Dunfermline Athletic vs Annan Athletic: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 July

Dunfermline Athletic

D W D D D

3rd place in Group F

4 - 0

18/07/2023 18:45

Annan Athletic

L L L W W

5th place in Group F

Scotland League Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Dunfermline Athletic vs Annan Athletic on 18 July 2023 (kick-off: 18:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Dunfermline Athletic vs Annan Athletic preview before placing your bet.

Dunfermline Athletic are currently 3rd with 7 points after 4 matches.
Annan Athletic sit 5th with 0 points from 4 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Dunfermline Athletic, who have won 2 of the last 2 meetings. Annan Athletic have no wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 18/07/2023

Group F	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Kilmarnock	10	4	3	1	0	9	3	6
02 Raith Rovers	8	4	2	2	0	8	5	3
03 Dunfermline Athletic	7	4	2	1	1	8	3	5
04 Albion Rovers	3	4	1	0	3	3	8	-5
05 Annan Athletic	0	4	0	0	4	3	12	-9

Head To Head

02/08/2014 14:00

Dunfermline Athletic

5 - 1

Annan Athletic

SCO LC

30/07/2011 14:00

Annan Athletic

1 - 2

Dunfermline Athletic

SCO LC

Dunfermline Athletic

100%

Draw

Annan Athletic

Dunfermline Athletic Last 6 matches

15/07/2023 16:15

Raith Rovers 1 - 1 Dunfermline Athletic SCO LC

11/07/2023 18:30

Alloa Athletic 0 - 1 Dunfermline Athletic INT CF

09/07/2023 14:00

Dunfermline Athletic 1 - 1 Heart of Midlothian INT CF

04/07/2023 18:45

Dunfermline Athletic 1 - 1 Saint Johnstone INT CF

28/06/2023 18:30

Cove Rangers 1 - 1 Dunfermline Athletic INT CF

23/06/2023 18:00

Dunfermline Athletic 0 - 3 St. Pauli INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

67%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Annan Athletic

15/07/2023 14:00

Kilmarnock 3 - 0 Annan Athletic SCO LC

07/07/2023 18:45

Annan Athletic 1 - 2 Carlisle United INT CF

04/07/2023 18:45

Annan Athletic 0 - 1 Greenock Morton INT CF

19/05/2023 18:35

Clyde 1 - 2 Annan Athletic SCO L2

16/05/2023 18:35

Annan Athletic 3 - 1 Clyde SCO L2

13/05/2023 14:00

Dumbarton 0 - 0 Annan Athletic SCO L1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scotland League Cup

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

214

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

177

Avg. per game

0.61

Scored

232

Avg. per game

0.83

Conceded

247

Avg. per game

0.88

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 289 matches

YesNo

140 (48%)149 (52%)

In last 289 matches

NoYes

151 (54%)130 (46%)

Dunfermline Athletic

Recent matches

Annan Athletic

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Dunfermline Athletic

Annan Athletic

Shots

Dunfermline Athletic

Total shots

10.44 avg / game

Blocked

37 total

Avg. 1.76

Annan Athletic

Total shots

9.58 avg / game

Blocked

54 total

Avg. 2.00

Dunfermline Athletic Pass Annan Athletic

Total passes

1672

Avg. 334 / game

Accurate

65%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Dunfermline Athletic

289

Played games

Annan Athletic

281

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.34

Clean sheets

0.17

5.25

1518

Corners

1253

4.46

0.63

183

Throw-ins

0.11

0.30

Offsides

0.05

1.33

385

GK saves

205

0.73

Dunfermline Athletic

DISCIPLINARY

Annan Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.56

451

512

1.82

0.05

0.08

4.29

1240

Fouls

859

3.06

0.21

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Dunfermline Athletic vs Annan Athletic Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Dunfermline Athletic vs Annan Athletic on 18 July 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Scotland League Cup fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Dunfermline Athletic vs Annan Athletic Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Dunfermline Athletic's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Annan Athletic's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Scotland League Cup Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Scotland League Cup standings and the Scotland League Cup form table to understand exactly where Dunfermline Athletic and Annan Athletic sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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