Match

Clyde vs East Fife: prediction and stats

Challenge CupGroup Stage - 3Kick-off on September 8, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC)ZLX Stadium, Hamilton

ClydeEast Fife

The Footlab model makes Clyde the favourite at 53%, against 22% for a draw and 26% for East Fife. The most likely score is 2-1.

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 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Clyde vs East Fife?

A very open match: only 6 Elo points separate Clyde (1,598) and East Fife (1,604).

Clyde win53 %
Draw22 %
East Fife win26 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Clyde have 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 defeats; East Fife have 4, 8 and 3.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Clyde
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Forfar Athletic(home)3-0League Two
Aug 15, 2026Annan Athletic(away)2-1League Two
Aug 11, 2026St. Mirren U21(home)1-4Challenge Cup
Aug 8, 2026Dumbarton(away)0-1League Two
Aug 1, 2026Stranraer(home)3-1League Two
East Fife
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Hamilton Academical(home)0-0League One
Aug 15, 2026Peterhead(away)1-2League One
Aug 11, 2026Spartans(home)2-2Challenge Cup
Aug 8, 2026Cove Rangers(home)2-0League One
Aug 1, 2026Alloa Athletic(away)0-0League One

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Clyde win(s), 0 draw(s), 3 East Fife win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Sep 23, 2025Clyde 2-1 East FifeChallenge Cup
Mar 8, 2025Clyde 1-2 East FifeLeague Two
Jan 11, 2025East Fife 3-0 ClydeLeague Two
Nov 16, 2024Clyde 3-1 East FifeLeague Two
Aug 31, 2024East Fife 5-1 ClydeLeague Two
Apr 27, 2024Clyde 1-0 East FifeLeague Two

Last archived meeting: Clyde vs East Fife on Sep 23, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

Clyde score 1.5 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; East Fife score 1.1 and concede 0.9. The model gives a 71% probability of over 2.5 goals and 69% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Clyde1.51.9211/1511/15
East Fife1.10.958/155/15

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 Clyde vs East Fife?
The Footlab model makes Clyde the favourite at 53%, against 22% for a draw and 26% for East Fife.
Where and when is Clyde vs East Fife played?
Clyde vs East Fife is played on September 8, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC) at ZLX Stadium, in the Challenge Cup.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 71% 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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