East Kilbride vs Celtic II: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Tuesday 22 September the Challenge Cup brings East Kilbride against Celtic II at K-Park Training Academy. Kick-off: 19:45 WAT.
Current form
East Kilbride, last 5: WWWLL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Alloa Athletic, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Celtic II, last 5: LWLWD Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Gretna 2008, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 2.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours East Kilbride, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.3 for Celtic II.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give East Kilbride 3.4 xG, Celtic II 1.8 xG – a total near 5.2. That is an open game on paper: 89% for three or more goals, 70% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – East Kilbride 66%, draw 19%, Celtic II 15%.
GG/NG: GG (70%) at 1.55.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (70%, odds 1.55 – longer than our fair 1.44, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: East Kilbride 3–1 Celtic II. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
East Kilbride66%fair 1.52 · @1.25
Draw19%fair 5.24 · @5.00
Celtic II15%fair 6.69 · @9.00
5.17Expected goals
3.38East Kilbride xG
1.79Celtic II xG
70%Both score
89%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
3–17%
3–26%
2–16%
4–16%
2–25%
4–25%
From our goals model: East Kilbride 3.4 – 1.8 Celtic II 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
East Kilbride to win✗
66%
1.52
1.25
Double chance
East Kilbride or draw✓
85%
1.18
1.05
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
70%
1.44
1.55 ▲
Draw no bet
East Kilbride (draw no bet)
82%
1.23
–
Asian handicap
East Kilbride -1 (Asian handicap)✗
61%
1.63
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
96%
1.04
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
89%
1.12
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Over 4.5 goals✓
59%
1.70
–
First team to score
East Kilbride to score first
65%
1.54
–
Half-time result
East Kilbride ahead at half-time✗
54%
1.86
–
Half-time / full-time
HT East Kilbride / FT East Kilbride✗
47%
2.12
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–1✗
7%
15.26
–
Recent results
East Kilbride – last 6
WWWLLW
19 Sep
@ Alloa Athletic
2–1
W
12 Sep
vs Peterhead
3–1
W
8 Sep
vs Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic
3–1
W
5 Sep
vs Hamilton Academical
0–1
L
29 Aug
@ Ross County
0–4
L
25 Aug
@ Cowdenbeath
3–1
W
1.8Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Celtic II – last 6
LWLWDD
19 Sep
@ Gretna 2008
1–3
L
15 Sep
vs Dalbeattie Star
2–0
W
12 Sep
@ Kilwinning Rangers
0–4
L
1 Sep
@ Stranraer
4–3
W
28 Aug
vs Auchinleck Talbot
2–2
D
25 Aug
@ Dumbarton
2–2
D
1.8Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between East Kilbride and Celtic II.
What is the prediction for East Kilbride vs Celtic II?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.55.
Who will win East Kilbride vs Celtic II?
On our numbers East Kilbride have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Celtic II 15%.
How many goals will there be in East Kilbride vs Celtic II?
We expect about 5.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 89% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for East Kilbride vs Celtic II?
Our predicted score is East Kilbride 3–1 Celtic II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.2 goals in total.
When is East Kilbride vs Celtic II?
East Kilbride vs Celtic II (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at K-Park Training Academy.
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.
Alloa Athletic4
Hibernian U211
Banks O' Dee2
Aberdeen U211
Berwick Rangers3
Stranraer2
Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic1
Airdrie United6
Clachnacuddin1
Ross County5
Clyde1
Rangers U212
Dumbarton3
Kilmarnock II2
Edinburgh City1
Dundee United II0