Dumbarton vs Clyde: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Dumbarton welcome Clyde to Dumbarton Football Stadium for a League Two fixture on Saturday 8 August (15:00 WAT). In the table, Dumbarton are 6th, lower half, on 16 points after 13 matches; Clyde are 2nd (among the top four) with 27.
Current form
Dumbarton, last 5: LWLLL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Stirling Albion, away. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 3.0 conceded per game.
Clyde, last 5: WLWLW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Stranraer, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Clyde, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.5 for Dumbarton.
Head to head
When they last met (24 Feb 2026) it ended Dumbarton 0–0 Clyde.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Dumbarton 1.3 xG, Clyde 1.6 xG – a total near 2.9. That is an open game on paper: 54% for three or more goals, 60% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Dumbarton 29%, draw 23%, Clyde 48%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Dumbarton 1–1 Clyde. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Dumbarton29%fair 3.48 · @3.55
Draw23%fair 4.34 · @3.55
Clyde48%fair 2.07 · @1.85
2.95Expected goals
1.32Dumbarton xG
1.63Clyde xG
60%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–29%
0–19%
2–17%
0–27%
1–07%
From our goals model: Dumbarton 1.3 – 1.6 Clyde expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Dumbarton
Clyde
Attack vs League Two average
-19%
+30%
Goals conceded vs average
-13%
-4%
Our expected goals here
1.46
1.58
Our own ratings from every League Two result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Dumbarton vs Clyde?
On our numbers Dumbarton have a 29% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Clyde 48%.
How many goals will there be in Dumbarton vs Clyde?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Dumbarton vs Clyde?
Our predicted score is Dumbarton 1–1 Clyde, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Dumbarton vs Clyde?
Dumbarton vs Clyde (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Dumbarton Football 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.