Buckie Thistle FC vs Formartine United Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – March 20

Buckie Thistle FC

W W W W W

1st place in Scottish Highland Football League

2-0

20/03/2024 16:00

Formartine United

W W W W D

5th place in Scottish Highland Football League

Scottish Highland Football League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Buckie Thistle FC vs Formartine United on March 20, 2024 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Buckie Thistle FC vs Formartine United preview before placing for you.

Buckie Thistle FC are currently 1st with 81 points after 34 matches.
Formartine United sit 5th with 72 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Buckie Thistle FC to win with probability 50%.
Head-to-head history favors Buckie Thistle FC, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Formartine United have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

16:00

2024-03-20

Buckie Thistle FC vs Formartine United - Prediction & Odds

Buckie Thistle FC

Formartine United

2024-03-20 16:00

STANDINGS UP TO 20/03/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Buckie Thistle FC	81	34	26	3	5	98	34	64
02 Brechin City	81	34	26	3	5	90	28	62
03 fraserburgh	78	34	25	3	6	102	37	65
04 Banks o Dee	72	34	21	9	4	87	33	54
05 Formartine United	72	34	22	6	6	87	43	44
06 Brora Rangers	59	34	17	8	9	64	46	18
07 Huntly	54	34	16	6	12	81	61	20
08 Nairn County	53	34	16	5	13	59	58	1
09 Turriff United	48	34	15	3	16	75	63	12
10 Inverurie Loco Works	44	34	13	5	16	52	58	-6
11 Rothes	37	34	10	7	17	47	71	-24
12 Wick Academy	36	34	10	6	18	49	70	-21
13 Keith	33	34	9	6	19	35	61	-26
14 Forres Mechanics	30	34	7	9	18	37	64	-27
15 Lossiemouth	29	34	7	8	19	36	66	-30
16 Deveronvale	25	34	5	10	19	43	91	-48
17 Clachnacuddin	23	34	5	8	21	47	89	-42
18 Strathspey Thistle	10	34	3	1	30	35	151	-116

Head To Head

19/08/2023 10:00

Formartine United

1 - 1

Buckie Thistle FC

SCO HL

15/04/2023 10:00

Buckie Thistle FC

1 - 0

Formartine United

SCO HL

05/11/2022 11:00

Formartine United

1 - 2

Buckie Thistle FC

SCO HL

15/01/2022 11:00

Buckie Thistle FC

4 - 0

Formartine United

SCO HL

28/08/2021 10:00

Formartine United

1 - 5

Buckie Thistle FC

SCO HL

04/01/2020 11:00

Formartine United

2 - 1

Buckie Thistle FC

SCO HL

Buckie Thistle FC

67%

Draw

17%

Formartine United

17%

Buckie Thistle FC Last 6 matches

16/03/2024 11:00

Buckie Thistle FC 1 - 1 Inverurie Loco Works SCO HL

13/03/2024 16:00

Buckie Thistle FC 2 - 1 Banks o Dee SCO HL

09/03/2024 11:00

Lossiemouth 2 - 1 Buckie Thistle FC SCO HL

28/02/2024 16:00

Buckie Thistle FC 3 - 0 Lossiemouth SCO HL

24/02/2024 11:00

Buckie Thistle FC 2 - 3 Clachnacuddin SCO HL

21/02/2024 16:00

Buckie Thistle FC 1 - 0 fraserburgh SCO HL

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Formartine United

16/03/2024 11:00

Brora Rangers 1 - 4 Formartine United SCO HL

09/03/2024 11:00

Formartine United 2 - 1 Huntly SCO HL

02/03/2024 11:00

Wick Academy 3 - 1 Formartine United SCO HL

24/02/2024 11:00

Formartine United 2 - 2 Lossiemouth SCO HL

21/02/2024 16:00

Formartine United 5 - 1 Nairn County SCO HL

10/02/2024 11:00

Formartine United 2 - 2 fraserburgh SCO HL

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Highland Foot...

Played games

Buckie Thistle FC

Formartine United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

2.88

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored

Avg. per game

2.56

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.26

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

31 (91%)3 (9%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

32 (94%)2 (6%)

Buckie Thistle FC

Recent matches

Formartine United

Under /Over

(91%)31 3(9%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(91%)31 3(9%)

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)16 18(53%)

Under /Over

(76%)26 8(24%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(65%)22 12(35%)

/Yes

(59%)20 14(41%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(65%)22 12(35%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Buckie Thistle FC

Formartine United

Shots

Buckie Thistle FC

Total shots

14.57 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Formartine United

Total shots

15.17 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Buckie Thistle FC Pass Formartine United

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

60%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Buckie Thistle FC

Played games

Formartine United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.29

1.32

Corners

1.35

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Buckie Thistle FC

DISCIPLINARY

Formartine United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

0.26

0.00

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Buckie Thistle FC vs Formartine United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Buckie Thistle FC vs Formartine United on 20 March 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Scottish Highland Football League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Buckie Thistle FC vs Formartine United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Buckie Thistle FC's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Formartine United's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Scottish Highland Football League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Scottish Highland Football League standings and the Scottish Highland Football League form table to understand exactly where Buckie Thistle FC and Formartine United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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