Kelty Hearts vs East Fife: match statistics
East Fife seems to have the upper hand in this matchup despite weaker form in their last five matches. Kelty Hearts exhibits a disastrous home disposition - zero home wins this season, a 64% loss rate, and a mere 0.43 goals scored on average per game. The visitors boast better shooting efficiency (10% shot conversion vs 6%) and a higher xG (1.11 vs 1.0), indicating greater attacking effectiveness. Although East Fife also struggles defensively and loses 62% of their away games, their 23% away win rate and a higher average of goals scored (0.85 vs 0.43) give them a realistic chance of success. Considering Kelty Hearts' fatal streak and the visitors' slight but noticeable qualitative advantage, an East Fife win is the most probable scenario, though a draw remains in play due to the vulnerabilities of both sides.
Kelty Hearts vs East Fife: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Kelty Hearts played against East Fife in League One (Scotland). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Kelty Hearts has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. East Fife has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Kelty Hearts scores 0.82 goals per game and allows 1.89. East Fife scores 0.93 and allows 1.75. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Kelty Hearts's games and 46% of East Fife's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 54%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
East Fife has the higher season xG average, 1.19 to 0.99 per game. Kelty Hearts takes 7.1 shots per game, while East Fife takes 8.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Kelty Hearts leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.36 goals per game after halftime. East Fife leads at halftime in 4% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Kelty Hearts's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). For East Fife, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% 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 Fife seems to have the upper hand in this matchup despite weaker form in their last five matches. Kelty Hearts exhibits a disastrous home disposition - zero home wins this season, a 64% loss rate, and a mere 0.43 goals scored on average per game. The visitors boast better shooting efficiency (10% shot conversion vs 6%) and a higher xG (1.11 vs 1.0), indicating greater attacking effectiveness. Although East Fife also struggles defensively and loses 62% of their away games, their 23% away win rate and a higher average of goals scored (0.85 vs 0.43) give them a realistic chance of success. Considering Kelty Hearts' fatal streak and the visitors' slight but noticeable qualitative advantage, an East Fife win is the most probable scenario, though a draw remains in play due to the vulnerabilities of both sides.
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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
| Kelty Hearts | East Fife | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 48% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.25 |
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 Fife is 13% better for: goals scored per game.
0.82 goals / game - Kelty Hearts · 0.93 goals / game - East Fife
East Fife is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.89 goals / game - Kelty Hearts · 1.75 goals / game - East Fife
Kelty Hearts scores in 61% of games (17 of 28 meczów), while East Fife keeps a clean sheet in 14% (4 of 28 meczów).
East Fife scores in 61% of games (17 of 28 meczów), while Kelty Hearts keeps a clean sheet in 14% (4 of 28 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 - Kelty Hearts
Over / Under - East Fife
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 88% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.07 pts / game - Kelty Hearts · 0.57 pts / game - East Fife
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Kelty Hearts - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 11%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
East Fife - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 4% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -2 |
* 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 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Kelty Hearts
East Fife
* 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
| Kelty Hearts | Liga | East Fife | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.71 | 2.62 | • 2.68 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 54% | 47% | • 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 52% | ▲ 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 29% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 75% | ▼ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | • 82% | 81% | ▼ 79% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Kelty Hearts's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses against East Fife. Games average 2.33 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Kelty Hearts vs East Fife?
The League One match finished Kelty Hearts 1:1 East Fife. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Kelty Hearts and East Fife?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Kelty Hearts won 1, East Fife won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Kelty Hearts vs East Fife?
Kelty Hearts score 0.82 goals per game on average and East Fife 0.93. The League One average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Kelty Hearts's matches and 46% of East Fife's.
What form are Kelty Hearts and East Fife in?
Over the last 5 games Kelty Hearts have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and East Fife 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Kelty Hearts vs East Fife?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Kelty Hearts vs East Fife: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.