Annan Athletic vs Hibernian U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Hibernian U21 travel to face Annan Athletic on Saturday 26 September in the Challenge Cup, with Galabank the venue – the ball rolls at 15:00 WAT.
Current form
Annan Athletic, last 5: DLWWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Queen of the South, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 0.7 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Hibernian U21, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 1–4 defeat to Alloa Athletic, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 5 lost from 5. Scoring is the worry: just 0.2 goals a game.
Momentum favours Annan Athletic, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.0 for Hibernian U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Annan Athletic 2.4 xG, Hibernian U21 0.9 xG – a total near 3.3. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 68% and GG at 59%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Annan Athletic 72%, draw 17%, Hibernian U21 12%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Annan Athletic to win (72%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Annan Athletic 2–0 Hibernian U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Annan Athletic72%fair 1.39 · @1.22
Draw17%fair 6.01 · @6.00
Hibernian U2112%fair 8.58 · @8.00
3.27Expected goals
2.41Annan Athletic xG
0.86Hibernian U21 xG
59%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–011%
2–19%
1–09%
3–09%
1–18%
3–18%
From our goals model: Annan Athletic 2.4 – 0.9 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
Annan Athletic to win✓
72%
1.39
1.22
Double chance
Annan Athletic or draw✓
88%
1.13
1.07
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.70
1.67
Draw no bet
Annan Athletic (draw no bet)✓
86%
1.16
–
Asian handicap
Annan Athletic -1 (Asian handicap)
63%
1.58
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
1.08
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
68%
1.47
1.30
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
54%
1.87
1.91
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
72%
1.40
1.40
First team to score
Annan Athletic to score first✓
71%
1.41
–
Half-time result
Annan Athletic ahead at half-time✓
53%
1.90
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Annan Athletic / FT Annan Athletic✓
48%
2.08
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
9%
10.53
–
Recent results
Annan Athletic – last 6
DLWWLW
22 Sep
@ Queen of the South
1–1
D
19 Sep
@ Forfar Athletic
0–1
L
12 Sep
vs Elgin City
2–0
W
8 Sep
vs Motherwell U21
4–0
W
5 Sep
@ Kelty Hearts
1–2
L
29 Aug
vs Dumbarton
2–0
W
1.7Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Hibernian U21 – last 5
LLLLL
22 Sep
@ Alloa Athletic
1–4
L
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
0.2Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
20%Both scored
40%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Annan Athletic and Hibernian U21.
What is the prediction for Annan Athletic vs Hibernian U21?
Our pick is Annan Athletic to win with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Annan Athletic vs Hibernian U21?
On our numbers Annan Athletic have a 72% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Hibernian U21 12%.
How many goals will there be in Annan Athletic vs Hibernian U21?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Annan Athletic vs Hibernian U21?
Our predicted score is Annan Athletic 2–0 Hibernian U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Annan Athletic vs Hibernian U21?
Annan Athletic vs Hibernian U21 (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 15:00 (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.