East Kilbride vs Stranraer: match statistics
East Kilbride occupies a higher position in the table (2nd place) and presents solid home statistics with 44% of matches won at home and an average of 2 goals per match. The hosts have a positive goal difference of +8 in home matches, while Stranraer shows weaker form in the last five meetings (0 wins, 4 draws, 1 defeat) and achieves only 0.8 points per match. Stranraer has a 30% loss rate in away games and 30% of matches without scoring a goal, which could be problematic against hosts scoring an average of 2 goals in home matches. Although East Kilbride is also going through a weaker period (1 win in the last 5 matches overall), their home advantage and better offensive statistics give them a clear edge. Considering all data, I expect a home victory, though a draw cannot be ruled out due to the recent form of both teams.
East Kilbride vs Stranraer: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
East Kilbride played against Stranraer in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
East Kilbride has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Stranraer has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
East Kilbride scores 1.89 goals per game and allows 1.32. Stranraer scores 1.35 and allows 1.35. Games in this league average 3.02 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 68% of East Kilbride's games and 70% of Stranraer's. The Over 2.5 rates are 68% and 55%, compared with league averages of 70% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
East Kilbride has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.22 per game. East Kilbride takes 9.8 shots per game, while Stranraer takes 8.8.
First-half and second-half trends
East Kilbride leads at halftime in 58% of its games and scores 0.58 goals per game after halftime. Stranraer leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
East Kilbride's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). For Stranraer, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 3.02 goals. Both teams score in 70% of games, and 58% 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 4.00 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
East Kilbride occupies a higher position in the table (2nd place) and presents solid home statistics with 44% of matches won at home and an average of 2 goals per match. The hosts have a positive goal difference of +8 in home matches, while Stranraer shows weaker form in the last five meetings (0 wins, 4 draws, 1 defeat) and achieves only 0.8 points per match. Stranraer has a 30% loss rate in away games and 30% of matches without scoring a goal, which could be problematic against hosts scoring an average of 2 goals in home matches. Although East Kilbride is also going through a weaker period (1 win in the last 5 matches overall), their home advantage and better offensive statistics give them a clear edge. Considering all data, I expect a home victory, though a draw cannot be ruled out due to the recent form of both teams.
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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
| East Kilbride | Stranraer | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 50% | 52% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.30 |
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.
East Kilbride is 40% better for: goals scored per game.
1.89 goals / game - East Kilbride · 1.35 goals / game - Stranraer
East Kilbride scores in 95% of games (18 of 19 meczów), while Stranraer keeps a clean sheet in 10% (2 of 20 meczów).
Stranraer scores in 75% of games (15 of 20 meczów), while East Kilbride keeps a clean sheet in 26% (5 of 19 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 Kilbride
Over / Under - Stranraer
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.
East Kilbride is 22% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.89 pts / game - East Kilbride · 1.55 pts / game - Stranraer
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
East Kilbride - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 58% of games and wins 47%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Stranraer - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 30%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
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 | 1.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). 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
East Kilbride
Stranraer
* 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
| East Kilbride | Liga | Stranraer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.21 | 3.02 | ▼ 2.70 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 68% | 70% | • 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 68% | 58% | ▼ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 26% | 18% | ▼ 10% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 89% | 79% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 79% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Other recorded players
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 East Kilbride's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Stranraer. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of East Kilbride vs Stranraer?
The League Two match finished East Kilbride 0:2 Stranraer. 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 Kilbride and Stranraer?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches East Kilbride won 2, Stranraer won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before East Kilbride vs Stranraer?
East Kilbride score 1.89 goals per game on average and Stranraer 1.35. The League Two average is 3.02 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 68% of East Kilbride's matches and 70% of Stranraer's.
What form are East Kilbride and Stranraer in?
Over the last 5 games East Kilbride have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Stranraer 1-4-0 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for East Kilbride vs Stranraer?
The statistical background for East Kilbride vs Stranraer — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.