Hearts U21 vs Albion Rovers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:45 WAT, Friday 10 April: Hearts U21 v Albion Rovers in the Football League Lowland League, played at The Vanloq Community Stadium.
Current form
Hearts U21, last 5: LLDLL Their latest outing: 2–4 defeat to East Stirlingshire, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Albion Rovers, last 5: WWLWL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over East Stirlingshire, at home. Goals for and against: 1.6 scored, 1.0 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Albion Rovers, collecting 1.8 points per game to 0.7 for Hearts U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Hearts U21 2.0 xG, Albion Rovers 1.9 xG – a total near 3.8. That is an open game on paper: 74% for three or more goals, 68% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Hearts U21 37%, draw 22%, Albion Rovers 41%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.40.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Hearts U21 1–1 Albion Rovers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Hearts U2137%fair 2.70 · @2.75
Draw22%fair 4.47 · @3.40
Albion Rovers41%fair 2.46 · @2.10
3.84Expected goals
1.97Hearts U21 xG
1.86Albion Rovers xG
68%Both score
74%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–18%
2–18%
1–27%
2–27%
3–15%
3–25%
From our goals model: Hearts U21 2.0 – 1.9 Albion Rovers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Albion Rovers to win✗
41%
2.46
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.29
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
68%
1.46
1.40
Draw no bet
Albion Rovers (draw no bet)✗
52%
1.91
–
Asian handicap
Albion Rovers +1 (Asian handicap)✗
72%
1.39
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
90%
1.12
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
74%
1.36
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
53%
1.87
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
66%
1.51
–
First team to score
Hearts U21 to score first✓
50%
1.99
–
Half-time result
Hearts U21 ahead at half-time✗
34%
2.92
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hearts U21 / FT Hearts U21✗
25%
3.92
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
7%
13.55
–
Recent results
Hearts U21 – last 6
LLDLLW
3 Apr
@ East Stirlingshire
2–4
L
20 Mar
vs Clydebank
0–8
L
6 Mar
vs Gretna 2008
1–1
D
27 Feb
@ Cumbernauld Colts
0–3
L
20 Feb
vs Broxburn Athletic
0–1
L
13 Feb
vs Bo'ness United
2–1
W
0.8Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Albion Rovers – last 5
WWLWL
7 Apr
vs East Stirlingshire
1–0
W
1 Apr
vs Stirling University
5–0
W
28 Mar
vs Clydebank
0–1
L
24 Mar
vs Gretna 2008
2–0
W
21 Feb
@ Cumbernauld Colts
0–4
L
1.6Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
40%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Hearts U21 and Albion Rovers.
What is the prediction for Hearts U21 vs Albion Rovers?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Hearts U21 vs Albion Rovers?
On our numbers Hearts U21 have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Albion Rovers 41%.
How many goals will there be in Hearts U21 vs Albion Rovers?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 74% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hearts U21 vs Albion Rovers?
Our predicted score is Hearts U21 1–1 Albion Rovers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is Hearts U21 vs Albion Rovers?
Hearts U21 vs Albion Rovers (Football League Lowland League) kicks off on Friday 10 April 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at The Vanloq Community Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
