Very strong pick · fair odds 1.16 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.22Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultSpartans to win ✓61% · @1.67
Double chanceSpartans or draw ✓86% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓85% · fair 1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.26
Spartans vs Annan Athletic preview and prediction
The match
The League Two sees Spartans take on Annan Athletic on Saturday 31 October, kicking off at 16:00 (WAT) at Ainslie Park. Spartans are 4th with 18 points from 13 games (in the top four), while Annan Athletic sit 10th on 9 points (in the bottom three).
Form guide
Spartans's last 5: WLDWL Most recently they beat Lochee United 2–1 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Annan Athletic's last 5: DLDLL Most recently they drew with Huntly 2–2 away. They average 1.0 scored and 2.3 conceded.
Spartans arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 1 August 2026, finished Annan Athletic 2–4 Spartans.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 2.3 for Spartans and 1.1 for Annan Athletic. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 65% and both teams to score at 59%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Spartans 61%, draw 25%, Annan Athletic 14%.
Safer route: Spartans or draw (86%) at 1.22.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.67.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Spartans or draw – a 86% chance at odds of 1.22, above our fair price of 1.16, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Spartans 2–1 Annan Athletic. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Spartans61%fair 1.63 · @1.67
Draw25%fair 4.00 · @3.60
Annan Athletic14%fair 7.30 · @4.20
3.36Expected goals
2.28Spartans xG
1.08Annan Athletic xG
59%Both score
65%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
2–09%
1–19%
1–08%
3–17%
3–07%
From our goals model: Spartans 2.3 – 1.1 Annan Athletic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Spartans vs Annan Athletic?
Our pick is Spartans or draw with a 86% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Spartans vs Annan Athletic?
On our numbers Spartans have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Annan Athletic 14%.
How many goals will there be in Spartans vs Annan Athletic?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Spartans vs Annan Athletic?
Our predicted score is Spartans 2–1 Annan Athletic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Spartans vs Annan Athletic?
Spartans vs Annan Athletic (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 16:00 (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.
