Our Elgin vs FC Edinburgh Prediction: 1-2
Elgin vs FC Edinburgh in the Scotland League Two is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
Our prediction is supported by key Elgin vs FC Edinburgh stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Elgin's Last Match – Forfar vs Elgin
Elgin must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 2-4 Scotland League Two defeat against Forfar on December 27. In that match, Elgin recorded 50% possession and 7 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Forfar | 50% | 0 (9) | - | 67 |
 Elgin | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 54 |
FC Edinburgh's Last Match – Stranraer vs FC Edinburgh
FC Edinburgh will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 Scotland League Two draw against Stranraer on January 3. In that match, FC Edinburgh saw 50% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Stranraer | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 69 |
 FC Edinburgh | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 30 |
Elgin vs FC Edinburgh Stats
Key Stats
| Elgin | FC Edinburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.21 | Attacking Strength | 1.39 |
| 0.98 | Defence Strength | 0.74 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Elgin are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while FC Edinburgh average 1.4 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.
Spartans 
East Kilbride 
Clyde 
Stranraer 
Forfar 
Annan Athletic 
Elgin 
Stirling 
Dumbarton 
FC Edinburgh