Clachnacuddin vs Celtic II: prediction and stats
Challenge CupGroup Stage - 5Kick-off on September 26, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Grant Street Park, Inverness
The Footlab model makes Clachnacuddin the favourite at 48%, against 22% for a draw and 30% for Celtic II. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Clachnacuddin vs Celtic II?
A very open match: only 59 Elo points separate Clachnacuddin (1,599) and Celtic II (1,658).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Clachnacuddin have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Celtic II have 6, 3 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Nairn County(home) | 6-1 | Football League - Highland League |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Forres Mechanics(away) | 1-2 | Football League - Highland League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Keith(home) | 1-1 | Football League - Highland League |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Dundee United II(home) | 5-0 | Challenge Cup |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Invergordon(home) | 1-0 | Football League - Highland League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Cumnock Juniors(home) | 4-1 | Football League - Lowland League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Dalbeattie Star(away) | 5-1 | Football League - Lowland League |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Hamilton Academical(away) | 3-1 | Challenge Cup |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Renfrew(away) | 5-3 | Football League - Lowland League |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Johnstone Burgh(home) | 1-1 | Football League - Lowland League |
How many goals should we expect?
Clachnacuddin score 2.3 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; Celtic II score 2.9 and concede 2.1. The model gives a 72% probability of over 2.5 goals and 71% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clachnacuddin | 2.3 | 1.6 | 3 | 10/15 | 10/15 |
| Celtic II | 2.9 | 2.1 | 1 | 14/15 | 14/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Clachnacuddin vs Celtic II?
- The Footlab model makes Clachnacuddin the favourite at 48%, against 22% for a draw and 30% for Celtic II.
- Where and when is Clachnacuddin vs Celtic II played?
- Clachnacuddin vs Celtic II is played on September 26, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Grant Street Park, in the Challenge Cup.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 72% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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