Value bet: Spartans to win @ 2.10 – our chance 52% vs 48% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultSpartans to win ✓52% · @2.10
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗61% · @1.70
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗76% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.08
Spartans vs Forfar Athletic preview and prediction
The match
Spartans host Forfar Athletic in the League Two on Tuesday 17 March, with kick-off at 20:45 (WAT) at Ainslie Park. Spartans are 4th with 18 points from 13 games (in the top four), while Forfar Athletic sit 9th on 12 points (in the bottom three).
Form guide
Spartans's last 3: WLL Most recently they beat Stirling Albion 2–0 at home. They average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 2.0 for Spartans and 1.1 for Forfar Athletic. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score in 61% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Value angle: Spartans to win at 2.10 – 52% on our numbers against 48% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Spartans 1–1 Forfar Athletic. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Spartans52%fair 1.91 · @2.10
Draw22%fair 4.54 · @3.20
Forfar Athletic26%fair 3.92 · @3.25
3.07Expected goals
1.99Spartans xG
1.09Forfar Athletic xG
61%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
2–110%
1–09%
2–09%
3–17%
3–06%
From our goals model: Spartans 2.0 – 1.1 Forfar Athletic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Footrivo team ratings
Spartans
Forfar Athletic
Attack vs League Two average
+16%
-29%
Goals conceded vs average
+11%
+14%
Our expected goals here
2.49
1.11
Our own ratings from every League Two result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Spartans to win✓
52%
1.91
2.10 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
61%
1.65
1.70
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
76%
1.31
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.87
1.95
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
68%
1.48
1.28
Half-time result
Spartans ahead at half-time✓
43%
2.32
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Spartans / FT Spartans✓
37%
2.71
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.08
–
Form
Spartans – last 3
WLL
3 Mar
vs Stirling Albion
2–0
W
21 Feb
@ Stranraer
1–2
L
17 Feb
@ Dundee Utd
1–2
L
1.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Forfar Athletic – last 1
W
21 Feb
vs Annan Athletic
2–1
W
2.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Spartans and Forfar Athletic.
What is the prediction for Spartans vs Forfar Athletic?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Spartans vs Forfar Athletic?
On our numbers Spartans have a 52% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Forfar Athletic 26%.
How many goals will there be in Spartans vs Forfar Athletic?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Spartans vs Forfar Athletic?
Our predicted score is Spartans 1–1 Forfar Athletic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Spartans vs Forfar Athletic?
Spartans vs Forfar Athletic (League Two) kicks off on Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Ainslie Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
