Stranraer vs Celtic II: result 3-4 and analysis
Challenge CupGroup Stage - 3Kick-off on September 1, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC)Stair Park, Stranraer
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What was the result of Stranraer vs Celtic II?
Celtic II won 3-4 on September 1, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 36′J. DolanStranraer (pen.)
- 46′L. ClearieCeltic II (pen.)
- 51′A. HealyStranraer
- 57′R. FosterStranraer
- 59′L. ClearieCeltic II (pen.)
- 85′L. ClearieCeltic II
- 86′S. McArdleCeltic II
What had the model predicted before the match?
Before kick-off, the Footlab AI model gave a Stranraer win at 47%: prediction missed. Most likely score announced: 2-1. Actual score: 3-4.
Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Stranraer have 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats; Celtic II have 5, 5 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | Kelty Hearts(home) | 2-0 | League Two |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Gala Fairydean Rovers(home) | 3-0 | Challenge Cup |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Stirling Albion(away) | 2-2 | League Two |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Spartans(home) | 1-0 | League Two |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Alloa Athletic(away) | 1-2 | Challenge Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Auchinleck Talbot(home) | 2-2 | Football League - Lowland League |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Dumbarton(away) | 2-2 | Challenge Cup |
| 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 |
How many goals should we expect?
Stranraer score 1.3 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Celtic II score 2.7 and concede 2.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stranraer | 1.3 | 1.2 | 7 | 5/15 | 8/15 |
| Celtic II | 2.7 | 2.1 | 0 | 15/15 | 14/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
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