Elgin City vs Dundee II: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:45 WAT, Tuesday 22 September: Elgin City v Dundee II in the Challenge Cup, played at Borough Briggs.
Current form
Elgin City, last 5: LLWLW Their latest outing: 1–5 defeat to Stranraer, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.5 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Dundee II, last 4: LLLL Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Montrose, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 3.0 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Elgin City, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.0 for Dundee II.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Elgin City 3.0 xG, Dundee II 1.2 xG – a total near 4.2. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 79% and GG at 65%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Elgin City 72%, draw 16%, Dundee II 11%.
GG/NG: GG (65%) at 1.60.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Elgin City to win (72%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Elgin City 2–1 Dundee II. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Elgin City72%fair 1.38 · @1.20
Draw16%fair 6.11 · @5.80
Dundee II11%fair 8.91 · @10.00
4.17Expected goals
2.98Elgin City xG
1.19Dundee II xG
65%Both score
79%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–18%
3–18%
2–07%
3–07%
4–16%
1–15%
From our goals model: Elgin City 3.0 – 1.2 Dundee 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
Elgin City to win✓
72%
1.38
1.20
Double chance
Elgin City or draw✓
89%
1.13
1.04
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
65%
1.54
1.60
Draw no bet
Elgin City (draw no bet)✓
87%
1.15
–
Asian handicap
Elgin City -1 (Asian handicap)✓
67%
1.49
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
92%
1.09
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
79%
1.27
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
60%
1.67
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
60%
1.68
–
First team to score
Elgin City to score first✓
70%
1.42
–
Half-time result
Elgin City ahead at half-time✓
56%
1.79
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Elgin City / FT Elgin City✓
51%
1.96
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.24
–
Recent results
Elgin City – last 6
LLWLWW
19 Sep
vs Stranraer
1–5
L
12 Sep
@ Annan Athletic
0–2
L
8 Sep
vs Fraserburgh
7–0
W
5 Sep
@ Dumbarton
1–2
L
29 Aug
vs Stirling Albion
4–0
W
25 Aug
@ Clachnacuddin
2–0
W
2.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Dundee II – last 4
LLLL
8 Sep
@ Montrose
2–3
L
25 Aug
@ Peterhead
1–2
L
11 Aug
@ Formartine United
1–4
L
2 Jul
vs Peterhead
1–3
L
1.3Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Elgin City and Dundee II.
What is the prediction for Elgin City vs Dundee II?
Our pick is Elgin City to win with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Elgin City vs Dundee II?
On our numbers Elgin City have a 72% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Dundee II 11%.
How many goals will there be in Elgin City vs Dundee II?
We expect about 4.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 79% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Elgin City vs Dundee II?
Our predicted score is Elgin City 2–1 Dundee II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.2 goals in total.
When is Elgin City vs Dundee II?
Elgin City vs Dundee II (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Borough Briggs.
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.