Dumbarton vs Edinburgh City: match statistics
Edinburgh City holds a significant advantage in away matches with a 60% win rate and a positive goal difference (+6), while Dumbarton wins only 30% of their home games with a negative goal difference (-3). The visitors score an average of 1.7 goals away while conceding just 1.1, confirming their offensive efficiency and defensive solidity. xG statistics also favor Edinburgh City (1.19 xG For vs 0.94 xG For Dumbarton), indicating higher quality of chances created. The recent form of the last five matches is unfavorable for the hosts (0.4 points per match), while Edinburgh City maintains a more stable performance (1 point per match). Considering all factors, an away win is the most likely scenario, although a draw also remains a realistic option due to Edinburgh City's 30% draw rate in away matches.
Dumbarton vs Edinburgh City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Dumbarton played against Edinburgh City in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Dumbarton has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Edinburgh City has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Dumbarton scores 1.55 goals per game and allows 1.90. Edinburgh City scores 1.62 and allows 1.90. Games in this league average 3.04 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 85% of Dumbarton's games and 90% of Edinburgh City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 70% and 71%, compared with league averages of 69% for BTTS and 59% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Edinburgh City has the higher season xG average, 1.30 to 0.98 per game. Dumbarton takes 6.3 shots per game, while Edinburgh City takes 9.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Dumbarton leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.85 goals per game after halftime. Edinburgh City leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
Dumbarton's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). For Edinburgh City, it is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 3.04 goals. Both teams score in 69% of games, and 59% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Edinburgh City holds a significant advantage in away matches with a 60% win rate and a positive goal difference (+6), while Dumbarton wins only 30% of their home games with a negative goal difference (-3). The visitors score an average of 1.7 goals away while conceding just 1.1, confirming their offensive efficiency and defensive solidity. xG statistics also favor Edinburgh City (1.19 xG For vs 0.94 xG For Dumbarton), indicating higher quality of chances created. The recent form of the last five matches is unfavorable for the hosts (0.4 points per match), while Edinburgh City maintains a more stable performance (1 point per match). Considering all factors, an away win is the most likely scenario, although a draw also remains a realistic option due to Edinburgh City's 30% draw rate in away matches.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Dumbarton | Edinburgh City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 48% | 57% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.51 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Edinburgh City is 5% better for: goals scored per game.
1.55 goals / game - Dumbarton · 1.62 goals / game - Edinburgh City
Dumbarton scores in 90% of games (18 of 20 meczów), while Edinburgh City keeps a clean sheet in 10% (2 of 21 meczów).
Edinburgh City scores in 100% of games (21 of 21 meczów), while Dumbarton keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 20 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Dumbarton
Over / Under - Edinburgh City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Edinburgh City is 45% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.95 pts / game - Dumbarton · 1.38 pts / game - Edinburgh City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dumbarton - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Edinburgh City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Dumbarton
Edinburgh City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Dumbarton | Liga | Edinburgh City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.45 | 3.04 | ▲ 3.52 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 85% | 69% | ▲ 90% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 70% | 59% | ▲ 71% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 5% | 18% | ▼ 10% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 90% | 76% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 79% | ▲ 90% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Dumbarton's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Edinburgh City. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Dumbarton vs Edinburgh City?
The League Two match finished Dumbarton 1:1 Edinburgh City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Dumbarton and Edinburgh City?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Dumbarton won 0, Edinburgh City won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Dumbarton vs Edinburgh City?
Dumbarton score 1.55 goals per game on average and Edinburgh City 1.62. The League Two average is 3.04 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 85% of Dumbarton's matches and 90% of Edinburgh City's.
What form are Dumbarton and Edinburgh City in?
Over the last 5 games Dumbarton have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Edinburgh City 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dumbarton vs Edinburgh City?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.