Good pick · fair odds 1.50 · bookmaker 1.67 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.67Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultSpartans to win ✓67% · @1.67
Double chanceSpartans or draw ✓88% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓58% · @1.70
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · fair 1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗10% · fair 9.55
Spartans vs Forfar Athletic preview and prediction
The match
The League Two sees Spartans take on Forfar Athletic on Saturday 12 September, kicking off at 15:00 (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 5: LWDWD Most recently they lost to Hamilton Academical 0–4 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Forfar Athletic's last 5: DLDLW Most recently they drew with Banks O' Dee 1–1 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 17 March 2026, finished Spartans 1–0 Forfar Athletic.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 2.3 for Spartans and 0.9 for Forfar Athletic. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 63% and both teams to score at 58%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Spartans to win – a 67% chance at odds of 1.67, above our fair price of 1.50, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Spartans 2–0 Forfar Athletic. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Spartans67%fair 1.50 · @1.67
Draw22%fair 4.65 · @3.60
Forfar Athletic12%fair 8.59 · @4.80
3.25Expected goals
2.32Spartans xG
0.93Forfar Athletic xG
58%Both score
63%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–010%
2–110%
1–09%
1–18%
3–08%
3–18%
From our goals model: Spartans 2.3 – 0.9 Forfar Athletic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Spartans vs Forfar Athletic?
Our pick is Spartans to win with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win Spartans vs Forfar Athletic?
On our numbers Spartans have a 67% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Forfar Athletic 12%.
How many goals will there be in Spartans vs Forfar Athletic?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Spartans vs Forfar Athletic?
Our predicted score is Spartans 2–0 Forfar Athletic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Spartans vs Forfar Athletic?
Spartans vs Forfar Athletic (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 15:00 (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.
