Sat, 8 Aug 2026, 14:00
League Two
Scotland
Scotland
Full Time

Match Timeline

6'
L. Moore
Normal Goal
31'
R. Shanley
Normal Goal
36'
C. McManus🟨
Yellow Card
37'
J. Allan🟨
Yellow Card
37'
R. Shanley🟨
Yellow Card
38'
G. Walker🟨
Yellow Card
39'
Z. Cameron🟨
Yellow Card
44'
B. Hutchinson🟨
Yellow Card
46'
Z. Cameron🔄
Substitution 1 → R. McLean
58'
K. Higginbotham🟨
Yellow Card
61'
R. McNab🔄
Substitution 2 → B. Hepburn
61'
H. Wright🔄
Substitution 3 → M. Thomas
64'
L. Fyfe🟨
Yellow Card
65'
J. Allan
Penalty
65'
J. Brydon🟨
Yellow Card
67'
F. Moffett🔄
Substitution 1 → T. Falconer
71'
K. Higginbotham🔄
Substitution 2 → R. Cole
80'
R. McLean
Normal Goal → L. Fyfe
83'
Z. Flatman🔄
Substitution 3 → I. Murray
90+4'
R. Cole
Normal Goal

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Kelty Hearts
Kelty Hearts
Form: L-L-W-L-D
Stirling Albion
Stirling Albion
Form: W-L-L-W-L
Record
2 W
2 D
6 L
2 W
3 D
5 L
Goals Per Game
0.7
Scored
vs
1.1
Scored
1.8
Conceded
vs
1.4
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
20%
Clean Sheets
10%
BTTS
30%
BTTS
50%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:0.8
Away:0.7
Conceded
Home:1.8
Away:1.8
Scored
Home:1.2
Away:1.0
Conceded
Home:1.4
Away:1.4

⚡ Elo Ratings

Long Term Elo Rating
1500
Average
1490
Average
Short Term Elo Rating
1500
→ Stable
1476
↓ Momentum (-15)
Expected Outcome
34%
Home Win
34%
Draw
32%
Away Win
Attack & Defence Elo
Long Term
1500
Attack
1479
1502
Defence
1468
Recent Form
1500
Attack
1468
1507
Defence
1458
Post-Match Changes
+12
Rating Change
0
Rating Change
Elo ratings measure team strength based on match results and opponent quality. Higher ratings indicate stronger teams.

📝 Match Preview

Kelty Hearts vs Stirling Albion: Value Pick & Match Preview
Recommendation:AWAY_WIN
Odds:3.10
Expected Value:+36.4%
Confidence:7

Odds don’t lie — but bookies do. When the compilers misprice a fixture, the math steps in to find the edge. For this League Two clash, the numbers are screaming at us. Using a Poisson distribution model based on current goal expectancies, Kelty Hearts are projected to score 1.07 goals, while Stirling Albion are projected to score 1.38 goals. Translating these expectancies into win probabilities gives Stirling Albion a mathematical win probability of 43.7%. The market, however, is pricing the Away Win at 3.10, which implies a probability of just 32.3%. That discrepancy creates a massive +11.4% expected value (EV) edge. In a game built on long-term profitability, an edge of this magnitude is exactly what we hunt for. Form supports the model. Stirling Albion came into this match with momentum, securing a clean 2-0 victory against Dumbarton in their season opener. Kelty Hearts, conversely, started with a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Forfar Athletic. Defensively, Kelty are vulnerable, conceding an average of 1.80 goals per game overall and 1.75 at home. Stirling’s attack, averaging 1.10 goals per game and 1.00 away, is perfectly positioned to exploit those gaps. Historical head-to-head data shows Kelty with a strong 2W-2D-0L record at home against Stirling, but recent tactical realities and current goal-scoring trends override legacy matchups. The mathematical model, combined with Stirling’s defensive improvement (conceding trend: improving) and Kelty’s leaky home record, confirms the mispricing. We do not chase narratives; we chase EV. With a +11.4% edge and multiple confirmatory signals aligning, the disciplined play is clear. Key Points: - Poisson model assigns Stirling Albion a 43.7% win probability. - Market odds of 3.10 imply only a 32.3% probability, creating an +11.4% EV edge. - Stirling won their opener 2-0 vs Dumbarton; Kelty lost 1-0 to Forfar Athletic. - Kelty concede 1.75 goals per game at home, while Stirling average 1.00 away. - Defensive trends favor Stirling, while Kelty’s home record remains fragile. The mathematical edge is substantial and the form supports the projection. The recommended bet is Away Win.

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