Annan Athletic vs Motherwell U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Tuesday 8 September the Challenge Cup brings Annan Athletic against Motherwell U21 at Galabank. Kick-off: 19:45 WAT.
Current form
Annan Athletic, last 5: LWDLL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Kelty Hearts, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Annan Athletic 2.8 xG, Motherwell U21 1.0 xG – a total near 3.8. That is an open game on paper: 72% for three or more goals, 64% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Annan Athletic 73%, draw 19%, Motherwell U21 9%.
GG/NG: GG (64%) at 1.53.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Annan Athletic to win (73%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Annan Athletic 2–0 Motherwell U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Annan Athletic73%fair 1.38 · @1.28
Draw19%fair 5.31 · @5.60
Motherwell U219%fair 11.66 · @7.00
3.75Expected goals
2.77Annan Athletic xG
0.98Motherwell U21 xG
64%Both score
72%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–09%
2–19%
3–08%
3–18%
1–07%
1–16%
From our goals model: Annan Athletic 2.8 – 1.0 Motherwell U21 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
Annan Athletic to win✓
73%
1.38
1.28
Double chance
Annan Athletic or draw✓
91%
1.09
1.04
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
64%
1.56
1.53
Draw no bet
Annan Athletic (draw no bet)✓
89%
1.12
–
Asian handicap
Annan Athletic -1 (Asian handicap)✓
68%
1.47
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
89%
1.13
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
72%
1.38
1.28
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
52%
1.92
1.77
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
67%
1.50
1.42
First team to score
Annan Athletic to score first✓
72%
1.39
–
Half-time result
Annan Athletic ahead at half-time✓
56%
1.78
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Annan Athletic / FT Annan Athletic✓
52%
1.94
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.31
–
Recent results
Annan Athletic – last 6
LWDLLL
5 Sep
@ Kelty Hearts
1–2
L
29 Aug
vs Dumbarton
2–0
W
25 Aug
vs Berwick Rangers
2–2
D
22 Aug
@ Edinburgh City
0–1
L
15 Aug
vs Clyde
1–2
L
11 Aug
@ Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic
0–1
L
1.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Motherwell U21 – last 2
LL
25 Aug
@ Alloa Athletic
0–3
L
11 Aug
@ Kelty Hearts
3–4
L
1.5Scored / game
3.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Annan Athletic and Motherwell U21.
What is the prediction for Annan Athletic vs Motherwell U21?
Our pick is Annan Athletic to win with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Annan Athletic vs Motherwell U21?
On our numbers Annan Athletic have a 73% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Motherwell U21 9%.
How many goals will there be in Annan Athletic vs Motherwell U21?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Annan Athletic vs Motherwell U21?
Our predicted score is Annan Athletic 2–0 Motherwell U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is Annan Athletic vs Motherwell U21?
Annan Athletic vs Motherwell U21 (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Galabank.
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.
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