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Sept. 15, 2026 1 week, 4 days from now VS

Match Analysis

East Fife Motherwell U21
East Fife D L D L D W
Motherwell U21 L L L L L L
EXPECTED GOALS
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

East Fife Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 29, 26 Away Airdrie United 0 - 0 Draw
Aug 25, 26 Home St. Mirren U21 2 - 5 Loss
Aug 22, 26 Home Hamilton Academical 0 - 0 Draw
Aug 15, 26 Away Peterhead 2 - 1 Loss
Aug 11, 26 Home Spartans 2 - 2 Draw
Aug 8, 26 Home Cove Rangers 2 - 0 Win

Motherwell U21 Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 25, 26 Away Alloa Athletic 3 - 0 Loss
Aug 11, 26 Away Kelty Hearts 4 - 3 Loss
Nov 11, 25 Away Queen of the South 3 - 1 Loss
Oct 11, 25 Away Stenhousemuir 4 - 0 Loss
Sep 23, 25 Away Stranraer 3 - 0 Loss
Sep 6, 25 Away Clyde 4 - 0 Loss

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - No
This prediction suggests that there is a 50.61% likelihood that only one team is likely to score throughout the entire match.
East Fife to win
This prediction indicates that East Fife has a 51.86% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 24.48 %

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