League Two · Scotland · Dumbarton Football StadiumDumbarton vs Stirling Albion prediction & analysis
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.49 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Dumbarton 1.7 – 1.5 Stirling Albion expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Very little separates Dumbarton and Stirling Albion on our numbers – 41% for the home side, 36% for the visitors and 23% for a draw. This is a match where the price matters more than the pick.
Dumbarton have taken 12 points from their last 6 matches (4W 0D 2L), scoring 2.0 and conceding 1.8 per game. Stirling Albion have 9 points from their last 6 (2W 3D 1L), averaging 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded.
We expect around 3.2 goals (1.7 for Dumbarton, 1.5 for Stirling Albion). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on this projection. Recent matches involving both teams have mostly gone over 2.5. Most likely scores: 1–1 (10%), 2–1 (9%), 1–2 (8%).
In their last 1 meeting, Dumbarton have won 0, Stirling Albion have won 1 and 0 ended level, with an average of 2.0 goals per game.
Our pick is Both teams to score at a 67% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.44 is close to our fair price of 1.49.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Dumbarton to win ✗ | 41% | 2.42 | 2.40 |
| Double chance | Either team to win ✗ | 77% | 1.29 | 1.29 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✓ | 67% | 1.49 | 1.44 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 83% | 1.21 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✗ | 62% | 1.61 | – |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✓ | 60% | 1.66 | – |
| Half-time result | Level at half-time ✓ | 38% | 2.62 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Dumbarton / FT Dumbarton ✗ | 25% | 4.07 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 2–1 ✗ | 9% | 11.53 | – |
Form
Dumbarton – last 6
| 13 Oct | @ Clydebank | 0–4 | L |
| 10 Oct | @ Clyde | 1–2 | L |
| 3 Oct | vs Forfar Athletic | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Sep | vs Banks O' Dee | 3–2 | W |
| 22 Sep | vs Kilmarnock II | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Sep | vs Spartans | 3–0 | W |
Stirling Albion – last 6
| 13 Oct | vs Hibernian U21 | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Oct | vs Kelty Hearts | 2–1 | W |
| 3 Oct | @ Annan Athletic | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Sep | @ Fraserburgh | 3–4 | L |
| 22 Sep | vs Cumbernauld Colts | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Sep | vs Clyde | 1–1 | D |
Head to head
| 1 Aug 2026 | Stirling Albion v Dumbarton | 2–0 |
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 Stirling Albion?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Dumbarton vs Stirling Albion?
On our numbers Dumbarton have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Stirling Albion 36%.
How many goals will there be in Dumbarton vs Stirling Albion?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on our projection.
When is Dumbarton vs Stirling Albion?
Dumbarton vs Stirling Albion (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 17 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.