win Probability Meter

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

34%
Elgin City
15%
Draws
51%
Stranraer
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Stranraer

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

51% / Medium Confidence
  • Elgin City average 1.97 goals a game right now, well clear of Stranraer's 1.55.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 39%.
  • 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 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 50.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 23%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.6%
Elgin City Clean Sheet 10%
Stranraer Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Elgin City Stranraer
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 11 11
Draws 6 5
Losses 12 13
Goals Scored 1.97 1.55
Goals Conceded 1.48 1.34
Expected Goals (xG) 1.94 1.94
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 19, 2026 League Two
Elgin City vs Stranraer
1:5
May 2, 2026 League Two
Elgin City vs Stranraer
0:1
Feb 28, 2026 League Two
Stranraer vs Elgin City
1:2
Dec 13, 2025 League Two
Elgin City vs Stranraer
1:2
Sep 20, 2025 League Two
Stranraer vs Elgin City
1:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Elgin City Compare

Top Goalscorer Booth L.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.49
Avg xA / game 0.97

Stranraer Compare

Top Goalscorer Mason S.
2 Goals
Assists Leader McManus D.
2 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.76
Avg xA / game 1.08

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Elgin City 30 / 100
Stranraer 29 / 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 Stranraer

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Stranraer Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Elgin City scored in 83% of their last 29 games.

Stranraer has conceded goals in 72% of their last 29 outings.

H2H data points to 3.00 goals as a typical output.

Solid form: Elgin City remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Elgin City VS Stranraer
2.75 Goals Scored 2.25
1.63 Goals Conceded 1.13
100% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 75%
63% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Elgin City

(Home)
22 Sept
Elgin City
3 : 0
Dundee FC B
19 Sept
Elgin City
1 : 5
Stranraer
12 Sept
Annan
2 : 0
Elgin City
08 Sept
Elgin City
7 : 0
Fraserburgh
05 Sept
Dumbarton
2 : 1
Elgin City
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Stranraer

(Away)
22 Sept
Berwick
3 : 2
Stranraer
19 Sept
Elgin City
1 : 5
Stranraer
12 Sept
Stranraer
3 : 1
Dumbarton
05 Sept
Forfar Athletic
0 : 3
Stranraer
01 Sept
Stranraer
3 : 4
Celtic B
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Clyde 8 5 2 1 19:10 17
2 Stranraer 8 5 1 2 17:8 16
3 Spartans 8 3 3 2 19:15 12
4 Elgin City 8 3 2 3 19:14 11
5 Forfar Athletic 8 3 2 3 8:13 11
6 Edinburgh City 8 4 2 2 19:15 9
7 Annan 8 3 0 5 9:10 9
8 Dumbarton 8 3 0 5 8:14 9
9 Kelty Hearts 8 3 0 5 11:18 9
10 Stirling 8 1 2 5 10:22 5
Promotion - League One 2027/2028 (Main)
Promotion - League One (Relegation - Play Offs)
Relegation - League Two (Relegation - Play Offs)