Dumbarton vs Forfar Athletic prediction & analysis
Both teams to score
Fair pick · fair odds 1.73 · bookmaker 1.60 · Won ✓
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Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Dumbarton 1.5 – 1.2 Forfar Athletic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Dumbarton hold the edge on home soil with a 48% chance of winning, against 31% for Forfar Athletic.
Dumbarton have taken 12 points from their last 6 matches (4W 0D 2L), scoring 2.2 and conceding 2.3 per game. Forfar Athletic have 10 points from their last 6 (3W 1D 2L), averaging 1.2 scored and 1.5 conceded.
We expect around 2.7 goals (1.5 for Dumbarton, 1.2 for Forfar Athletic). That is close to an average game for goals: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 58%. Most likely scores: 1–1 (12%), 1–0 (10%), 2–1 (9%).
Our pick is Both teams to score at a 58% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.60 is close to our fair price of 1.73.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Dumbarton to win ✓ | 48% | 2.06 | 2.00 |
| Double chance | Either team to win ✓ | 80% | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✓ | 58% | 1.73 | 1.60 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 75% | 1.33 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✓ | 50% | 1.98 | – |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✓ | 72% | 1.40 | – |
| Half-time result | Level at half-time ✗ | 42% | 2.38 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Dumbarton / FT Dumbarton ✗ | 27% | 3.66 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 1–0 ✗ | 10% | 9.62 | – |
Form
Dumbarton – last 6
| 26 Sep | vs Banks O' Dee | 3–2 | W |
| 22 Sep | vs Kilmarnock II | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Sep | vs Spartans | 3–0 | W |
| 12 Sep | @ Stranraer | 1–3 | L |
| 8 Sep | @ Cove Rangers | 1–6 | L |
| 5 Sep | vs Elgin City | 2–1 | W |
Forfar Athletic – last 6
| 29 Sep | vs Formartine United | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Sep | vs Dundee United II | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Sep | vs Peterhead | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Sep | vs Annan Athletic | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Sep | @ Spartans | 1–5 | L |
| 8 Sep | @ Banks O' Dee | 1–1 | D |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Dumbarton and Forfar Athletic.
League Two table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stranraer | 13 | +19 | 27 |
| 2 | Clyde | 13 | +10 | 27 |
| 3 | Elgin City | 13 | +9 | 21 |
| 4 | Spartans | 13 | +2 | 18 |
| 5 | Kelty Hearts | 13 | -5 | 18 |
| 6 | Dumbarton | 13 | -5 | 16 |
| 7 | Edinburgh City | 13 | +3 | 15 |
| 8 | Stirling Albion | 13 | -10 | 15 |
| 9 | Forfar Athletic | 13 | -11 | 12 |
| 10 | Annan Athletic | 13 | -12 | 9 |
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What is the prediction for Dumbarton vs Forfar Athletic?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 58% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.60.
Who will win Dumbarton vs Forfar Athletic?
On our numbers Dumbarton have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Forfar Athletic 31%.
How many goals will there be in Dumbarton vs Forfar Athletic?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
When is Dumbarton vs Forfar Athletic?
Dumbarton vs Forfar Athletic (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 3 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Dumbarton Football Stadium.
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.









