Stranraer 43%Draw 21%Edinburgh City 36%Expected goals 1.94 – 1.75
65%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.57 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.57Odds
Picks by market
ResultStranraer to win ✗43% · @2.15
Double chanceEither team to win ✗79% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗65% · @1.57
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗71% · fair 1.40
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.15
Stranraer vs Edinburgh City: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 3 October the League Two brings Stranraer against Edinburgh City at Stair Park. Kick-off: 15:00 WAT. In the table, Stranraer are 1st, leading the league, on 27 points after 13 matches; Edinburgh City are 7th (lower half) with 15. There are 12 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Stranraer, last 5: WLWWW Their latest outing: 4–3 win over East Kilbride, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. 3.3 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Edinburgh City, last 5: LWWWD Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Formartine United, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.3 a game lately.
Head to head
When they last met (21 Jul 2026) it ended Stranraer 0–2 Edinburgh City.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Stranraer 1.9 xG, Edinburgh City 1.7 xG – a total near 3.7. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 71% and GG at 65%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Stranraer 43%, draw 21%, Edinburgh City 36%.
GG/NG: GG (65%) at 1.57.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (65%, odds 1.57 – longer than our fair 1.53, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Stranraer 1–1 Edinburgh City. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Stranraer43%fair 2.31 · @2.15
Draw21%fair 4.74 · @3.50
Edinburgh City36%fair 2.81 · @2.90
3.69Expected goals
1.94Stranraer xG
1.75Edinburgh City xG
65%Both score
71%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–18%
2–18%
1–27%
2–27%
3–15%
1–05%
From our goals model: Stranraer 1.9 – 1.7 Edinburgh City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Stranraer vs Edinburgh City?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Stranraer vs Edinburgh City?
On our numbers Stranraer have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Edinburgh City 36%.
How many goals will there be in Stranraer vs Edinburgh City?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Stranraer vs Edinburgh City?
Our predicted score is Stranraer 1–1 Edinburgh City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Stranraer vs Edinburgh City?
Stranraer vs Edinburgh City (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 3 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Stair 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.
