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East Kilbride vs Dumbarton: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

East Kilbride East KilbridevsDumbarton Dumbarton
Our predictionEast Kilbride to win
Model score: High · 85/100
Score hint: 2-0

The model puts East Kilbride at 72%. The model leans toward East Kilbride. Confidence: high.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · East KilbrideDraw2 · Dumbarton
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Model vs market

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.

1X2Dumbarton9.00+2.3%
1X2Draw5.50-0.6%
1X2East Kilbride1.24-1.7%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.

Recent form

East KilbrideLWLLL
DumbartonLLDLL
Team strength rating
East Kilbride
62
Dumbarton
30

Most likely scorelines

2-016.2%
1-014.9%
3-011.8%
2-18.2%
1-17.5%
0-06.9%

Expected goals

2.17East Kilbride
xG
0.50Dumbarton
Over 2.5 goals50%
Both teams to score35%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
East Kilbride Dumbarton

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2East Kilbride win1.24Fair (-1.7%)

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

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073
11582
21682
31261
463
531

Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Full analysis

The model puts East Kilbride at 72%. The model puts the draw at 16%. The model puts Dumbarton at 12%. The model's most likely scoreline is 2-0.

The market leans toward East Kilbride. East Kilbride is priced at 1.24. The draw is priced at 5.5. Dumbarton is priced at 9.

East Kilbride have won 1 of the head-to-head meetings. Dumbarton have won 4 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 1 of their head-to-head meetings.

East Kilbride have 1 wins in their last 5 matches. Dumbarton have 0 wins in their last 5 matches.

The model gives 35% for both teams to score. The model gives 50% for over 2.5 goals.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, East Kilbride or Dumbarton?

Our model rates East Kilbride as the most likely outcome at 72% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for East Kilbride vs Dumbarton?

A scoreline around 2-0 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 6 meetings: 1 East Kilbride wins, 1 draws, 4 Dumbarton wins.

See odds at bookmakers

Odds movement

11.238.726.203.681.16
Home 1.32 Draw 4.96 Away 8.93

Match statistics

East Kilbride

Starting XI
  • 1Kelly
  • 2Steel
  • 5Fagan S.
  • 6Spalding United
  • 9Elliott C.7.4
  • 10Zaid
  • 11McGuffie C.
  • 19Calder
  • 22Gray
  • 23McKenna
  • 25Armstrong

Dumbarton

Starting XI
  • 1Rice
  • 3Omar Al.
  • 4Webster
  • 8Todd J.
  • 9Lang
  • 10Craig
  • 15McIntosh Le.
  • 21Honeyman
  • 24Doyle Mi.
  • 27Kirkpatrick
  • 34Robson T.

League table

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