Buckie Thistle FC vs Rothes: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 January

Buckie Thistle FC

L W W L W

8th place in Scottish Highland Football League

8 - 0

17/01/2026 11:00

Rothes

L L L L L

18th place in Scottish Highland Football League

Scottish Highland Football League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Buckie Thistle FC vs Rothes on 17 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Buckie Thistle FC vs Rothes preview before placing your bet.

Buckie Thistle FC will face Rothes in Scottish Highland Football League on January 17, 2026 at 11:00.
Buckie Thistle FC are currently 8th with 53 points after 34 matches.
Rothes sit 18th with 7 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 %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 17/01/2026

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

01 Brora Rangers	75	34	23	6	5	97	35	62
02 Brechin City	74	34	23	5	6	78	23	55
03 Formartine United	71	34	20	11	3	65	27	38
04 fraserburgh	68	34	21	5	8	75	39	36
05 Clachnacuddin	61	34	18	7	9	78	40	38
06 Banks o Dee	58	34	16	10	8	58	35	23
07 Keith	58	34	17	7	10	52	47	5
08 Buckie Thistle FC	53	34	16	5	13	62	47	15
09 Nairn County	49	34	15	4	15	56	52	4
10 Turriff United	48	34	13	9	12	60	50	10
11 Huntly	43	34	11	10	13	46	43	3
12 Strathspey Thistle	41	34	13	2	19	49	83	-34
13 Forres Mechanics	40	34	11	7	16	52	67	-15
14 Deveronvale	37	34	11	4	19	46	87	-41
15 Inverurie Loco Works	33	34	9	6	19	47	66	-19
16 Wick Academy	28	34	7	7	20	42	65	-23
17 Lossiemouth	17	34	4	5	25	20	76	-56
18 Rothes	7	34	1	4	29	33	134	-101

Head To Head

30/08/2025 10:00

Rothes

1 - 4

Buckie Thistle FC

SCO HL

08/02/2025 11:00

Buckie Thistle FC

5 - 1

Rothes

SCO HL

18/09/2024 15:00

Rothes

0 - 3

Buckie Thistle FC

SCO HL

10/02/2024 10:00

Buckie Thistle FC

3 - 1

Rothes

SCO HL

04/10/2023 15:00

Rothes

1 - 3

Buckie Thistle FC

SCO HL

18/03/2023 11:00

Buckie Thistle FC

1 - 1

Rothes

SCO HL

Rothes

33%

Draw

17%

Buckie Thistle FC

50%

Buckie Thistle FC Last 6 matches

20/12/2025 11:00

Buckie Thistle FC 5 - 0 Keith

SCO HL

13/12/2025 11:00

Lossiemouth 1 - 1 Buckie Thistle FC

SCO HL

29/11/2025 11:00

Annan Athletic 4 - 0 Buckie Thistle FC

SCOFAC

22/11/2025 11:00

Nairn County 0 - 1 Buckie Thistle FC

SCO HL

15/11/2025 11:00

Buckie Thistle FC 2 - 0 Wick Academy

SCO HL

01/11/2025 11:00

Inverurie Loco Works 2 - 3 Buckie Thistle FC

SCO HL

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Rothes

20/12/2025 10:00

Brechin City 3 - 0 Rothes

SCO HL

13/12/2025 11:00

Rothes 0 - 3 Forres Mechanics

SCO HL

15/11/2025 11:00

Keith 2 - 1 Rothes

SCO HL

01/11/2025 11:10

Rothes 2 - 5 Huntly

SCO HL

18/10/2025 10:00

Lossiemouth 2 - 0 Rothes

SCO HL

11/10/2025 10:00

Rothes 1 - 5 Formartine United

SCO HL

Win

Draw

Lost

100%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Highland Foot...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Buckie Thistle FC

Rothes

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.85

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.76

Scored

Avg. per game

0.44

Conceded

Avg. per game

2.24

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

22 (65%)12 (35%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

11 (32%)23 (68%)

Buckie Thistle FC

Recent matches

Rothes

Under /Over

(82%)28 6(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(97%)33 1(3%)

Under /Over

(47%)16 18(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(62%)21 13(38%)

Under /Over

(47%)16 18(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(76%)26 8(24%)

/Yes

(50%)17 17(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)19 15(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Buckie Thistle FC

Rothes

Shots

Buckie Thistle FC

Total shots

12.14 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Rothes

Total shots

6.60 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Buckie Thistle FC Pass Rothes

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

39%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Buckie Thistle FC

Played games

Rothes

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.38

Clean sheets

0.03

1.41

Corners

0.59

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.47

Offsides

0.12

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Buckie Thistle FC

DISCIPLINARY

Rothes

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.68

0.29

0.00

0.00

3.59

122

Fouls

0.62

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Buckie Thistle FC vs Rothes Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Buckie Thistle FC vs Rothes on 17 January 2026 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 Rothes 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 Rothes'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 Rothes sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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