Elgin City vs Stirling tips and predictions

Is time right for Elgin City?

This looks set for some high-quality football from both sides but the visiting team must not look past the challenge they're facing. The home side could deny them the win.

Elgin City need to be prepared for half-chances against the run of play if they're to get this done. On their own turf they have been comfortable on the ball. Their recent 17 home matches have resulted in them averaging an impressive 1.5 goals per game and that's been backed up throughout their ranks. The evidence is that they've conceded no more than once in all of their last 5 home games.

When tested away from home Stirling have actually conceded at least once in 19 of their last 20 matches. They might be more concerned about their recent form at the other end of the pitch though. The attacking form shown by the visitors isn't about to send their rivals into a cloud of panic. They averaged just 1.0 goals in their last 3 away matches.

Elgin City have won 8 of the last 12 fixtures between these sides before this one. Their next meeting is a perfect scenario for them to add to the head-to-head. This would be a great result against the odds.

The sportsbooks are expecting goals at both ends of the park despite the favouritism for Stirling. It's not a strong view but the odds-against for the BTTS No looks a bit more tempting on this occasion.

The hosts can be pleased with their recent displays in many aspects of the game and they'll need to call on that experience if they are to deny the visitors.