Value bet: East Kilbride to win @ 1.80 – our chance 59% vs 56% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultEast Kilbride to win ✗59% · @1.80
Double chanceEither team to win ✓82% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓72% · @1.30
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓77% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗8% · fair 13.10
Stranraer vs East Kilbride: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
15:00 WAT, Saturday 26 September: Stranraer v East Kilbride in the Challenge Cup, played at Stair Park.
Current form
Stranraer, last 5: LWWWL Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Berwick Rangers, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 3.0 a game lately.
East Kilbride, last 5: DWWWL Their latest outing: 3–3 draw with Celtic II, at home. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Stranraer 1.7 xG, East Kilbride 2.7 xG – a total near 4.4. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 77% and GG at 72%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Stranraer 23%, draw 18%, East Kilbride 59%.
GG/NG: GG (72%) at 1.30.
Price worth noting: East Kilbride to win @1.80 – the bookmaker implies 56%, our ratings say 59%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (77%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Stranraer 1–2 East Kilbride. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Stranraer23%fair 4.38 · @3.40
Draw18%fair 5.59 · @3.75
East Kilbride59%fair 1.69 · @1.80
4.39Expected goals
1.69Stranraer xG
2.71East Kilbride xG
72%Both score
77%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–28%
1–37%
2–26%
2–36%
1–16%
2–15%
From our goals model: Stranraer 1.7 – 2.7 East Kilbride 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✗
59%
1.69
1.80 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
82%
1.22
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
72%
1.39
1.30
Draw no bet
East Kilbride (draw no bet)✗
72%
1.39
–
Asian handicap
Stranraer +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
60%
1.66
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.09
1.07
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.30
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
59%
1.70
1.73
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
60%
1.67
1.44
First team to score
East Kilbride to score first
61%
1.64
–
Half-time result
East Kilbride ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.15
–
Half-time / full-time
HT East Kilbride / FT East Kilbride✗
39%
2.56
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
13.10
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Recent results
Stranraer – last 6
LWWWLW
22 Sep
@ Berwick Rangers
2–3
L
19 Sep
@ Elgin City
5–1
W
12 Sep
vs Dumbarton
3–1
W
5 Sep
@ Forfar Athletic
3–0
W
1 Sep
vs Celtic II
3–4
L
29 Aug
vs Kelty Hearts
2–0
W
3.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
East Kilbride – last 6
DWWWLL
22 Sep
vs Celtic II
3–3
D
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
1.8Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Stranraer and East Kilbride.
What is the prediction for Stranraer vs East Kilbride?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Stranraer vs East Kilbride?
On our numbers Stranraer have a 23% chance of winning, the draw 18% and East Kilbride 59%.
How many goals will there be in Stranraer vs East Kilbride?
We expect about 4.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 77% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Stranraer vs East Kilbride?
Our predicted score is Stranraer 1–2 East Kilbride, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.4 goals in total.
When is Stranraer vs East Kilbride?
Stranraer vs East Kilbride (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Stair 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.