Dunfermline Athletic vs Edinburgh City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 March

Dunfermline Athletic

D W W D W

1st place in Scottish Division One

0 - 0

18/03/2023 11:00

Edinburgh City

D L L W D

6th place in Scottish Division One

Scottish Division One

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Dunfermline Athletic vs Edinburgh City on 18 March 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Dunfermline Athletic vs Edinburgh City preview before placing your bet.

Dunfermline Athletic are currently 1st with 81 points after 36 matches.
Edinburgh City sit 6th with 51 points from 36 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Dunfermline Athletic, who have won 3 of the last 4 meetings. Edinburgh City have one win, 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 18/03/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Dunfermline Athletic	81	36	23	12	1	63	21	42
02 Falkirk	67	36	19	10	7	70	39	31
03 Airdrie United	60	36	17	9	10	82	51	31
04 Alloa Athletic	57	36	17	6	13	56	47	9
05 Queen of South	54	36	16	6	14	59	59	0
06 Edinburgh City	51	36	15	6	15	60	55	5
07 Montrose	48	36	13	9	14	50	55	-5
08 Kelty Hearts	40	36	10	10	16	39	54	-15
09 Clyde	24	36	5	9	22	35	68	-33
10 Peterhead	16	36	3	7	26	19	84	-65

Head To Head

07/01/2023 11:00

Edinburgh City

0 - 1

Dunfermline Athletic

SCO L1

15/10/2022 10:00

Dunfermline Athletic

1 - 0

Edinburgh City

SCO L1

06/08/2022 10:00

Edinburgh City

0 - 3

Dunfermline Athletic

SCO L1

20/07/2019 10:00

Edinburgh City

1 - 0

Dunfermline Athletic

SCO LC

Dunfermline Athletic

75%

Draw

Edinburgh City

25%

Dunfermline Athletic Last 6 matches

07/03/2023 15:45

Dunfermline Athletic 2 - 0 Falkirk SCO L1

04/03/2023 11:00

Dunfermline Athletic 2 - 0 Alloa Athletic SCO L1

25/02/2023 11:00

Queen of South 0 - 2 Dunfermline Athletic SCO L1

18/02/2023 11:00

Dunfermline Athletic 1 - 1 Airdrie United SCO L1

11/02/2023 11:00

Airdrie United 3 - 4 Dunfermline Athletic SCO L1

04/02/2023 11:00

Dunfermline Athletic 2 - 0 Montrose SCO L1

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Last 6 matches Edinburgh City

04/03/2023 11:00

Kelty Hearts 1 - 2 Edinburgh City SCO L1

25/02/2023 11:00

Edinburgh City 3 - 0 Clyde SCO L1

18/02/2023 11:00

Montrose 3 - 3 Edinburgh City SCO L1

04/02/2023 11:00

Queen of South 1 - 0 Edinburgh City SCO L1

28/01/2023 11:00

Edinburgh City 1 - 2 Falkirk SCO L1

14/01/2023 11:00

Alloa Athletic 2 - 1 Edinburgh City SCO L1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Division One

Played games

Goals

Scored

387

Avg. per game

1.34

Conceded

334

Avg. per game

1.16

Scored

367

Avg. per game

1.33

Conceded

501

Avg. per game

1.82

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

188 (65%)101 (35%)

In last 289 matches

NoYes

196 (71%)79 (29%)

Dunfermline Athletic

Recent matches

Edinburgh City

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Dunfermline Athletic

Edinburgh City

Shots

Dunfermline Athletic

Total shots

10.44 avg / game

Blocked

37 total

Avg. 1.76

Edinburgh City

Total shots

8.93 avg / game

Blocked

41 total

Avg. 2.05

Dunfermline Athletic Pass Edinburgh City

Total passes

1672

Avg. 334 / game

Accurate

65%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Dunfermline Athletic

289

Played games

Edinburgh City

275

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.34

Clean sheets

0.21

5.25

1518

Corners

963

3.50

0.63

183

Throw-ins

0.04

0.30

Offsides

0.08

1.33

385

GK saves

241

0.88

Dunfermline Athletic

DISCIPLINARY

Edinburgh City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.56

451

525

1.91

0.05

0.05

4.29

1240

Fouls

1021

3.71

0.21

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Dunfermline Athletic vs Edinburgh City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Dunfermline Athletic vs Edinburgh City on 18 March 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 Scottish Division One 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 Edinburgh City 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 Edinburgh City'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.

Scottish Division One 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 Scottish Division One standings and the Scottish Division One form table to understand exactly where Dunfermline Athletic and Edinburgh City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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