Edinburgh City vs Spartans: match statistics
Edinburgh City vs Spartans: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Edinburgh City played against Spartans in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on December 27, 2025. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Edinburgh City has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Spartans has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Edinburgh City scores 1.71 goals per game and allows 1.76. Spartans scores 1.41 and allows 1.18. Games in this league average 2.98 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 88% of Edinburgh City's games and 65% of Spartans's. The Over 2.5 rates are 71% and 47%, compared with league averages of 67% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Edinburgh City has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 1.34 per game. Edinburgh City takes 10.0 shots per game, while Spartans takes 9.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Edinburgh City leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.82 goals per game after halftime. Spartans leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Edinburgh City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Spartans, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.98 goals. Both teams score in 67% of games, and 58% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
| Edinburgh City | Spartans | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 54% | 55% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.28 |
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.
Edinburgh City is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Edinburgh City · 1.2 pts / game - Spartans
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 21% better for: goals scored per game.
1.71 goals / game - Edinburgh City · 1.41 goals / game - Spartans
Spartans is 49% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.76 goals / game - Edinburgh City · 1.18 goals / game - Spartans
Edinburgh City scores in 100% of games (17 of 17 meczów), while Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 meczów).
Spartans scores in 88% of games (15 of 17 meczów), while Edinburgh City keeps a clean sheet in 12% (2 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 - Edinburgh City
Over / Under - Spartans
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.
Spartans is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / game - Edinburgh City · 1.35 pts / game - Spartans
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Edinburgh City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Spartans - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* 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
Edinburgh City
Spartans
* 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
| Edinburgh City | Liga | Spartans | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.47 | 2.98 | ▼ 2.59 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 88% | 67% | ▼ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 58% | ▼ 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 12% | 19% | ▲ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 76% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 78% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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.
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 Edinburgh City's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Spartans. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Edinburgh City vs Spartans?
The League Two match finished Edinburgh City 1:3 Spartans. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Edinburgh City vs Spartans?
Edinburgh City score 1.71 goals per game on average and Spartans 1.41. The League Two average is 2.98 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 88% of Edinburgh City's matches and 65% of Spartans's.
What form are Edinburgh City and Spartans in?
Over the last 5 games Edinburgh City have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Spartans 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Edinburgh City vs Spartans?
The statistical background for Edinburgh City vs Spartans — 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.