Buckie Thistle FC vs Rothes: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 March

Buckie Thistle FC

D W W W W

2nd place in Scottish Highland Football League

1 - 1

18/03/2023 11:00

Rothes

L L D W L

10th place in Scottish Highland Football League

Scottish Highland Football League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Buckie Thistle FC vs Rothes on 18 March 2023 (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 March 18, 2023 at 11:00.
Buckie Thistle FC are currently 2nd with 87 points after 34 matches.
Rothes sit 10th with 41 points from 33 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 18/03/2023

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

01 Brechin City	89	34	28	5	1	101	16	85
02 Buckie Thistle FC	87	34	28	3	3	92	26	66
03 Brora Rangers	80	34	26	2	6	116	32	84
04 Formartine United	74	34	23	5	6	79	31	48
05 fraserburgh	68	34	20	8	6	84	38	46
06 Banks o Dee	63	34	19	6	9	98	49	49
07 Inverurie Loco Works	50	34	14	8	12	63	57	6
08 Huntly	48	35	14	6	15	49	53	-4
09 Nairn County	46	34	12	10	12	51	63	-12
10 Rothes	41	33	11	8	14	61	60	1
11 Forres Mechanics	36	34	10	6	18	57	60	-3
12 Turriff United	36	35	11	3	21	59	81	-22
13 Clachnacuddin	34	34	10	4	20	44	76	-32
14 Lossiemouth	30	34	9	3	22	45	76	-31
15 Keith	27	33	7	6	20	38	84	-46
16 Wick Academy	26	34	7	5	22	34	97	-63
17 Deveronvale	24	34	6	6	22	48	90	-42
18 Strathspey Thistle	10	34	2	4	28	24	154	-130

Head To Head

15/10/2022 10:00

Rothes

2 - 4

Buckie Thistle FC

SCO HL

23/03/2022 16:00

Buckie Thistle FC

2 - 1

Rothes

SCO HL

21/08/2021 10:00

Rothes

2 - 0

Buckie Thistle FC

SCO HL

19/12/2020 11:00

Rothes

1 - 5

Buckie Thistle FC

SCO HL

02/03/2019 11:00

Rothes

1 - 1

Buckie Thistle FC

SCO HL

27/10/2018 10:00

Buckie Thistle FC

3 - 2

Rothes

SCO HL

Rothes

50%

Draw

17%

Buckie Thistle FC

33%

Buckie Thistle FC Last 6 matches

25/02/2023 10:00

Buckie Thistle FC 5 - 0 Clachnacuddin

SCO HL

18/02/2023 11:00

Turriff United 0 - 1 Buckie Thistle FC

SCO HL

11/02/2023 11:00

Buckie Thistle FC 3 - 0 Keith

SCO HL

04/02/2023 11:00

Buckie Thistle FC 4 - 2 Brora Rangers

SCO HL

28/01/2023 11:00

Huntly 1 - 1 Buckie Thistle FC

SCO HL

21/01/2023 10:00

Buckie Thistle FC 2 - 0 Inverurie Loco Works

SCO HL

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Last 6 matches Rothes

04/03/2023 11:00

Rothes 2 - 0 Nairn County

SCO HL

25/02/2023 11:00

Formartine United 2 - 1 Rothes

SCO HL

22/02/2023 16:00

Rothes 9 - 0 Strathspey Thistle

SCO HL

18/02/2023 11:00

Rothes 2 - 1 Forres Mechanics

SCO HL

11/02/2023 11:00

Rothes 2 - 2 Wick Academy

SCO HL

04/02/2023 11:00

Banks o Dee 2 - 0 Rothes

SCO HL

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

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

1.94

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.38

Scored

Avg. per game

1.12

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

30 (88%)4 (12%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

20 (61%)13 (39%)

Buckie Thistle FC

Recent matches

Rothes

Under /Over

(85%)29 5(15%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(91%)30 3(9%)

Under /Over

(32%)11 23(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(48%)16 17(52%)

Under /Over

(68%)23 11(32%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(64%)21 12(36%)

/Yes

(50%)17 17(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)19 14(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Buckie Thistle FC

Rothes

Shots

Buckie Thistle FC

Total shots

14.33 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Rothes

Total shots

15.50 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Buckie Thistle FC Pass Rothes

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Buckie Thistle FC

Played games

Rothes

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.41

Clean sheets

0.15

0.62

Corners

0.76

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Buckie Thistle FC

DISCIPLINARY

Rothes

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.38

0.12

0.06

0.00

Fouls

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 18 March 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 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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