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Stranraer vs Kelty Hearts

Scotland Scotland

League Two Stair Park, Stranraer
Sat, Aug 29, 2026
VS
02:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Stranraer host Kelty Hearts in the League Two. Recent head-to-head results give a strong hint here. Stranraer have averaged 1.11 scored and 1.32 conceded recently, against Kelty Hearts's 1.04 scored and 1.64 conceded. Past meetings favor Kelty Hearts slightly — 0-5-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Sep 6, 2025, ending 3:0. Model xG sits at 1.44 vs 1.81, favoring Kelty Hearts. The prediction model leans Draw; both defenses could hold firm.

Win Probability Meter

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

28%
Stranraer
15%
Draws
57%
Kelty Hearts
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Kelty Hearts

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

15% / Low Confidence
  • Stranraer carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Model gives Stranraer a 36% chance of winning this.
  • 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%).
  • Kelty Hearts have won 5 of the last 5 meetings between these two.

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) 71.4%
Stranraer Clean Sheet 11%
Kelty Hearts Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Stranraer Kelty Hearts
Matches Played 28 28
Wins 9 8
Draws 6 7
Losses 13 13
Goals Scored 1.11 1.04
Goals Conceded 1.32 1.64
Expected Goals (xG) 1.44 1.81
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 6, 2025 Challenge Cup
Kelty Hearts vs Stranraer
3:0
Jul 25, 2023 League Cup
Kelty Hearts vs Stranraer
2:0
Apr 16, 2022 League Two
Stranraer vs Kelty Hearts
0:3
Jan 29, 2022 League Two
Kelty Hearts vs Stranraer
3:2
Dec 18, 2021 League Two
Stranraer vs Kelty Hearts
0:4

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Stranraer 35 / 100
Kelty Hearts 33 / 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
Stranraer Kelty Hearts

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Kelty Hearts's defensive record shows goals conceded in 89% of 28 matches.

These sides typically produce 3.40 goals when they meet.

Stranraer scored in 68% of their last 28 games.

Kelty Hearts lost 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Stranraer VS Kelty Hearts
0.75 Goals Scored 1.5
2.13 Goals Conceded 2.13
75% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 75%
38% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Stranraer

(Home)
15 Aug
Stranraer
1 : 0
Spartans
11 Aug
Alloa
2 : 1
Stranraer
08 Aug
Stranraer
0 : 1
Annan
01 Aug
Clyde
3 : 1
Stranraer
25 Jul
Falkirk
3 : 0
Stranraer
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Kelty Hearts

(Away)
15 Aug
Elgin City
4 : 1
Kelty Hearts
11 Aug
Kelty Hearts
4 : 3
Motherwell B
08 Aug
Kelty Hearts
3 : 2
Stirling
01 Aug
Forfar Athletic
1 : 0
Kelty Hearts
25 Jul
Aberdeen
3 : 0
Kelty Hearts
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Elgin City 3 2 1 0 10:2 7
2 Forfar Athletic 3 2 1 0 5:1 7
3 Clyde 3 2 0 1 5:3 6
4 Spartans 3 1 1 1 6:5 4
5 Stirling 3 1 0 2 4:6 3
6 Annan 3 1 0 2 4:6 3
7 Stranraer 3 1 0 2 2:4 3
8 Kelty Hearts 3 1 0 2 4:7 3
9 Dumbarton 3 1 0 2 1:5 3
10 Edinburgh City 3 1 1 1 5:7 -1
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