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Stirling Albion v Cumbernauld Colts: numbers & prediction

Challenge Cup · Scotland · Forthbank Stadium

Stirling Albion

DLWLL
1–1
FT

Cumbernauld Colts

LWDLW
Stirling Albion 66%Draw 21%Cumbernauld Colts 13% Expected goals 2.73 – 1.27
66%
Betarazi pick

Stirling Albion to win

Good pick · fair odds 1.52 · bookmaker 1.44 · Lost ✗

6/10Rating
1.44Odds

Picks by market

ResultStirling Albion to win ✗66% · @1.44
Double chanceStirling Albion or draw ✓87% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.44
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗76% · fair 1.31
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.54

Stirling Albion vs Cumbernauld Colts: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

Cumbernauld Colts travel to face Stirling Albion on Tuesday 22 September in the Challenge Cup, with Forthbank Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 19:45 WAT.

Current form

Stirling Albion, last 5: DLWLL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Clyde, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.8 conceded per game.

Cumbernauld Colts, last 5: LWDLW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Albion Rovers, away. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Stirling Albion 2.7 xG, Cumbernauld Colts 1.3 xG – a total near 4.0. That is an open game on paper: 76% for three or more goals, 64% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.

Markets worth a look

  • 1X2 according to our numbers – Stirling Albion 66%, draw 21%, Cumbernauld Colts 13%.
  • Lower-risk option: Stirling Albion or draw (87%) at 1.17.
  • GG/NG: GG (64%) at 1.44.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Stirling Albion to win (66%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: Stirling Albion 2–1 Cumbernauld Colts. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Stirling Albion66%fair 1.52 · @1.44
Draw21%fair 4.75 · @4.40
Cumbernauld Colts13%fair 7.61 · @4.50
4.00Expected goals
2.73Stirling Albion xG
1.27Cumbernauld Colts xG
64%Both score
76%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

2–19%
3–18%
2–07%
1–16%
3–06%
2–26%

From our goals model: Stirling Albion 2.7 – 1.3 Cumbernauld Colts expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultStirling Albion to win ✗66%1.521.44
Double chanceStirling Albion or draw ✓87%1.151.17
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓64%1.561.44
Draw no betStirling Albion (draw no bet)83%1.20–
Asian handicapStirling Albion -0.5 (Asian handicap) ✗68%1.47–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓91%1.10–
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✗76%1.31–
Over/under 3.5 goalsOver 3.5 goals ✗57%1.77–
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals ✓63%1.59–
First team to scoreStirling Albion to score first ✓67%1.49–
Half-time resultStirling Albion ahead at half-time ✓52%1.93–
Half-time / full-timeHT Stirling Albion / FT Stirling Albion ✗46%2.17–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9%11.54–

Recent results

Stirling Albion – last 6

DLWLLW
19 Sepvs Clyde1–1D
12 Sep@ Edinburgh City3–7L
8 Sepvs Rangers U213–2W
5 Sepvs Spartans0–2L
29 Aug@ Elgin City0–4L
25 Aug@ Airdrie United3–1W
1.7Scored / game
2.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Cumbernauld Colts – last 6

LWDLWD
19 Sep@ Albion Rovers1–2L
15 Sepvs Gretna 20083–2W
12 Sepvs Johnstone Burgh4–4D
8 Sepvs Kelty Hearts0–3L
29 Aug@ Troon FC3–1W
25 Augvs Kilmarnock II1–1D
2.0Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Stirling Albion and Cumbernauld Colts.

Stirling Albion vs Cumbernauld Colts head-to-head page →

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FT Clyde1 Rangers U212 137%2.00X20%3.60243%2.80 2.0–2.2xG GGBoth teams to score 73%@1.25 ✓
FT Dumbarton3 Kilmarnock II2 160%1.85X18%3.50222%3.30 2.9–1.8xG GGBoth teams to score 73%@1.35 ✓
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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Stirling Albion vs Cumbernauld Colts?

Our pick is Stirling Albion to win with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.

Who will win Stirling Albion vs Cumbernauld Colts?

On our numbers Stirling Albion have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Cumbernauld Colts 13%.

How many goals will there be in Stirling Albion vs Cumbernauld Colts?

We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Stirling Albion vs Cumbernauld Colts?

Our predicted score is Stirling Albion 2–1 Cumbernauld Colts, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.

When is Stirling Albion vs Cumbernauld Colts?

Stirling Albion vs Cumbernauld Colts (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Forthbank Stadium.

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.