Kelty Hearts vs Edinburgh City: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 19 September the League Two brings Kelty Hearts against Edinburgh City at New Central Park. Kick-off: 15:00 WAT. In the table, Kelty Hearts are 5th, upper half, on 18 points after 13 matches; Edinburgh City are 7th (lower half) with 15. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Kelty Hearts, last 5: LWWLL Their latest outing: 1–4 defeat to Clyde, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Edinburgh City, last 5: WDLDW Their latest outing: 7–3 win over Stirling Albion, at home. The attack is flying at 2.2 goals per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Kelty Hearts 2.0 xG, Edinburgh City 2.0 xG – a total near 3.9. That is an open game on paper: 75% for three or more goals, 68% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Kelty Hearts 38%, draw 23%, Edinburgh City 39%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.57.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.57 – longer than our fair 1.46, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Kelty Hearts 1–1 Edinburgh City. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Kelty Hearts38%fair 2.61 · @2.45
Draw23%fair 4.42 · @3.25
Edinburgh City39%fair 2.56 · @2.70
3.93Expected goals
1.96Kelty Hearts xG
1.97Edinburgh City xG
68%Both score
75%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–18%
1–27%
2–17%
2–27%
1–35%
3–15%
From our goals model: Kelty Hearts 2.0 – 2.0 Edinburgh City 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
Edinburgh City to win✓
39%
2.56
2.70 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.29
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
68%
1.46
1.57 ▲
Draw no bet
Edinburgh City (draw no bet)✓
50%
1.98
–
Asian handicap
Kelty Hearts +0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
60%
1.66
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
90%
1.11
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
75%
1.33
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
55%
1.81
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
64%
1.56
–
First team to score
Edinburgh City to score first✓
49%
2.03
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
34%
2.97
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Edinburgh City / FT Edinburgh City✓
24%
4.11
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
7%
13.36
–
Recent results
Kelty Hearts – last 6
LWWLLW
12 Sep
@ Clyde
1–4
L
8 Sep
@ Cumbernauld Colts
3–0
W
5 Sep
vs Annan Athletic
2–1
W
29 Aug
@ Stranraer
0–2
L
25 Aug
vs Clydebank
2–4
L
22 Aug
vs Dumbarton
3–1
W
1.8Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Edinburgh City – last 6
WDLDWW
12 Sep
vs Stirling Albion
7–3
W
8 Sep
vs Queen of the South
1–1
D
5 Sep
@ Clyde
2–3
L
28 Aug
vs Forfar Athletic
1–1
D
25 Aug
@ Hamilton Academical
1–0
W
22 Aug
vs Annan Athletic
1–0
W
2.2Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Kelty Hearts and Edinburgh City.
What is the prediction for Kelty Hearts vs Edinburgh City?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Kelty Hearts vs Edinburgh City?
On our numbers Kelty Hearts have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Edinburgh City 39%.
How many goals will there be in Kelty Hearts vs Edinburgh City?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 75% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Kelty Hearts vs Edinburgh City?
Our predicted score is Kelty Hearts 1–1 Edinburgh City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is Kelty Hearts vs Edinburgh City?
Kelty Hearts vs Edinburgh City (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 19 September 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.
