East Fife vs Kelty Hearts: match statistics
East Fife vs Kelty Hearts: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
East Fife played against Kelty Hearts in League One (Scotland). The game was played on December 27, 2025. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
East Fife has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Kelty Hearts has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
East Fife scores 1.18 goals per game and allows 1.24. Kelty Hearts scores 0.94 and allows 2.33. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of East Fife's games and 56% of Kelty Hearts's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 78%, compared with league averages of 42% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
East Fife has the higher season xG average, 1.31 to 0.95 per game. East Fife takes 9.9 shots per game, while Kelty Hearts takes 6.7.
First-half and second-half trends
East Fife leads at halftime in 6% of its games and scores 0.59 goals per game after halftime. Kelty Hearts leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.39 after halftime.
When the teams score
East Fife's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For Kelty Hearts, it is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 42% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Stats by half
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
| East Fife | Kelty Hearts | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 48% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.29 |
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.
East Fife is 600% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - East Fife · 0.2 pts / game - Kelty Hearts
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.
East Fife is 26% better for: goals scored per game.
1.18 goals / game - East Fife · 0.94 goals / game - Kelty Hearts
East Fife is 88% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.24 goals / game - East Fife · 2.33 goals / game - Kelty Hearts
East Fife scores in 76% of games (13 of 17 meczów), while Kelty Hearts keeps a clean sheet in 6% (1 of 18 meczów).
Kelty Hearts scores in 61% of games (11 of 18 meczów), while East Fife keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 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 - East Fife
Over / Under - Kelty Hearts
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.
Kelty Hearts is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.88 pts / game - East Fife · 0.94 pts / game - Kelty Hearts
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
East Fife - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 6% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Kelty Hearts - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 11%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -7 |
* 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 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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
East Fife
Kelty Hearts
* 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 One).
Teams vs league
| East Fife | Liga | Kelty Hearts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.41 | 2.55 | ▲ 3.28 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 42% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 47% | 52% | ▲ 78% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 32% | ▼ 6% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 72% | ▲ 94% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 81% | ▲ 94% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from East Fife's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Kelty Hearts. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of East Fife vs Kelty Hearts?
The League One match finished East Fife 0:1 Kelty Hearts. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between East Fife and Kelty Hearts?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches East Fife won 2, Kelty Hearts won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before East Fife vs Kelty Hearts?
East Fife score 1.18 goals per game on average and Kelty Hearts 0.94. The League One average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 53% of East Fife's matches and 56% of Kelty Hearts's.
What form are East Fife and Kelty Hearts in?
Over the last 5 games East Fife have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Kelty Hearts 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for East Fife vs Kelty Hearts?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for East Fife vs Kelty Hearts: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.