Kelty Hearts vs Edinburgh City: match statistics
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Kelty Hearts vs Edinburgh City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Kelty Hearts plays Edinburgh City in League Two (Scotland). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026.
Recent form
Kelty Hearts has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Edinburgh City has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Kelty Hearts scores 1.43 goals per game and allows 2.14. Edinburgh City scores 2.29 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 3.51 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 71% of Kelty Hearts's games and 57% of Edinburgh City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 71% and 71%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Edinburgh City has the higher season xG average, 1.30 to 1.02 per game. Kelty Hearts takes 7.0 shots per game, while Edinburgh City takes 8.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Kelty Hearts leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Edinburgh City leads at halftime in 57% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Kelty Hearts's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). For Edinburgh City, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 3.51 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 66% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | Edinburgh City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 63% | 64% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.40 |
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 67% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Kelty Hearts · 2 pts / game - Edinburgh City
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 60% better for: goals scored per game.
1.43 goals / game - Kelty Hearts · 2.29 goals / game - Edinburgh City
Edinburgh City is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.14 goals / game - Kelty Hearts · 2 goals / game - Edinburgh City
Kelty Hearts scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 games), while Edinburgh City keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 games).
Edinburgh City scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 games), while Kelty Hearts keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 7 games).
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 - Edinburgh City
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.
Edinburgh City is 55% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / game - Kelty Hearts · 2 pts / game - Edinburgh City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Kelty Hearts - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Edinburgh City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 57% of games and wins 43%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 1.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +8 | -1 |
* 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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Edinburgh City
* 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
| Kelty Hearts | Liga | Edinburgh City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.57 | 3.51 | ▲ 4.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 54% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 66% | ▲ 71% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 23% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 83% | ▼ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 89% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Kelty Hearts and Edinburgh City play?
Kelty Hearts face Edinburgh City on September 19, 2026 in League Two. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Kelty Hearts vs Edinburgh City?
Kelty Hearts score 1.43 goals per game on average and Edinburgh City 2.29. The League Two average is 3.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Kelty Hearts's matches and 57% of Edinburgh City's.
What form are Kelty Hearts and Edinburgh City in?
Over the last 5 games Kelty Hearts have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Edinburgh City 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Kelty Hearts vs Edinburgh City?
The statistical background for Kelty Hearts vs Edinburgh City — 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.