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Hearts U21 vs Albion Rovers Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.23 expected goals for Hearts U21 and 2.33 for Albion Rovers, a combined total of 3.55. That distribution gives Albion Rovers the largest share of the 1X2 market at 62%, with the draw at 19%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 69% for over 2.5 goals and 64% for both teams to score, with 1–2 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 62% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Albion Rovers win
61.9% probability
Expected goals
1.23 – 2.33
Model version
poisson-v2
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Albion Rovers away threat
Scored in 2 of their last 4 away fixtures.
Head-to-head goals
Both teams scored in 3 of the last 7 meetings.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Albion Rovers to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 62%, against 19% / 19% / 62% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.23 goals for Hearts U21 and 2.33 for Albion Rovers, a combined 3.55 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
38%
Double chance 12
81%
Double chance X2
81%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–29.5%
- 1–18.2%
- 0–27.8%
- 1–37.4%
- 0–16.7%
Recent form
Hearts U21
- 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Ross County · 0-14 (L)
- 2026-09-22T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Kelty Hearts · 5-3 (W)
- 2026-09-08T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Gala Fairydean Rovers · 6-1 (W)
- 2026-08-25T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Spartans · 0-5 (L)
- 2026-08-11T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Berwick Rangers · 4-3 (W)
Albion Rovers
- 2026-08-22T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Auchinleck Talbot · 1-3 (L)
- 2026-08-18T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Kilwinning Rangers · 1-3 (L)
- 2026-08-15T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Caledonian Braves · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-08-08T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Johnstone Burgh · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-08-01T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Largs Thistle · 0-2 (L)
Head-to-head
- 2026-04-10T18:45:00.000Z · Hearts U21 3-0 Albion Rovers (Football League - Lowland League)
- 2025-12-20T13:00:00.000Z · Hearts U21 0-2 Albion Rovers (Football League - Lowland League)
- 2025-04-11T18:45:00.000Z · Hearts U21 0-3 Albion Rovers (Football League - Lowland League)
- 2024-11-02T15:00:00.000Z · Hearts U21 0-3 Albion Rovers (Football League - Lowland League)
- 2024-03-08T19:45:00.000Z · Hearts U21 2-1 Albion Rovers (Football League - Lowland League)
- 2023-08-05T14:00:00.000Z · Hearts U21 2-1 Albion Rovers (Football League - Lowland League)
- 2019-08-06T18:45:00.000Z · Hearts U21 4-1 Albion Rovers (Challenge Cup)
Football League - Lowland League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kilwinning Rangers | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 30 |
| 2 | Pollok | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 26 |
| 3 | Tranent Juniors | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 26 |
| 4 | Linlithgow Rose | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 25 |
| 5 | Hill Of Beath Hawthorn | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 25 |
| 6 | Broxburn Athletic | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 24 |
| 7 | Clydebank | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 23 |
| 8 | Largs Thistle | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
| 9 | Auchinleck Talbot | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 22 |
| 10 | Caledonian Braves | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 22 |
| 11 | Brechin | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 22 |
| 12 | Lochee United | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 20 |
| 13 | Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 19 |
| 14 | Johnstone Burgh | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 19 |
| 15 | Celtic II | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 17 |
| 16 | Cumnock Juniors | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 17 |
| 17 | Civil Service Strollers | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 17 |
| 18 | Bo'ness United | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | -3 | 16 |
| 19 | Troon FC | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | -2 | 15 |
| 20 | Cumbernauld Colts | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| 21 | East Stirlingshire | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -7 | 11 |
| 22 | Gretna 2008 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -8 | 11 |
| 23 | Cowdenbeath | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -2 | 10 |
| 24 | Musselburgh Athletic | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -5 | 10 |
| 25 | Renfrew | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -10 | 10 |
| 26 | Beith | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -16 | 9 |
| 27 | Albion Rovers | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -12 | 8 |
| 28 | Gala Fairydean Rovers | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | -9 | 6 |
| 29 | Berwick Rangers | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | -9 | 5 |
| 30 | Dunipace | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | -18 | 4 |
| 31 | Newton Stewart | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | -31 | 4 |
| 32 | Stirling University | 11 | 1 | 0 | 10 | -17 | 3 |
| 33 | Dalbeattie Star | 11 | 0 | 1 | 10 | -33 | 1 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Albion Rovers win, at 61.9%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–2.
It puts both teams scoring at 64% and over 2.5 goals at 69%.
A 62% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.