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Pollok vs Albion Rovers Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.23 expected goals for Pollok and 1.30 for Albion Rovers, a combined total of 3.53. That distribution gives Pollok the largest share of the 1X2 market at 59%, with the draw at 20%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 68% for over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 59% 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

Pollok win

58.5% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

2.23 – 1.30

Model version

poisson-v1

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

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.

  • Pollok home form

    12 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Albion Rovers away threat

    Scored in 2 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Pollok to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 59%, against 59% / 20% / 22% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.23 goals for Pollok and 1.30 for Albion Rovers, a combined 3.53 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Pollok win59%
Draw20%
Albion Rovers win22%

Double chance 1X

79%

Double chance 12

80%

Double chance X2

42%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals87%
Over 2.5 goals68%
Over 3.5 goals47%
Both teams to score65%

Correct score

  • 2–19.5%
  • 1–18.5%
  • 2–07.3%
  • 3–17.0%
  • 1–06.6%

Recent form

Pollok

  • 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Albion Rovers · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Albion Rovers · 5-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Clydebank · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-16T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Renfrew · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Gretna 2008 · 3-2 (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

No previous meetings were found between these teams. The prediction is still calculated from current form, home and away performance, goals data, team strength and competition statistics.

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Pollok win, at 58.5%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 65% and over 2.5 goals at 68%.

A 59% 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.