Scotland FA Cup Β· Β·Round of 128

Stranraer vs Tayport

Garuda Lions Prediction: Stranraer

2 – 1 Predicted score Β· 9% model probability

  • WhyHigher expected-goals rate in this fixture: 2.00 vs 1.45.
  • RiskNo bookmaker prices recorded yet, so this pick has not been checked against the market.
Stranraer 49%
Draw 24%
Tayport 27%

Confidence: Low  Β·  model-only, no market odds

Chance Stranraer wins
49%
most likely outcome
Chance of a goal
96%
at least one goal in the match
Both teams score
67%
goals at both ends
Most likely score with our pick
2 – 1
9% of simulated outcomes

Stranraer vs Tayport overview

Garuda Lions analysis: Stranraer vs Tayport

model vs market on the 1X2
ProbabilityStranraerDrawTayport
Model49.4%23.5%27.1%
Marketβ€”β€”β€”
Final49.4%23.5%27.1%
Edgeβ€”β€”β€”

Confidence: Low

Why Stranraer

  • Higher expected-goals rate in this fixture: 2.00 vs 1.45.

Stranraer vs Tayport match preview

Stranraer faces Tayport in the Scotland FA Cup on October 24, 2026. According to our model, Stranraer has a 49% chance of winning, while Tayport's probability stands at 27%, with a 24% likelihood of a draw. The expected goals for Stranraer is 2.00, compared to Tayport's 1.45, suggesting a competitive match. The most likely scoreline predicted is 2-1, occurring with a 9% probability.

In terms of recent form, Stranraer has recorded a draw, followed by two wins, a loss, and another win, while Tayport's last five matches include three wins and two losses. The model indicates a strong possibility of over 2.5 goals at 67%, as well as both teams scoring, also at 67%. The confidence grade for this match is C.

Scoreline probability

model grid

Every scoreline the model gives this fixture, 0 to 4+ goals a side. Darker means likelier.

Stranraer ↓ / Tayport β†’ 0 1 2 3 4+ 0 1 5% 10% 7% 2 6% 9% 7% 3 6% 4+

Goal probability

Chance of the match reaching each goal total, from the same grid.

1+ goals 96%
2+ goals 87%
3+ goals 67%
No goals 4%

Stranraer and Tayport expected goals

Stranraer 2.00
Tayport 1.45

Total expected goals: 3.45

Stranraer and Tayport attack and defence ratings

Stranraer

Attack 1.13 +13%
Defence 0.84 -16%

Tayport

Attack 1.15 +15%
Defence 0.94 -6%

Attack is goals scored relative to the league average (1.00); defence is goals conceded relative to that average, so a lower defence number is better. Green means better than the league, amber worse.

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Stranraer vs Tayport markets

Best value

the model's strongest selection per market
MarketModel pickProbabilityFair oddsEdgeBest price
1X2 Stranraer 49.4% 2.02 β€” β€”
Over/Under 2.5 Over 2.5 66.9% 1.49 β€” β€”
Both teams to score Yes 67.1% 1.49 β€” β€”
Double chance 12 (either side) 76.5% 1.31 β€” β€”
Handicap -1 Loss 50.6% 1.98 β€” β€”

Fair odds = 1 / probability, the break-even price implied by the model. Best price is the top bookmaker quote on the 1X2 pick.

All probabilities

all probabilities from one model grid
MarketSelectionProbability
1X2Stranraer49.4%
Draw23.5%
Tayport27.1%
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.566.9%
Under 2.533.1%
Both teams to scoreYes67.1%
No32.9%
Double chance1X (home or draw)72.9%
12 (either side)76.5%
X2 (draw or away)50.6%
Handicap -1Stranraer win29.1%
Push (exactly one goal)20.3%
Loss50.6%
Correct score (top 3)1-110.1%
2-19.2%
1-26.7%

Stranraer vs Tayport stats

Stranraer and Tayport recent form

newest first
Stranraer DWWLW
Tayport WLWWL

W = win, D = draw, L = loss, in each team's last 5 completed matches.

Stranraer vs Tayport head-to-head

No recent meetings on record

Our head-to-head history covers these clubs' top-flight matches from 2014 onwards β€” these two simply haven't crossed paths in that window (newly promoted sides and cross-division pairings are the usual reason). The prediction doesn't rely on H2H: it is built from each team's current expected-goals ratings.

Stranraer vs Tayport odds

No bookmaker odds yet

Bookmakers usually price a fixture ~14 days before kickoff. We record snapshots twice a day, so the comparison table and price movement will appear here as soon as the market opens. Until then every probability on this page is model-only.

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