Alloa Athletic vs Hibernian U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Alloa Athletic welcome Hibernian U21 to Recreation Park for a Challenge Cup fixture on Tuesday 22 September (19:45 WAT).
Current form
Alloa Athletic, last 5: LLDDD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to East Kilbride, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Hibernian U21, last 4: LLLL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Berwick Rangers, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 4 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.0 goals a game.
Momentum favours Alloa Athletic, collecting 1.0 points per game to 0.0 for Hibernian U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Alloa Athletic 1.8 xG, Hibernian U21 0.5 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 41%, GG 54%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Alloa Athletic 69%, draw 20%, Hibernian U21 11%.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 1.75.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Alloa Athletic to win (69%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Alloa Athletic 1–0 Hibernian U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Alloa Athletic69%fair 1.46 · @1.22
Draw20%fair 4.97 · @5.00
Hibernian U2111%fair 8.95 · @10.00
2.33Expected goals
1.79Alloa Athletic xG
0.54Hibernian U21 xG
54%Both score
41%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–017%
2–016%
0–010%
1–19%
3–09%
2–18%
From our goals model: Alloa Athletic 1.8 – 0.5 Hibernian 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
Alloa Athletic to win✓
69%
1.46
1.22
Double chance
Alloa Athletic or draw✓
89%
1.13
1.05
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
54%
1.87
1.75
Draw no bet
Alloa Athletic (draw no bet)✓
86%
1.16
–
Asian handicap
Alloa Athletic -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
68%
1.47
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
68%
1.48
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
59%
1.70
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
79%
1.26
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
91%
1.10
–
First team to score
Alloa Athletic to score first✓
69%
1.44
–
Half-time result
Alloa Athletic ahead at half-time✓
47%
2.14
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Alloa Athletic / FT Alloa Athletic✓
43%
2.32
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
11.91
–
Recent results
Alloa Athletic – last 6
LLDDDW
19 Sep
vs East Kilbride
1–2
L
12 Sep
@ Airdrie United
0–1
L
8 Sep
@ Clydebank
1–1
D
5 Sep
@ Cove Rangers
1–1
D
29 Aug
vs Peterhead
1–1
D
25 Aug
vs Motherwell U21
3–0
W
1.2Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Hibernian U21 – last 4
LLLL
8 Sep
@ Berwick Rangers
0–1
L
25 Aug
@ Queen of the South
0–1
L
11 Aug
@ Clydebank
0–4
L
18 Jul
@ Gala Fairydean Rovers
0–1
L
0.0Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
0%Both scored
25%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Alloa Athletic and Hibernian U21.
What is the prediction for Alloa Athletic vs Hibernian U21?
Our pick is Alloa Athletic to win with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Alloa Athletic vs Hibernian U21?
On our numbers Alloa Athletic have a 69% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Hibernian U21 11%.
How many goals will there be in Alloa Athletic vs Hibernian U21?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 41% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Alloa Athletic vs Hibernian U21?
Our predicted score is Alloa Athletic 1–0 Hibernian U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Alloa Athletic vs Hibernian U21?
Alloa Athletic vs Hibernian U21 (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Recreation 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.