Formartine United 62%Draw 15%Edinburgh City 23%Expected goals 2.08 – 1.14
65%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.50 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.50Odds
1
Value bet: Formartine United to win @ 1.91 – our chance 62% vs 52% implied by the price (edge +18%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultFormartine United to win ✓62% · @1.91
Double chanceEither team to win ✓85% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗65% · @1.50
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · @1.14
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.15
Formartine United vs Edinburgh City: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 26 September the Challenge Cup brings Formartine United against Edinburgh City at North Lodge Park. Kick-off: 15:00 WAT.
Current form
Formartine United, last 5: WWDDL Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Montrose, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Edinburgh City, last 5: WWWDL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Dundee United II, at home. Scoring is no problem – 2.5 a game lately.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Formartine United 2.1 xG, Edinburgh City 1.1 xG – a total near 3.2. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 62% and GG at 65%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Formartine United 62%, draw 15%, Edinburgh City 23%.
GG/NG: GG (65%) at 1.50.
Price worth noting: Formartine United to win @1.91 – the bookmaker implies 52%, our ratings say 62%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (65%, odds 1.50). Most likely score in line with that pick: Formartine United 2–1 Edinburgh City. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Formartine United62%fair 1.62 · @1.91
Draw15%fair 6.59 · @3.75
Edinburgh City23%fair 4.36 · @3.10
3.22Expected goals
2.08Formartine United xG
1.14Edinburgh City xG
65%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–110%
1–19%
2–09%
1–08%
3–17%
3–06%
From our goals model: Formartine United 2.1 – 1.1 Edinburgh City 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
Formartine United to win✓
62%
1.62
1.91 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
85%
1.18
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
65%
1.53
1.50
Draw no bet
Formartine United (draw no bet)✓
73%
1.37
–
Asian handicap
Edinburgh City +1.5 (Asian handicap)✗
64%
1.57
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
83%
1.20
1.14
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
62%
1.62
1.53
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
59%
1.69
1.57
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.22
First team to score
Formartine United to score first✓
62%
1.61
–
Half-time result
Formartine United ahead at half-time✗
44%
2.28
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Formartine United / FT Formartine United✗
38%
2.65
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.15
–
Recent results
Formartine United – last 6
WWDDLD
22 Sep
vs Montrose
3–2
W
19 Sep
vs Lossiemouth
3–0
W
16 Sep
@ Fraserburgh
1–1
D
12 Sep
@ Clachnacuddin
1–1
D
8 Sep
vs Dundee United II
2–3
L
5 Sep
vs Nairn County
1–1
D
1.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Edinburgh City – last 6
WWWDLD
22 Sep
vs Dundee United II
1–0
W
19 Sep
@ Kelty Hearts
3–1
W
12 Sep
vs Stirling Albion
7–3
W
8 Sep
vs Queen of the South
1–1
D
5 Sep
@ Clyde
2–3
L
28 Aug
vs Forfar Athletic
1–1
D
2.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Formartine United and Edinburgh City.
What is the prediction for Formartine United vs Edinburgh City?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Formartine United vs Edinburgh City?
On our numbers Formartine United have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Edinburgh City 23%.
How many goals will there be in Formartine United vs Edinburgh City?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Formartine United vs Edinburgh City?
Our predicted score is Formartine United 2–1 Edinburgh City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Formartine United vs Edinburgh City?
Formartine United vs Edinburgh City (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at North Lodge 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.
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