Elgin City vs Stranraer: match statistics
Elgin City vs Stranraer: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Elgin City played against Stranraer in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on December 13, 2025. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Elgin City has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Stranraer has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Elgin City scores 1.47 goals per game and allows 1.33. Stranraer scores 1.27 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 2.96 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Elgin City's games and 60% of Stranraer's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 53%, compared with league averages of 65% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Elgin City has the higher season xG average, 1.44 to 1.16 per game. Elgin City takes 10.5 shots per game, while Stranraer takes 8.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Elgin City leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 1.13 goals per game after halftime. Stranraer leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.47 after halftime.
When the teams score
Elgin City's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). For Stranraer, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.96 goals. Both teams score in 65% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
| Elgin City | Stranraer | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 48% | 49% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 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.
Elgin City is 10% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Elgin City · 2 pts / game - Stranraer
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.
Elgin City is 16% better for: goals scored per game.
1.47 goals / game - Elgin City · 1.27 goals / game - Stranraer
Elgin City scores in 80% of games (12 of 15 meczów), while Stranraer keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 15 meczów).
Stranraer scores in 67% of games (10 of 15 meczów), while Elgin City keeps a clean sheet in 27% (4 of 15 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 - Elgin City
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.
Stranraer is 28% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.2 pts / game - Elgin City · 1.53 pts / game - Stranraer
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Elgin City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Stranraer - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +7 | -3 |
* 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
Elgin City
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
| Elgin City | Liga | Stranraer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.80 | 2.96 | ▼ 2.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 60% | 65% | ▼ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 47% | 57% | ▼ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 27% | 21% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 76% | ▼ 53% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 76% | ▼ 73% |
^ 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
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Elgin City's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Stranraer. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Elgin City vs Stranraer?
The League Two match finished Elgin City 1:2 Stranraer. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Elgin City vs Stranraer?
Elgin City score 1.47 goals per game on average and Stranraer 1.27. The League Two average is 2.96 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Elgin City's matches and 60% of Stranraer's.
What form are Elgin City and Stranraer in?
Over the last 5 games Elgin City have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Stranraer 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Elgin City vs Stranraer?
The statistical background for Elgin City 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.