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Cowdenbeath v East Kilbride: numbers & prediction

Challenge Cup · Scotland

Cowdenbeath

WLLLL
1–3
FT

East Kilbride

LWWDW
Cowdenbeath 16%Draw 16%East Kilbride 68% Expected goals 1.61 – 3.16
77%
Betarazi pick

Over 2.5 goals

Strong pick · fair odds 1.30 · bookmaker 1.36 · Won ✓

8/10Rating
1.36Odds
O3.5

Value bet: Over 3.5 goals @ 1.93 – our chance 59% vs 52% implied by the price (edge +14%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓

Picks by market

ResultEast Kilbride to win ✓68% · @1.25
Double chanceEither team to win ✓84% · @1.07
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.67
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓77% · @1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–3 ✓7% · fair 13.92

Cowdenbeath vs East Kilbride: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

East Kilbride travel to face Cowdenbeath on Tuesday 25 August in the Challenge Cup – the ball rolls at 19:45 WAT.

Current form

Cowdenbeath, last 5: WLLLL Their latest outing: 4–2 win over Stirling University, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.

East Kilbride, last 5: LWWDW Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Montrose, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.8 goals per game.

Momentum favours East Kilbride, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.5 for Cowdenbeath.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Cowdenbeath 1.6 xG, East Kilbride 3.2 xG – a total near 4.8. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 77% and GG at 65%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.

Markets worth a look

  • 1X2 according to our numbers – Cowdenbeath 16%, draw 16%, East Kilbride 68%.
  • GG/NG: GG (65%) at 1.67.
  • Price worth noting: Over 3.5 goals @1.93 – the bookmaker implies 52%, our ratings say 59%.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (77%, odds 1.36 – longer than our fair 1.30, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cowdenbeath 1–3 East Kilbride. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Cowdenbeath16%fair 6.09 · @8.40
Draw16%fair 6.38 · @5.50
East Kilbride68%fair 1.47 · @1.25
4.76Expected goals
1.61Cowdenbeath xG
3.16East Kilbride xG
65%Both score
77%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–37%
1–27%
2–36%
1–46%
2–25%
2–45%

From our goals model: Cowdenbeath 1.6 – 3.2 East Kilbride expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultEast Kilbride to win ✓68%1.471.25
Double chanceEither team to win ✓84%1.191.07
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓65%1.551.67 ▲
Draw no betEast Kilbride (draw no bet) ✓81%1.24–
Asian handicapEast Kilbride -1 (Asian handicap) ✓61%1.64–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓87%1.151.17
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✓77%1.301.36
Over/under 3.5 goalsOver 3.5 goals ✓59%1.691.93 ▲
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals ✓59%1.691.33
First team to scoreEast Kilbride to score first66%1.52–
Half-time resultEast Kilbride ahead at half-time ✗53%1.88–
Half-time / full-timeHT East Kilbride / FT East Kilbride ✗47%2.14–
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–3 ✓7%13.92–

Recent results

Cowdenbeath – last 6

WLLLLL
22 Augvs Stirling University4–2W
11 Aug@ Edinburgh City1–3L
8 Augvs Broxburn Athletic0–2L
1 Aug@ Civil Service Strollers2–3L
28 Jul@ Tranent Juniors0–1L
25 Julvs Gala Fairydean Rovers0–1L
1.2Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

East Kilbride – last 6

LWWDWL
22 Aug@ Montrose0–3L
15 Augvs Cove Rangers3–0W
11 Augvs Kilmarnock II5–3W
8 Aug@ Airdrie United1–1D
1 Augvs Queen of the South5–1W
21 Jul@ ST Mirren3–4L
2.8Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Cowdenbeath and East Kilbride.

Cowdenbeath vs East Kilbride head-to-head page →

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Cowdenbeath vs East Kilbride?

Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.

Who will win Cowdenbeath vs East Kilbride?

On our numbers Cowdenbeath have a 16% chance of winning, the draw 16% and East Kilbride 68%.

How many goals will there be in Cowdenbeath vs East Kilbride?

We expect about 4.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 77% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Cowdenbeath vs East Kilbride?

Our predicted score is Cowdenbeath 1–3 East Kilbride, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.8 goals in total.

When is Cowdenbeath vs East Kilbride?

Cowdenbeath vs East Kilbride (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time).

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.