Football League - Lowland League prediction: Celtic II should edge out Edinburgh University on their own turf

The hosts Celtic II saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the Football League - Lowland League. This match was also played here at Excelsior Stadium. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Edinburgh University have had more rest.

Celtic II form and stats

The home supporters can't complain about results here at Excelsior Stadium as Celtic II have scored 27 goals to get 16 points from 7 games. The overall stats in the Football League - Lowland League are 5-1-1 (wins-draws-losses).

Celtic's previous game was also played at home, ending 2-1 versus Bo'ness United (placed 11th). The home side are looking to build on that result.

Preceding that game was the home draw versus Edusport Academy that ended 4-4.

Everyone expects Celtic II to win this match. We have checked our database for matches where they have been as big a favourite and found 16 games: 11 home wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Celtic II have won with at least two goals margin 9 times in similar situations.

Lots of goals? Who knows what will happen in this one, but we do know that 9 of the 10 latest league matches with this side has seen at least three goals.

The match schedule is unforgiving for Celtic II as they have a new game in only three days, a Football League - Lowland League match thankfully also at home. Berwick Rangers are visiting.

It's goals goals goals for Celtic II who have scored 27 goals from 7 league home games. Celtic's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 10 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Edinburgh University form and stats

Edinburgh University have only collected 6 points from their away games in the Football League - Lowland League, after 2-0-6 (8 played). Edinburgh University are generally in trouble as the list of consecutive losses is growing into an ugly monster. Regardless of home/away, the visitors have now lost eight in a row. It's been 13 weeks since they last avoided defeat. (The East Kilbride game.)

Two away games in a row for Edinburgh University, whose manager Ogunro could celebrate last time after the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup win against Musselburgh Athletic.

Preceding that, the 2-4 home loss versus Celtic II.

Edinburgh University are huge outsiders in this game. Running a check in our games database we found 38 matches where they were as big outsiders as an away team. Results were 8 wins, 3 draws and 27 defeats. Of the defeats, 22 games were lost by at least two goals margin.

Goal-happy betting people should observe that 14 of this team's 15 latest league fixtures have ended with at least three goals.

The schedule is very tough for Edinburgh now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Football League - Lowland League game at Bo'ness United is waiting in only four days.

The visiting Edinburgh University have scored more than one goal per away game in the league so far. The grand total is 9 goals from 8 games. The Edinburgh University defense is as useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle, having conceded 30 goals in their away games. Edinburgh has visited these top teams four times, and 4 of 4 has ended with 2 goals or more!

Head 2 Head

It's not the first time these sides get together this campaign, as the statistics show this recent game: Edinburgh University - Celtic II 2-4. Celtic II-Edinburgh University H2H statistics last three meetings regardless of arena: Celtic II three wins, Edinburgh University zero wins, zero draws. three of these three matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).

Celtic II missing players

Edinburgh University missing players