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Aug. 25, 2026 2 weeks from now VS

Match Analysis

Spartans Hearts U21
Spartans D W W L L L
Hearts U21 L W L W L L
STRENGTH
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.

Head to Head History

Home Team Away Team Score Date
Spartans Hearts U21 3 - 2 July 8, 2025

Spartans Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 8, 26 Home Edinburgh City 2 - 2 Draw
Aug 1, 26 Away Annan Athletic 2 - 4 Win
Jul 25, 26 Away Montrose 0 - 2 Win
Jul 21, 26 Away Dundee Utd 4 - 0 Loss
Jul 14, 26 Home Stirling Albion 1 - 3 Loss
Jul 11, 26 Home Arbroath 1 - 2 Loss

Hearts U21 Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Dec 16, 25 Home ST Johnstone 0 - 1 Loss
Nov 11, 25 Away Kelty Hearts 0 - 1 Win
Oct 11, 25 Away East Kilbride 3 - 2 Loss
Sep 23, 25 Away Queen of the South 2 - 3 Win
Sep 6, 25 Away Edinburgh City 4 - 2 Loss
Aug 26, 25 Away Dumbarton 1 - 0 Loss

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 59.08% likelihood that both Spartans and Hearts U21 will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.
Spartans to win
This prediction indicates that Spartans has a 48.98% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 25.58 %
Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 60.71% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.
Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 62.22% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.

Most Likely Scorelines

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