Banks O' Dee vs Forfar Athletic preview and prediction
The match
The Challenge Cup sees Banks O' Dee take on Forfar Athletic on Tuesday 8 September, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT) at Spain Park.
Form guide
Banks O' Dee's last 5: WWLDW Most recently they beat Rothes 5–0 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.7 per game.
Forfar Athletic's last 5: LDLWL Most recently they lost to Stranraer 0–3 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Banks O' Dee arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 4 July 2026, finished Forfar Athletic 2–2 Banks O' Dee.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.8 goals: 1.8 for Banks O' Dee and 2.0 for Forfar Athletic. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 69% and both teams to score at 69%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Banks O' Dee 36%, draw 21%, Forfar Athletic 43%.
Both teams to score: yes (69%) at 1.40.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 69% chance at odds of 1.45. Predicted score: Banks O' Dee 1–2 Forfar Athletic. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Banks O' Dee36%fair 2.81 · @2.55
Draw21%fair 4.72 · @3.75
Forfar Athletic43%fair 2.31 · @2.30
3.82Expected goals
1.81Banks O' Dee xG
2.01Forfar Athletic xG
69%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–28%
1–18%
2–27%
2–17%
1–35%
2–35%
From our goals model: Banks O' Dee 1.8 – 2.0 Forfar Athletic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Banks O' Dee vs Forfar Athletic?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.45.
Who will win Banks O' Dee vs Forfar Athletic?
On our numbers Banks O' Dee have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Forfar Athletic 43%.
How many goals will there be in Banks O' Dee vs Forfar Athletic?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Banks O' Dee vs Forfar Athletic?
Our predicted score is Banks O' Dee 1–2 Forfar Athletic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is Banks O' Dee vs Forfar Athletic?
Banks O' Dee vs Forfar Athletic (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Spain 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.