Edinburgh City vs Alloa Athletic predictions, Jul 14, 2026

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As Edinburgh City prepares to host Alloa Athletic in the Scottish League Cup on July 14, 2026, both teams arrive with contrasting recent forms. Edinburgh City has struggled to find consistency, managing to secure only one victory in their last three matches. This lack of momentum may pose challenges for them, especially as they aim to capitalize on home advantage.

In contrast, Alloa Athletic enters this match with a better performance, having won two of their last three fixtures. Their recent success suggests that they possess a more cohesive tactical approach, which could give them the edge in this encounter. Alloa has demonstrated a strong attacking prowess, and if they maintain this rhythm, they could exploit any weaknesses in Edinburgh City’s defensive setup.

The bookmakers reflect this sentiment, with Alloa Athletic as the favorites at odds of 1.69 compared to Edinburgh City’s 4.12. While home advantage often plays a crucial role in such knockout matches, the disparity in recent form may favor the visitors. Ultimately, both teams will need to execute their game plans effectively to secure progression in the cup, making this an intriguing contest where unpredictability reigns.

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Edinburgh City 22.2%

Draw 23.5%

Alloa 54.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 0:2

Outrights of Scottish League Cup Alloa: 0.55% Edinburgh City: 0.18%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	4.00	3.90	1.70
	4.15	3.95	1.70
	4.36	3.84	1.64
	3.95	3.75	1.66
	4.20	4.01	1.71
	4.20	3.95	1.72

Latest Results

11.07.26 Edinburgh City FC – Falkirk FC – 0:5 30.06.26 Raith Rovers – Edinburgh City FC – 4:0 16.05.26 Edinburgh City FC – Brora Rangers – 2:0 09.05.26 Brora Rangers – Edinburgh City FC – 1:1 02.05.26 Edinburgh City FC – Dumbarton – 5:0

30.06.26 Alloa Athletic – Livingston FC – 0:3 23.06.26 Alloa Athletic – Civil Service Strollers – 5:0 16.05.26 Stenhousemuir – Alloa Athletic – 0:1 13.05.26 Alloa Athletic – Stenhousemuir – 1:3 09.05.26 Airdrieonians FC – Alloa Athletic – 1:2

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Edinburgh City won 1.

Edinburgh City may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Alloa is the team to beat.

In the last 12 head-to-head matches, Edinburgh City won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 7 matches, and goals 21:24. (average 1.8:2).

Including home matches between the teams, Edinburgh City won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 13:14. (average 2.2:2.3).

Latest Head To Head

11.10.25 Edinburgh City FC – Alloa Athletic – 1:2 16.03.24 Edinburgh City FC – Alloa Athletic – 2:5 06.01.24 Alloa Athletic – Edinburgh City FC – 3:1 18.11.23 Edinburgh City FC – Alloa Athletic – 3:0 30.09.23 Alloa Athletic – Edinburgh City FC – 1:1

Standings

2026/27

Group A

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Queen’s Park	1	1	0	0	0	3:1	3
2	Kelty Hearts	1	0	1	0	0	1:1	2
3	Queen of South	1	0	0	1	0	1:1	1
4	Aberdeen	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
5	Brora Rangers	1	0	0	0	1	1:3	0

Group B

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Arbroath	1	1	0	0	0	2:1	3
2	Dundee Utd	1	1	0	0	0	1:0	3
3	Montrose	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Spartans	1	0	0	0	1	1:2	0
5	Stirling	1	0	0	0	1	0:1	0

Group C

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	St. Mirren	1	1	0	0	0	4:0	3
2	East Kilbride	1	1	0	0	0	3:0	3
3	Cove Rangers	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Dunfermline	1	0	0	0	1	0:3	0
5	Dumbarton	1	0	0	0	1	0:4	0

Group D

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Ross County	1	1	0	0	0	4:1	3
2	Dundee FC	1	1	0	0	0	4:2	3
3	Clyde	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Airdrieonians	1	0	0	0	1	2:4	0
5	Annan	1	0	0	0	1	1:4	0

Group E

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Partick Thistle	1	1	0	0	0	6:0	3
2	Stenhousemuir	1	1	0	0	0	2:0	3
3	Livingston	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Forfar Athletic	1	0	0	0	1	0:2	0
5	Brechin	1	0	0	0	1	0:6	0

Group F

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Linlithgow Rose	1	1	0	0	0	1:0	3
2	Inverness	1	0	1	0	0	1:1	2
3	East Fife	1	0	0	1	0	1:1	1
4	St Johnstone	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
5	Morton	1	0	0	0	1	0:1	0

Group G

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Falkirk	1	1	0	0	0	5:0	3
2	Ayr	1	1	0	0	0	3:2	3
3	Alloa	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Stranraer	1	0	0	0	1	2:3	0
5	Edinburgh City	1	0	0	0	1	0:5	0

Group H

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Raith	1	1	0	0	0	3:1	3
2	Hamilton	1	1	0	0	0	1:0	3
3	Kilmarnock	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Peterhead	1	0	0	0	1	0:1	0
5	Elgin City	1	0	0	0	1	1:3	0

Ranking of second-placed teams

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	East Kilbride	1	1	0	0	0	3:0	3
2	Dundee FC	1	1	0	0	0	4:2	3
3	Stenhousemuir	1	1	0	0	0	2:0	3
4	Ayr	1	1	0	0	0	3:2	3
5	Dundee Utd	1	1	0	0	0	1:0	3
6	Hamilton	1	1	0	0	0	1:0	3
7	Inverness	1	0	1	0	0	1:1	2
8	Kelty Hearts	1	0	1	0	0	1:1	2

Scottish League Cup Outrights

1. Celtic: 2.5 (29.27%)

2. Rangers: 3.25 (22.52%)

3. Hearts: 7 (10.45%)

4. Aberdeen: 17 (4.3%)

5. Hibernian: 21 (3.48%)

6. Dundee Utd: 26 (2.81%)

7. Motherwell: 26 (2.81%)

8. Dundee FC: 34 (2.15%)

9. St. Mirren: 41 (1.78%)

10. Falkirk: 41 (1.78%)

11. Kilmarnock: 50.33 (1.45%)

12. Partick: 65.67 (1.11%)

13. St Johnstone: 65.67 (1.11%)

14. Raith: 80.33 (0.91%)

15. Ross County: 80.33 (0.91%)

16. Livingston: 80.33 (0.91%)

17. Inverness: 100.33 (0.73%)

18. Stenhousemuir: 100.33 (0.73%)

19. Queen’s Park: 100.33 (0.73%)

20. Arbroath: 100.33 (0.73%)

21. East Kilbride: 108.67 (0.67%)

22. Ayr: 108.67 (0.67%)

23. Dunfermline: 117 (0.63%)

24. Hamilton: 117 (0.63%)

25. Queen of the South: 133.67 (0.55%)

26. Airdrieonians: 133.67 (0.55%)

27. Alloa: 133.67 (0.55%)

28. Morton: 150.33 (0.49%)

29. Montrose: 150.33 (0.49%)

30. Clyde: 167 (0.44%)

31. East Fife: 183.67 (0.4%)

32. Cove Rangers: 183.67 (0.4%)

33. Peterhead: 183.67 (0.4%)

34. Kelty Hearts: 200.33 (0.37%)

35. Stirling: 200.33 (0.37%)

36. Linlithgow Rose: 233.67 (0.31%)

37. Dumbarton: 400.33 (0.18%)

38. Edinburgh City: 400.33 (0.18%)

39. Spartans: 400.33 (0.18%)

40. Stranraer: 400.33 (0.18%)

41. Forfar Athletic: 483.67 (0.15%)

42. Brechin: 567 (0.13%)

43. Annan: 567 (0.13%)

44. Elgin City: 567 (0.13%)

45. Brora Rangers: 567 (0.13%)

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