Elgin City vs East Fife: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 December

Elgin City
10th place in Scotland Bells Challenge Cup
2
2-3
East Fife
Win Probability 38%
16/12/2025 15:45
East Fife
4th place in Scotland Bells Challenge Cup
Scotland Bells Challenge Cup
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Elgin City vs East Fife on 16 December 2025 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Elgin City vs East Fife preview before placing your bet.

  • Elgin City will face East Fife in Scotland Bells Challenge Cup on December 16, 2025 at 15:45.
  • Elgin City are currently 10th with 11 points after 6 matches.
  • East Fife sit 4th with 13 points from 6 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans yellow with a projected score of 2 - 2 and average coefficient 2.26.
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
favorite match
15:45

2025-12-16

Elgin City vs East Fife - Prediction & Odds

Elgin City
Elgin City
East Fife
East Fife
2025-12-16 15:45
37
25
38
2
2 - 2
2 - 2
3.25
2.26
FT
2-3 0-1
-
weather
12°C
STANDINGS UP TO 16/12/2025
Group A PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Inverness Inverness
18 6 6 0 0 26 4 22
02 Stenhousemuir Stenhousemuir
18 6 6 0 0 18 2 16
03 Montrose Montrose
16 6 5 1 0 18 9 9
04 East Fife East Fife
13 6 4 1 1 17 9 8
05 Stranraer Stranraer
13 6 4 1 1 12 6 6
06 East Kilbride East Kilbride
12 6 4 0 2 13 11 2
07 Forfar Athletic Forfar Athletic
12 6 4 0 2 10 8 2
08 Edinburgh City Edinburgh City
12 6 4 0 2 11 10 1
09 Spartans Spartans
11 6 3 2 1 14 8 6
10 Elgin City Elgin City
11 6 3 2 1 11 9 2
11 Dumbarton Dumbarton
11 6 3 2 1 10 8 2
12 Annan Athletic Annan Athletic
10 6 3 1 2 15 10 5
13 Hamilton Academical Hamilton Academical
10 6 3 1 2 13 8 5
14 Alloa Athletic Alloa Athletic
10 6 3 1 2 17 14 3
15 Kelty Hearts Kelty Hearts
10 6 3 1 2 9 6 3
16 Clyde Clyde
10 6 3 1 2 14 12 2
17 Queen of South Queen of South
10 6 3 1 2 12 10 2
18 Stirling Albion Stirling Albion
9 6 3 0 3 9 9 0
19 Cove Rangers Cove Rangers
8 6 2 2 2 9 6 3
20 Peterhead Peterhead
8 6 2 2 2 10 10 0
21 Celtic U21 Celtic U21
6 6 2 0 4 12 15 -3
22 Hearts (R) Hearts (R)
6 6 2 0 4 9 14 -5
23 Hibernian FC U21 Hibernian FC U21
5 6 1 2 3 11 14 -3
24 Saint Mirren U21 Saint Mirren U21
4 6 1 1 4 9 15 -6
25 Dundee United (R) Dundee United (R)
3 6 1 0 5 5 18 -13
26 Aberdeen U21 Aberdeen U21
1 6 0 1 5 9 20 -11
27 Motherwell FC U21 Motherwell FC U21
1 6 0 1 5 2 17 -15
28 Glasgow Rangers U21 Glasgow Rangers U21
0 6 0 0 6 6 16 -10
29 Kilmarnock U21 Kilmarnock U21
0 6 0 0 6 3 19 -16
30 Dundee U21 Dundee U21
0 6 0 0 6 4 21 -17
Head To Head
03/05/2025 10:00
East Fife East Fife
2 - 0
Elgin City Elgin City
SCO L2
01/02/2025 11:00
Elgin City Elgin City
1 - 0
East Fife East Fife
SCO L2
07/12/2024 11:00
East Fife East Fife
2 - 1
Elgin City Elgin City
SCO L2
03/08/2024 10:00
Elgin City Elgin City
4 - 2
East Fife East Fife
SCO L2
30/03/2024 11:00
East Fife East Fife
2 - 0
Elgin City Elgin City
SCO L2
03/02/2024 11:00
Elgin City Elgin City
1 - 0
East Fife East Fife
SCO L2
East Fife
6
100%
Draw
0
0%
Elgin City
0
0%
Elgin City Elgin City Last 6 matches
13/12/2025 11:00
Elgin City 1 - 2 Stranraer
SCO L2
06/12/2025 11:00
Elgin City 1 - 1 Clyde
SCO L2
29/11/2025 11:00
Elgin City 2 - 2 Stirling Albion
SCOFAC
22/11/2025 11:00
Stirling Albion 1 - 1 Elgin City
SCO L2
15/11/2025 11:00
Elgin City 2 - 0 Dumbarton
SCO L2
11/11/2025 15:45
Elgin City 3 - 1 Dundee U21
SCO BC
Win
33%
Draw
50%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches East Fife East Fife
13/12/2025 11:00
Cove Rangers 0 - 1 East Fife
SCO L1
29/11/2025 11:00
East Fife 0 - 2 Arbroath
SCOFAC
22/11/2025 11:00
Montrose 2 - 1 East Fife
SCO L1
15/11/2025 13:00
East Fife 1 - 0 Stenhousemuir
SCO L1
11/11/2025 15:45
East Fife 3 - 0 Edinburgh City
SCO BC
08/11/2025 11:00
Queen of South 3 - 0 East Fife
SCO L1
Win
50%
Draw
0%
Lost
50%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Scotland Bells Challen...

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

Played games
Elgin City
Elgin City
51
 East Fife
East Fife
49
Goals
Scored
45
Avg. per game
0.88
Conceded
52
Avg. per game
1.02
Scored
36
Avg. per game
0.73
Conceded
41
Avg. per game
0.84
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
2 (33%)4 (67%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 51 matches
YesNo
33 (65%)18 (35%)
In last 51 matches
NoYes
26 (53%)23 (47%)
Elgin City

Elgin City

Recent matches

East Fife

East Fife

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(67%)30 15(33%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Elgin City Elgin City
East Fife East Fife
Shots
Elgin City
Elgin City
Total shots
11.61 avg / game
Blocked
34 total
Avg. 1.70
East Fife
East Fife
Total shots
10.00 avg / game
Blocked
50 total
Avg. 2.50
Elgin City Elgin City Pass East Fife East Fife
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
50%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
49%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Elgin City
Elgin City
3996
Avg. 78.35 / game
 East Fife
East Fife
3826
Avg. 78.08 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Elgin City
Elgin City
2427
Avg. 47.59 / game
 East Fife
East Fife
2405
Avg. 49.08 / game
OTHERS
Elgin City
Elgin City
51
Played games
East Fife
East Fife
49
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.20
10
Clean sheets
8
0.16
5.31
271
Corners
220
4.49
0.35
18
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.51
26
Offsides
20
0.41
2.55
130
GK saves
104
2.12
Elgin City
Elgin City
DISCIPLINARY
East Fife
East Fife
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.90
97
Yellow card
79
1.61
0.10
5
Red card
4
0.08
10.37
529
Fouls
501
10.22
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
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How We Build the Elgin City vs East Fife Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Elgin City vs East Fife on 16 December 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.

Elgin City vs East Fife Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Elgin City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against East Fife'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 Elgin City and East Fife sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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