Buckie Thistle FC vs Forres Mechanics: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 August

Buckie Thistle FC
WWWWW
1st place in Scottish Highland Football League
3 - 1
FT
16/08/2023 15:00
Forres Mechanics
DLDLW
14th place in Scottish Highland Football League
Scottish Highland Football League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Buckie Thistle FC vs Forres Mechanics on 16 August 2023 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Buckie Thistle FC vs Forres Mechanics preview before placing your bet.

  • Buckie Thistle FC will face Forres Mechanics in Scottish Highland Football League on August 16, 2023 at 15:00.
  • Buckie Thistle FC are currently 1st with 81 points after 34 matches.
  • Forres Mechanics sit 14th with 30 points from 34 matches.
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 16/08/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Buckie Thistle FC Buckie Thistle FC
81 34 26 3 5 98 34 64
02 Brechin City Brechin City
81 34 26 3 5 90 28 62
03 fraserburgh fraserburgh
78 34 25 3 6 102 37 65
04 Banks o Dee Banks o Dee
72 34 21 9 4 87 33 54
05 Formartine United Formartine United
72 34 22 6 6 87 43 44
06 Brora Rangers Brora Rangers
59 34 17 8 9 64 46 18
07 Huntly Huntly
54 34 16 6 12 81 61 20
08 Nairn County Nairn County
53 34 16 5 13 59 58 1
09 Turriff United Turriff United
48 34 15 3 16 75 63 12
10 Inverurie Loco Works Inverurie Loco Works
44 34 13 5 16 52 58 -6
11 Rothes Rothes
37 34 10 7 17 47 71 -24
12 Wick Academy Wick Academy
36 34 10 6 18 49 70 -21
13 Keith Keith
33 34 9 6 19 35 61 -26
14 Forres Mechanics Forres Mechanics
30 34 7 9 18 37 64 -27
15 Lossiemouth Lossiemouth
29 34 7 8 19 36 66 -30
16 Deveronvale Deveronvale
25 34 5 10 19 43 91 -48
17 Clachnacuddin Clachnacuddin
23 34 5 8 21 47 89 -42
18 Strathspey Thistle Strathspey Thistle
10 34 3 1 30 35 151 -116
Head To Head
01/04/2023 10:00
Forres Mechanics Forres Mechanics
2 - 3
Buckie Thistle FC Buckie Thistle FC
SCO HL
29/10/2022 10:00
Buckie Thistle FC Buckie Thistle FC
2 - 0
Forres Mechanics Forres Mechanics
SCO HL
30/03/2022 15:00
Forres Mechanics Forres Mechanics
0 - 2
Buckie Thistle FC Buckie Thistle FC
SCO HL
06/10/2021 10:00
Buckie Thistle FC Buckie Thistle FC
3 - 1
Forres Mechanics Forres Mechanics
SCO HL
08/02/2020 11:00
Forres Mechanics Forres Mechanics
2 - 2
Buckie Thistle FC Buckie Thistle FC
SCO HL
05/10/2019 10:00
Buckie Thistle FC Buckie Thistle FC
3 - 1
Forres Mechanics Forres Mechanics
SCO HL
Forres Mechanics
3
50%
Draw
1
17%
Buckie Thistle FC
2
33%
Buckie Thistle FC Buckie Thistle FC Last 6 matches
12/08/2023 10:00
fraserburgh 1 - 3 Buckie Thistle FC
SCO HL
05/08/2023 10:00
Buckie Thistle FC 4 - 0 Turriff United
SCO HL
02/08/2023 15:00
Dundee U21 4 - 0 Buckie Thistle FC
SCO BC
29/07/2023 10:00
Clachnacuddin 2 - 3 Buckie Thistle FC
SCO HL
27/06/2023 15:00
Buckie Thistle FC 3 - 2 Peterhead
INT CF
22/04/2023 10:00
Buckie Thistle FC 0 - 2 Brechin City
SCO HL
Win
67%
Draw
0%
Lost
33%
Last 6 matches Forres Mechanics Forres Mechanics
05/08/2023 10:00
Lossiemouth 0 - 3 Forres Mechanics
SCO HL
29/07/2023 10:00
Forres Mechanics 2 - 1 Strathspey Thistle
SCO HL
22/06/2023 14:30
Elgin City 1 - 3 Forres Mechanics
INT CF
15/04/2023 09:00
fraserburgh 3 - 0 Forres Mechanics
SCO HL
01/04/2023 10:00
Forres Mechanics 2 - 3 Buckie Thistle FC
SCO HL
25/03/2023 11:00
Keith 2 - 6 Forres Mechanics
SCO HL
Win
67%
Draw
0%
Lost
33%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Scottish Highland Foot...
Played games
Buckie Thistle FC
Buckie Thistle FC
34
 Forres Mechanics
Forres Mechanics
34
Goals
Scored
98
Avg. per game
2.88
Conceded
34
Avg. per game
1.00
Scored
37
Avg. per game
1.09
Conceded
64
Avg. per game
1.88
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 34 matches
YesNo
31 (91%)3 (9%)
In last 34 matches
NoYes
23 (68%)11 (32%)
Buckie Thistle FC

Buckie Thistle FC

Recent matches

Forres Mechanics

Forres Mechanics

Under /Over

(91%)31 3(9%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)28 6(18%)

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(26%)9 25(74%)

Under /Over

(76%)26 8(24%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)18 16(47%)

/Yes

(59%)20 14(41%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(59%)20 14(41%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Buckie Thistle FC Buckie Thistle FC
Forres Mechanics Forres Mechanics
Shots
Buckie Thistle FC
Buckie Thistle FC
Total shots
14.57 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Forres Mechanics
Forres Mechanics
Total shots
10.75 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Buckie Thistle FC Buckie Thistle FC Pass Forres Mechanics Forres Mechanics
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
60%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
46%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Buckie Thistle FC
Buckie Thistle FC
658
Avg. 19.35 / game
 Forres Mechanics
Forres Mechanics
1268
Avg. 37.29 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Buckie Thistle FC
Buckie Thistle FC
330
Avg. 9.71 / game
 Forres Mechanics
Forres Mechanics
551
Avg. 16.21 / game
OTHERS
Buckie Thistle FC
Buckie Thistle FC
34
Played games
Forres Mechanics
Forres Mechanics
34
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.35
12
Clean sheets
4
0.12
1.32
45
Corners
61
1.79
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.00
0
Offsides
0
0.00
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Buckie Thistle FC
Buckie Thistle FC
DISCIPLINARY
Forres Mechanics
Forres Mechanics
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.35
12
Yellow card
26
0.76
0.00
0
Red card
0
0.00
0.00
0
Fouls
0
0.00
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
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How We Build the Buckie Thistle FC vs Forres Mechanics Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Buckie Thistle FC vs Forres Mechanics on 16 August 2023 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 Forres Mechanics 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 Forres Mechanics'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 Forres Mechanics sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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