Kelty Hearts vs Stirling Albion: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Kelty Hearts welcome Stirling Albion to New Central Park for a League Two fixture on Saturday 8 August (15:00 WAT). In the table, Kelty Hearts are 5th, upper half, on 18 points after 13 matches; Stirling Albion are 8th (in the drop zone) with 15. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Kelty Hearts, last 5: LLWLD Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Forfar Athletic, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Stirling Albion, last 5: WLLWL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Dumbarton, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Kelty Hearts 1.5 xG, Stirling Albion 1.1 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 59%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Kelty Hearts 46%, draw 23%, Stirling Albion 30%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (74%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Kelty Hearts 1–1 Stirling Albion. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Kelty Hearts46%fair 2.15 · @2.00
Draw23%fair 4.31 · @3.45
Stirling Albion30%fair 3.30 · @3.20
2.63Expected goals
1.51Kelty Hearts xG
1.11Stirling Albion xG
59%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–011%
2–19%
2–08%
0–18%
0–07%
From our goals model: Kelty Hearts 1.5 – 1.1 Stirling Albion expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Kelty Hearts
Stirling Albion
Attack vs League Two average
-15%
-4%
Goals conceded vs average
+3%
+25%
Our expected goals here
2.00
1.38
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.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Kelty Hearts to win✓
46%
2.15
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.30
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.71
1.67
Draw no bet
Kelty Hearts (draw no bet)✓
61%
1.65
–
Asian handicap
Stirling Albion +1 (Asian handicap)
70%
1.44
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
50%
1.99
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
72%
1.40
1.33
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
87%
1.14
–
First team to score
Kelty Hearts to score first✓
54%
1.87
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
43%
2.35
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Kelty Hearts / FT Kelty Hearts✓
28%
3.61
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.84
–
Recent results
Kelty Hearts – last 6
LLWLDL
1 Aug
@ Forfar Athletic
0–1
L
25 Jul
@ Aberdeen
0–3
L
21 Jul
vs Brora Rangers
3–2
W
14 Jul
vs Queen's Park
1–2
L
11 Jul
@ Queen of the South
1–1
D
4 Jul
vs Dunfermline
0–3
L
0.8Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Stirling Albion – last 6
WLLWLL
1 Aug
vs Dumbarton
2–0
W
25 Jul
@ Arbroath
0–1
L
18 Jul
vs Montrose
0–2
L
14 Jul
@ Spartans
3–1
W
11 Jul
vs Dundee Utd
0–1
L
4 Jul
@ Tranent Juniors
0–2
L
0.8Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
17%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Kelty Hearts and Stirling Albion.
What is the prediction for Kelty Hearts vs Stirling Albion?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Kelty Hearts vs Stirling Albion?
On our numbers Kelty Hearts have a 46% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Stirling Albion 30%.
How many goals will there be in Kelty Hearts vs Stirling Albion?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Kelty Hearts vs Stirling Albion?
Our predicted score is Kelty Hearts 1–1 Stirling Albion, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Kelty Hearts vs Stirling Albion?
Kelty Hearts vs Stirling Albion (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at New Central Park.
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.
