Our Dumbarton vs Elgin Prediction: 2-1
Dumbarton vs Elgin in the Scotland League Two is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Dumbarton vs Elgin prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Dumbarton's Last Match – Dumbarton vs St Mirren B
Dumbarton will seek to keep their streak alive after a 4-2 Scotland League Challenge Cup victory over St Mirren B on August 12. In that match, Dumbarton had 43% possession and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dumbarton | 43% | 0 (7) | - | 42 |
St Mirren B | 57% | 0 (4) | - | 76 |
Elgin's Last Match – Elgin vs Inverness CT
Elgin will be looking to bounce back after a 1-4 Scotland League Challenge Cup defeat against Inverness CT on August 12. In that match, Elgin saw 41% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Elgin | 41% | 0 (5) | - | 52 |
Inverness CT | 59% | 0 (12) | - | 72 |
Dumbarton vs Elgin Stats
Key Stats
| Dumbarton | Elgin | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.11 | Attacking Strength | 0.63 |
| 0.91 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dumbarton are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Elgin average 1.4 scored and 3.0 conceded per game.
Dumbarton 14-19
Elgin 14-30
What are the odds for this match?
Dumbarton to win: @1.85
Draw: @3.5
Elgin to win: @3.6