Kelty Hearts vs Celtic U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 August

Kelty Hearts

L W W L L

15th place in Group A

0-1

26/08/2025 14:45

Celtic U21

W L W L L

21st place in Group A

Scotland Bells Challenge Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Kelty Hearts vs Celtic U21 on 26 August 2025 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Kelty Hearts vs Celtic U21 preview before placing your bet.

Kelty Hearts are currently 15th with 10 points after 6 matches.
Celtic U21 sit 21st with 6 points from 6 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Kelty Hearts to win with probability 44%.

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

2025-08-26

Kelty Hearts vs Celtic U21 - Prediction & Odds

Kelty Hearts

Celtic U21

2025-08-26 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 26/08/2025

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

Kelty Hearts Last 6 matches

23/08/2025 10:00

East Fife 2 - 1 Kelty Hearts SCO L1

12/08/2025 14:45

Kelty Hearts 1 - 0 Annan Athletic SCO BC

09/08/2025 10:00

Montrose 1 - 2 Kelty Hearts SCO L1

02/08/2025 10:00

Kelty Hearts 0 - 3 Inverness SCO L1

26/07/2025 10:00

Livingston 6 - 0 Kelty Hearts SCO LC

22/07/2025 14:45

Kelty Hearts 0 - 0 Kilmarnock SCO LC

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Celtic U21

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

24/11/2023 15:00

Brighton U21 4 - 3 Celtic U21 PLI CUP

15/09/2023 14:00

West Ham U21 5 - 0 Celtic U21 PLI CUP

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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

Played games

Kelty Hearts

263

Celtic U21

Goals

Scored

183

Avg. per game

0.70

Conceded

217

Avg. per game

0.83

Scored

Avg. per game

0.90

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.52

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 263 matches

YesNo

131 (50%)132 (50%)

In last 263 matches

NoYes

12 (57%)9 (43%)

Kelty Hearts

Recent matches

Celtic U21

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(95%)20 1(5%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(57%)12 9(43%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(71%)15 6(29%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(67%)14 7(33%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Kelty Hearts

Celtic U21

Shots

Kelty Hearts

Total shots

9.51 avg / game

Blocked

45 total

Avg. 1.67

Celtic U21

Total shots

10.86 avg / game

Blocked

8 total

Avg. 1.60

Kelty Hearts Pass Celtic U21

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Kelty Hearts

263

Played games

Celtic U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.14

4.51

1187

Corners

104

4.95

0.10

Throw-ins

0.00

0.11

Offsides

1.00

0.99

260

GK saves

0.90

Kelty Hearts

DISCIPLINARY

Celtic U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.63

429

0.95

0.07

0.05

3.42

900

Fouls

3.57

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Kelty Hearts vs Celtic U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Kelty Hearts vs Celtic U21 on 26 August 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.

Kelty Hearts vs Celtic U21 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Kelty Hearts'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 Kelty Hearts and Celtic U21 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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