Edinburgh City vs Celtic U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 24 September

Edinburgh City

L D W W W

8th place in Group A

2-1

24/09/2025 14:45

Celtic U21

L W W L W

21st place in Group A

Scotland Bells Challenge Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Edinburgh City vs Celtic U21 on 24 September 2025 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Edinburgh City vs Celtic U21 preview before placing your bet.

Edinburgh City will face Celtic U21 in Scotland Bells Challenge Cup on September 24, 2025 at 14:45.
Edinburgh City are currently 8th with 12 points after 6 matches.
Celtic U21 sit 21st with 6 points from 6 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 2 and average coefficient 1.85.

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

14:45

2025-09-24

Edinburgh City vs Celtic U21 - Prediction & Odds

Edinburgh City

Celtic U21

2025-09-24 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 24/09/2025

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

01 Inverness	18	6	6	0	0	26	4	22
02 Stenhousemuir	18	6	6	0	0	18	2	16
03 Montrose	16	6	5	1	0	18	9	9
04 East Fife	13	6	4	1	1	17	9	8
05 Stranraer	13	6	4	1	1	12	6	6
06 East Kilbride	12	6	4	0	2	13	11	2
07 Forfar Athletic	12	6	4	0	2	10	8	2
08 Edinburgh City	12	6	4	0	2	11	10	1
09 Spartans	11	6	3	2	1	14	8	6
10 Elgin City	11	6	3	2	1	11	9	2
11 Dumbarton	11	6	3	2	1	10	8	2
12 Annan Athletic	10	6	3	1	2	15	10	5
13 Hamilton Academical	10	6	3	1	2	13	8	5
14 Alloa Athletic	10	6	3	1	2	17	14	3
15 Kelty Hearts	10	6	3	1	2	9	6	3
16 Clyde	10	6	3	1	2	14	12	2
17 Queen of South	10	6	3	1	2	12	10	2
18 Stirling Albion	9	6	3	0	3	9	9	0
19 Cove Rangers	8	6	2	2	2	9	6	3
20 Peterhead	8	6	2	2	2	10	10	0
21 Celtic U21	6	6	2	0	4	12	15	-3
22 Hearts (R)	6	6	2	0	4	9	14	-5
23 Hibernian FC U21	5	6	1	2	3	11	14	-3
24 Saint Mirren U21	4	6	1	1	4	9	15	-6
25 Dundee United (R)	3	6	1	0	5	5	18	-13
26 Aberdeen U21	1	6	0	1	5	9	20	-11
27 Motherwell FC U21	1	6	0	1	5	2	17	-15
28 Glasgow Rangers U21	0	6	0	0	6	6	16	-10
29 Kilmarnock U21	0	6	0	0	6	3	19	-16
30 Dundee U21	0	6	0	0	6	4	21	-17

Edinburgh City Last 6 matches

20/09/2025 10:00

Clyde 2 - 1 Edinburgh City

SCO L2

13/09/2025 10:00

Edinburgh City 2 - 2 East Kilbride

SCO L2

06/09/2025 10:00

Edinburgh City 4 - 2 Hearts (R)

SCO BC

30/08/2025 10:00

Dumbarton 1 - 2 Edinburgh City

SCO L2

27/08/2025 14:45

Hamilton Academical 2 - 3 Edinburgh City

SCO BC

23/08/2025 10:00

Elgin City 2 - 4 Edinburgh City

SCO L2

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Celtic U21

06/09/2025 10:00

Alloa Athletic 5 - 4 Celtic U21

SCO BC

26/08/2025 14:45

Kelty Hearts 0 - 1 Celtic U21

SCO BC

12/08/2025 14:45

Clyde 1 - 3 Celtic U21

SCO BC

30/07/2024 14:45

East Kilbride 3 - 0 Celtic U21

SCO BC

24/01/2024 15:00

Southampton U21 1 - 3 Celtic U21

PLI CUP

20/12/2023 15:00

Chelsea U21 3 - 1 Celtic U21

PLI CUP

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Played games

Edinburgh City

Celtic U21

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.71

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.57

Scored

Avg. per game

1.71

Conceded

Avg. per game

2.71

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 7 matches

YesNo

6 (86%)1 (14%)

In last 7 matches

NoYes

5 (71%)2 (29%)

Edinburgh City

Recent matches

Celtic U21

Under /Over

(86%)6 1(14%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(86%)6 1(14%)

Under /Over

(43%)3 4(57%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(43%)3 4(57%)

Under /Over

(43%)3 4(57%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(71%)5 2(29%)

/Yes

(71%)5 2(29%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(57%)4 3(43%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Edinburgh City

Celtic U21

Shots

Edinburgh City

Total shots

10.86 avg / game

Blocked

7 total

Avg. 2.33

Celtic U21

Total shots

11.29 avg / game

Blocked

8 total

Avg. 1.60

Edinburgh City Pass Celtic U21

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

44%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Edinburgh City

Played games

Celtic U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.14

Clean sheets

0.14

4.14

Corners

4.57

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

2.43

Offsides

3.00

4.00

GK saves

2.71

Edinburgh City

DISCIPLINARY

Celtic U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.86

1.14

0.00

0.00

10.57

Fouls

10.71

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Edinburgh City vs Celtic U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Edinburgh City vs Celtic U21 on 24 September 2025 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 Bells Challenge 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.

Edinburgh City vs Celtic U21 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Edinburgh City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Celtic U21'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 Bells Challenge 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 Bells Challenge Cup standings and the Scotland Bells Challenge Cup form table to understand exactly where Edinburgh City and Celtic U21 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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