- Team form: East Kilbride have won 2, drawn 1, and lost 2 of their last 5 matches.
- Recent stats: FC Edinburgh have lost their last 5 consecutive matches, failing to score on either of the last two occasions, while conceding 5 goals.
- Head-to-head: East Kilbride have won 2, lost none, and drawn 2 of their last 4 head-to-head meetings with FC Edinburgh in League Two.
Kilby aim to maintain their lofty position at the summit
Overview
East Kilbride will be fully motivated to get the better of FC Edinburgh when the two sides clash at K-Park on Saturday, as the hosts have a chance to go some way to cementing their place at the top of the League Two table. Kilby’s 60-point haul from 33 matches in the SPFL has been a remarkable achievement for first-time Scottish Football League members and Michael Kennedy’s men have built their success around structure and balance all season long.
Tactical approach
The Kilby boss favours a 4-2-3-1 formation, but it is his team's ability to keep the game compact and their transitions from defence to attack that have made them so hard to break down this season, particularly on home soil.
Home form and key player
East Kilbride have won nine, drawn three and lost four of their 16 home games in League Two this campaign, and having beaten Annan Athletic 2-1 here in their most recent outing, Kennedy’s side have now won back-to-back games at K-Park. In John Robertson, East Kilbride possess a talisman that has slotted 19 goals in 31 League Two appearances, including three in his last five, and he could be the difference in this game.
Edinburgh’s away-day blues
Current run
FC Edinburgh sit rooted to 10th in League Two after collecting just 21 points from 33 matches, and Michael McIndoe’s team have been in an especially woeful run in recent weeks. The City Boys have lost their last five consecutive matches, conceding five goals and failing to even get on the scoreboard in their most recent two matches.
On the road in League Two, they have won seven, drawn four and lost five, but their away form has declined recently, as Edinburgh City have lost their last two away games.
Style and players
McIndoe’s men tend to play a high-tempo, aggressive brand of soccer, pressing high up the field and looking to overload attacking areas with the ball. Their system can make for an exciting game, but in recent months, it has shown its faults and the Edinburgh City boss has been caught out.
- Danny Handling is a creative force and the midfielder often makes things happen for FC Edinburgh in the advanced areas, but his performances haven’t been enough to prevent the City Boys’ slide down the standings.
- Innes Lawson has been Edinburgh’s most prolific player this season, slotting nine in 30 League Two matches, but he has struggled to find the net recently.
Back East Kilbride to win a tight game
East Kilbride are the clear favourites to win this one, but they have never beaten FC Edinburgh at home, so that adds a bit of intrigue to the game.
Kennedy’s team will look to remain solid at the back and pick the visitors off on the counter attack, and with keeper Conor Brennan keeping them strong at the other end, the hosts look the best bet to keep Edinburgh at bay on Saturday.
Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.12 for this game, while Both Teams to Score - No is priced at 1.7. Both selections are attractive, but East Kilbride are the most likely team to find the net in this one, as Edinburgh have averaged just 1.19 goals per away trip in League Two this term.
