Match

Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Civil Service Strollers: prediction and stats

Football League - Lowland LeagueRegular SeasonKick-off on April 3, 2027 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Netherdale Football Ground, Galashiels

Gala Fairydean RoversCivil Service Strollers

The Footlab model makes Gala Fairydean Rovers the favourite at 46%, against 22% for a draw and 32% for Civil Service Strollers. 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 27, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Civil Service Strollers?

A very open match: only 25 Elo points separate Gala Fairydean Rovers (1,414) and Civil Service Strollers (1,440).

Gala Fairydean Rovers win46 %
Draw22 %
Civil Service Strollers win32 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Gala Fairydean Rovers have 8 wins, 1 draws and 6 defeats; Civil Service Strollers have 5, 3 and 7.

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

Gala Fairydean Rovers
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 25, 2026Stranraer(away)0-3Challenge Cup
Aug 22, 2026Hill Of Beath Hawthorn(home)3-4Football League - Lowland League
Aug 11, 2026Rangers U21(home)0-4Challenge Cup
Aug 8, 2026Linlithgow Rose(away)0-5Football League - Lowland League
Aug 1, 2026Bo'ness United(home)1-3Football League - Lowland League
Civil Service Strollers
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Brechin(home)0-2Football League - Lowland League
Aug 8, 2026Bo'ness United(away)0-2Football League - Lowland League
Aug 1, 2026Cowdenbeath(home)3-2Football League - Lowland League
Jul 28, 2026Hill Of Beath Hawthorn(home)4-0Football League - Lowland League
Jul 25, 2026Linlithgow Rose(away)1-1Football League - Lowland League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Gala Fairydean Rovers win(s), 1 draw(s), 5 Civil Service Strollers win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Mar 28, 2026Civil Service Strollers 2-1 Gala Fairydean RoversFootball League - Lowland League
Oct 4, 2025Gala Fairydean Rovers 0-2 Civil Service StrollersFootball League - Lowland League
Dec 14, 2024Gala Fairydean Rovers 2-2 Civil Service StrollersFootball League - Lowland League
Oct 5, 2024Civil Service Strollers 4-2 Gala Fairydean RoversFootball League - Lowland League
Jan 6, 2024Civil Service Strollers 7-0 Gala Fairydean RoversFootball League - Lowland League
Nov 4, 2023Gala Fairydean Rovers 1-2 Civil Service StrollersFootball League - Lowland League

Last archived meeting: Civil Service Strollers vs Gala Fairydean Rovers on Mar 28, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Gala Fairydean Rovers score 1.7 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Civil Service Strollers score 1.1 and concede 2.1. The model gives a 72% probability of over 2.5 goals and 72% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Gala Fairydean Rovers1.71.765/1510/15
Civil Service Strollers1.12.136/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Gala Fairydean Rovers sit 28th in Football League - Lowland League (3 points from 5 matches) and Civil Service Strollers sit 16th (7 points from 5 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
16Civil Service Strollers5212877
28Gala Fairydean Rovers51045133

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 Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Civil Service Strollers?
The Footlab model makes Gala Fairydean Rovers the favourite at 46%, against 22% for a draw and 32% for Civil Service Strollers.
Where and when is Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Civil Service Strollers played?
Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Civil Service Strollers is played on April 3, 2027 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Netherdale Football Ground, in the Football League - Lowland League.
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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