Elgin City vs Forfar Athletic preview and prediction
The match
The League Two sees Elgin City take on Forfar Athletic on Tuesday 24 March, kicking off at 20:45 (WAT) at Borough Briggs. Elgin City are 3rd with 21 points from 13 games (in the top four), while Forfar Athletic sit 9th on 12 points (in the bottom three).
Form guide
Elgin City's last 3: LWL Most recently they lost to Annan Athletic 1–2 away. They average 1.7 scored and 2.7 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.4 for Elgin City and 1.3 for Forfar Athletic. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 58%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Elgin City 41%, draw 24%, Forfar Athletic 35%.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.77.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.31. Predicted score: Elgin City 1–1 Forfar Athletic. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Elgin City41%fair 2.44 · @2.20
Draw24%fair 4.22 · @3.20
Forfar Athletic35%fair 2.84 · @2.80
2.75Expected goals
1.44Elgin City xG
1.31Forfar Athletic xG
58%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–09%
2–19%
0–18%
1–28%
2–07%
From our goals model: Elgin City 1.4 – 1.3 Forfar Athletic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Elgin City to win✓
41%
2.44
2.20
Double chance
Either team to win✓
76%
1.31
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
58%
1.71
1.77
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.36
1.31
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
50%
1.99
1.75
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
1.28
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
42%
2.40
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Elgin City / FT Elgin City✗
24%
4.25
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
9%
10.90
–
Form
Elgin City – last 3
LWL
10 Mar
@ Annan Athletic
1–2
L
24 Feb
vs Edinburgh City
3–0
W
17 Feb
vs East Kilbride
1–6
L
1.7Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Forfar Athletic – last 2
LW
17 Mar
@ Spartans
0–1
L
21 Feb
vs Annan Athletic
2–1
W
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Elgin City and Forfar Athletic.
What is the prediction for Elgin City vs Forfar Athletic?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.31.
Who will win Elgin City vs Forfar Athletic?
On our numbers Elgin City have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Forfar Athletic 35%.
How many goals will there be in Elgin City vs Forfar Athletic?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Elgin City vs Forfar Athletic?
Our predicted score is Elgin City 1–1 Forfar Athletic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Elgin City vs Forfar Athletic?
Elgin City vs Forfar Athletic (League Two) kicks off on Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Borough Briggs.
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.
