League Two
Edinburgh City vs Annan Athletic
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Meadowbank Stadium
Edinburgh City vs Annan Athletic Prediction & Stats - League Two 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Edinburgh City vs Annan Athletic carries real history into this round of the League Two.
The two sides meet on 22/08 (Saturday) at Meadowbank Stadium, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Edinburgh City vs Annan Athletic prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Edinburgh City vs Annan Athletic
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Edinburgh City vs Annan Athletic call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 21-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Edinburgh City the side to beat, with roughly 45% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all League Two odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Edinburgh City Preview
Edinburgh City reach this fixture 3 match into their League Two. Here is where Edinburgh City stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
1.33 points per game
5 scored, at 1.67 a game
7 conceded, at 2.33 a game
Edinburgh City, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Innes Lawson, 2 goals
Most assists: Innes Lawson, 1 assists
Recent results — Edinburgh City
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 10:00
01/08/2026 10:00
02/05/2026 10:00
18/04/2026 10:00
Annan Athletic: how they are travelling
Annan Athletic come in 3 matches into their League Two.
Here is what Annan Athletic have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
1 points per game
4 scored, at 1.33 a game
6 conceded, at 2 a game
Annan Athletic, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Aidan Smith, 1 goals
Most assists: Cameron Cooper, 1 assists
Recent results — Annan Athletic
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 10:00
01/08/2026 10:00
02/05/2026 10:00
25/04/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Edinburgh City
Recent meetings have tended to go Edinburgh City's way against Annan Athletic.
From 32 match(es):
Edinburgh City: 15 win(s)
Annan Athletic: 12 win(s)
Drawn: 5
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Edinburgh City vs Annan Athletic prediction.
Form comparison Edinburgh City vs Annan Athletic
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Edinburgh City
Scotland - League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
W
D
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 4 | 5 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 2.33 | 5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.07 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
0.92 | 1.36 | 0.71 |
Away Team
Annan Athletic
Scotland - League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Home |
L
L
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 4.5 | 1 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 1.33 | 0.76 |
|
xGA
|
1.17 | 1.41 | 0.71 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
Edinburgh City vs Annan Athletic is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.
The 3.64 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
Edinburgh City vs Annan Athletic is set up to be a tough match, and we expect it to go over 2.5 goals.
With bookmakers offering odds of 1.73 on this outcome, there’s great value in betting on three or more goals being scored, especially considering the attacking strength of both teams.
Fixture information - Edinburgh City vs Annan Athletic
Match: Edinburgh City vs Annan Athletic
Competition: League Two
Date: Saturday, 22/08/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Meadowbank Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Edinburgh City vs Annan Athletic that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3
League: 3.07
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 47%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 73%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 60%
Cards
1
League: 3.27
Corners
9
League: 10
Home Team
Edinburgh City
Scotland - League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
W
D
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 4 | 5 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 2.33 | 5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.07 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
0.92 | 1.36 | 0.71 |
Away Team
Annan Athletic
Scotland - League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Home |
L
L
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 4.5 | 1 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 1.33 | 0.76 |
|
xGA
|
1.17 | 1.41 | 0.71 |
Corners
8 / Match
+21% Corners / Match
Annan Athletic received +21% more corners than Edinburgh City in the League Two
9.66 / Match
Dumbarton
(2)
Spartans
(4)
Elgin City
(3)(3)
Clyde
(6)
Stranraer
(7)
Spartans
Cards
2 / Match
+50% Cards / Match
Edinburgh City received +50% more cards than Annan Athletic in the League Two
1.33 / Match
Dumbarton
(2)
Spartans
(4)
Elgin City
(0)(3)
Clyde
(1)
Stranraer
(0)
Spartans
Goals Scored
1.67 / Match
+26%
Edinburgh City is +26% better in terms of goals scored
1.33 / Match
Dumbarton
(3)
Spartans
(2)
Elgin City
(0)(1)
Clyde
(1)
Stranraer
(2)
Spartans
Goals Conceded
2.33 / Match
+14%
Edinburgh City condeded +14% more goals than Annan Athletic
2 / Match
Dumbarton
(0)
Spartans
(2)
Elgin City
(5)(2)
Clyde
(0)
Stranraer
(4)
Spartans
League Two Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Elgin City
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Forfar Athletic
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 3 |
Clyde
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 4 |
Spartans
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 5 |
Edinburgh City
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 6 |
Stranraer
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
| 7 |
Annan Athletic
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
| 8 |
Stirling Albion
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
| 9 |
Kelty Hearts
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 3 | 1 |
| 10 |
Dumbarton
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 3 | 1 |
Odds
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