Match

Cowdenbeath vs Clyde: prediction and stats

Challenge CupGroup Stage - 5Kick-off on September 26, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Central Park, Cowdenbeath

CowdenbeathClyde

The Footlab model makes Cowdenbeath the favourite at 42%, against 23% for a draw and 35% for Clyde. 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 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Cowdenbeath vs Clyde?

Clyde starts as the favourite with a 105-point Elo edge (1,598 vs 1,493).

Cowdenbeath win42 %
Draw23 %
Clyde win35 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Cowdenbeath have 3 wins, 3 draws and 9 defeats; Clyde have 5, 2 and 8.

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

Cowdenbeath
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Stirling University(home)4-2Football League - Lowland League
Aug 11, 2026Edinburgh City(away)1-3Challenge Cup
Aug 8, 2026Broxburn Athletic(home)0-2Football League - Lowland League
Aug 1, 2026Civil Service Strollers(away)2-3Football League - Lowland League
Jul 28, 2026Tranent Juniors(away)0-1Football League - Lowland League
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

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Cowdenbeath win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Clyde win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
May 4, 2019Cowdenbeath 2-1 ClydeLeague Two
Jan 26, 2019Clyde 1-0 CowdenbeathLeague Two
Dec 8, 2018Cowdenbeath 1-1 ClydeLeague Two
Aug 4, 2018Clyde 2-0 CowdenbeathLeague Two
Apr 7, 2018Cowdenbeath 1-0 ClydeLeague Two
Mar 27, 2018Cowdenbeath 0-3 ClydeLeague Two

Last archived meeting: Cowdenbeath vs Clyde on May 4, 2019

How many goals should we expect?

Cowdenbeath score 1.3 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Clyde score 1.5 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 70% probability of over 2.5 goals and 70% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Cowdenbeath1.31.728/159/15
Clyde1.51.9211/1511/15

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.

Open the full match card in the app

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 Cowdenbeath vs Clyde?
The Footlab model makes Cowdenbeath the favourite at 42%, against 23% for a draw and 35% for Clyde.
Where and when is Cowdenbeath vs Clyde played?
Cowdenbeath vs Clyde is played on September 26, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Central Park, in the Challenge Cup.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 70% 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.

Other matches in the same round

Next match: Cowdenbeath and Clyde

Ready to know everything about football?