League Two
Spartans vs Elgin City
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Ainslie Park Stadium
Spartans vs Elgin City Prediction & Stats - League Two 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Spartans vs Elgin City carries real history into this round of the League Two.
The two sides meet on 22/08 (Saturday) at Ainslie Park Stadium, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Spartans vs Elgin City prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Spartans vs Elgin City
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Spartans vs Elgin City call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Elgin City
Last updated on 19-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Spartans the side to beat, with roughly 53% 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.
Spartans Preview
Spartans reach this fixture 3 match into their League Two. Here is where Spartans stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
1.33 points per game
6 scored, at 2 a game
5 conceded, at 1.67 a game
Spartans, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Mark McNulty, 1 goals
Most assists: Brogan Walls, 1 assists
Recent results — Spartans
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
Elgin City: how they are travelling
Elgin City come in 3 matches into their League Two.
Here is what Elgin City have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
2.33 points per game
10 scored, at 3.33 a game
2 conceded, at 0.67 a game
Elgin City, season-wide
2 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kyle Girvan, 1 goals
Most assists: Russell Dingwall, 1 assists
Recent results — Elgin 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
The head-to-head favours Spartans
Recent meetings have tended to go Spartans's way against Elgin City.
From 12 match(es):
Spartans: 5 win(s)
Elgin City: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 4
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Spartans vs Elgin City prediction.
Form comparison Spartans vs Elgin City
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Spartans
Scotland - League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
|
1.33 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.67 | 4 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.03 | 0.65 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 0.95 | 1.41 |
Away Team
Elgin City
Scotland - League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
|
2.33 |
| Home |
W
D
|
2 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 4 | 3.5 | 5 |
| Scored | 3.33 | 2.5 | 5 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 1 | 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
|
1.29 | 1.26 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
0.85 | 0.73 | 1.07 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
After analyzing the odds and available statistics for Spartans vs Elgin City, we anticipate a low-scoring match.
With few clear-cut chances expected, under 2.5 goals looks like the smartest betting option, as the match is unlikely to see more than two goals.
👉 Prediction: Under 9.5 Corners
After analysing different betting markets for Spartans vs Elgin City, under 9.5 corners stands out as the best option based on both teams’ playing styles.
We don’t expect a game filled with attacks, which should reduce the number of corners. With this in mind, backing under 9.5 corners looks like a solid bet.
Fixture information - Spartans vs Elgin City
Match: Spartans vs Elgin City
Competition: League Two
Date: Saturday, 22/08/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Ainslie Park Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Spartans vs Elgin City that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
4.5
League: 3.07
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 47%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 73%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 60%
Cards
4
League: 3.27
Corners
7
League: 10
Home Team
Spartans
Scotland - League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
|
1.33 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.67 | 4 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.03 | 0.65 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 0.95 | 1.41 |
Away Team
Elgin City
Scotland - League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
|
2.33 |
| Home |
W
D
|
2 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 4 | 3.5 | 5 |
| Scored | 3.33 | 2.5 | 5 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 1 | 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
|
1.29 | 1.26 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
0.85 | 0.73 | 1.07 |
Corners
11.33 / Match
+42% Corners / Match
Spartans received +42% more corners than Elgin City in the League Two
8 / Match
Stranraer
(7)
Edinburgh City
(2)
Annan Athletic
(4)(4)
Kelty Hearts
(3)
Forfar Athletic
(5)
Edinburgh City
Cards
2 / Match
+100% Cards / Match
Spartans received +100% more cards than Elgin City in the League Two
1 / Match
Stranraer
(2)
Edinburgh City
(4)
Annan Athletic
(0)(2)
Kelty Hearts
(1)
Forfar Athletic
(0)
Edinburgh City
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+67%
Elgin City is +67% better in terms of goals scored
3.33 / Match
Stranraer
(0)
Edinburgh City
(2)
Annan Athletic
(4)(4)
Kelty Hearts
(1)
Forfar Athletic
(5)
Edinburgh City
Goals Conceded
1.67 / Match
+60%
Spartans condeded +60% more goals than Elgin City
0.67 / Match
Stranraer
(1)
Edinburgh City
(2)
Annan Athletic
(2)(1)
Kelty Hearts
(1)
Forfar Athletic
(0)
Edinburgh City
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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