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Spartans vs Elgin City - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Scotland Scotland

League Two Ainslie Park, Edinburgh
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Match Events

29'
Gallagher M.
30' Event
McNulty M.
33' Event
MacIver J.
(Penalty)

AI Match Summary

The League Two game between Spartans and Elgin City finished 3-3.

Win Probability Meter

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

32%
Spartans
20%
Draws
48%
Elgin City
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Elgin City

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

48% / Medium Confidence
  • Elgin City carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Win probability leans Elgin City's way, sitting at 60%.
  • Regular League Two form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • 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 38%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
Spartans Clean Sheet 10%
Elgin City Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Spartans Elgin City
Matches Played 28 29
Wins 9 12
Draws 10 5
Losses 9 12
Goals Scored 1.64 2.03
Goals Conceded 1.54 1.52
Expected Goals (xG) 1.44 2.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 22, 2026 League Two
Spartans vs Elgin City
3:3
Apr 25, 2026 League Two
Spartans vs Elgin City
1:1
Jan 31, 2026 League Two
Elgin City vs Spartans
3:3
Dec 20, 2025 League Two
Spartans vs Elgin City
1:0
Sep 27, 2025 League Two
Elgin City vs Spartans
2:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Spartans Compare

Top Goalscorer McNulty M.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Dinanga R.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.11
Avg xA / game 0.72

Elgin City Compare

Top Goalscorer Hester K.
2 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.82
Avg xA / game 1.11

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Spartans 18 / 100
Elgin City 56 / 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
Spartans Elgin City

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Elgin City 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

H2H data points to 4.00 goals as a typical output.

Attacking prowess: Spartans scored in 75% of their last 28 outings.

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

Spartans went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Spartans VS Elgin City
1.38 Goals Scored 2.63
1.38 Goals Conceded 1.5
75% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 75%
38% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Spartans

(Home)
13 Oct
Spartans
1 : 1
Bonnyrigg Rose
10 Oct
Edinburgh City
1 : 3
Spartans
03 Oct
Spartans
0 : 2
Kelty Hearts
25 Sept
Spartans
1 : 0
Dundee FC B
22 Sept
Gala Fairydean Rovers
0 : 0
Spartans
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Elgin City

(Away)
13 Oct
Elgin City
0 : 1
Aberdeen B
10 Oct
Forfar Athletic
1 : 2
Elgin City
03 Oct
Elgin City
6 : 2
Clyde
26 Sept
Peterhead
0 : 1
Elgin City
22 Sept
Elgin City
3 : 0
Dundee FC B
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League Standings

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