Where and when is Kelty Hearts vs Clydebank played?

Kelty Hearts vs Clydebank is played on August 25, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC) at New Central 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.

Match

Kelty Hearts vs Clydebank: prediction and stats

Challenge CupGroup Stage - 2Kick-off on August 25, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC)New Central Park, Kelty

Kelty Hearts

Clydebank

The Footlab model makes Clydebank the favourite at 49%, against 22% for a draw and 29% for Kelty Hearts. 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 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Kelty Hearts vs Clydebank?

Clydebank starts as the favourite with a 208-point Elo edge (1,741 vs 1,533).

Kelty Hearts win29 %

Draw22 %

Clydebank win49 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Kelty Hearts have 5 wins, 1 draws and 9 defeats; Clydebank have 11, 2 and 2.

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

Kelty Hearts
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	Dumbarton(home)	3-1	League Two
Aug 15, 2026	Elgin City(away)	1-4	League Two
Aug 11, 2026	Motherwell U21(home)	4-3	Challenge Cup
Aug 8, 2026	Stirling Albion(home)	3-2	League Two
Aug 1, 2026	Forfar Athletic(away)	0-1	League Two

Clydebank
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	Gretna 2008(home)	7-1	Football League - Lowland League
Aug 18, 2026	Caledonian Braves(away)	2-2	Football League - Lowland League
Aug 11, 2026	Hibernian U21(home)	4-0	Challenge Cup
Aug 8, 2026	Troon FC(home)	3-2	Football League - Lowland League
Jul 28, 2026	Celtic II(away)	1-6	Football League - Lowland League

How many goals should we expect?

Kelty Hearts score 1.2 and concede 2.1 goals per match over their last 15; Clydebank score 3.3 and concede 1.4. 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
Kelty Hearts	1.2	2.1	1	7/15	9/15
Clydebank	3.3	1.4	6	9/15	13/15

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 Kelty Hearts vs Clydebank?: The Footlab model makes Clydebank the favourite at 49%, against 22% for a draw and 29% for Kelty Hearts.
Where and when is Kelty Hearts vs Clydebank played?: Kelty Hearts vs Clydebank is played on August 25, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC) at New Central 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.