Buckie Thistle FC vs Wick Academy: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 November

Buckie Thistle FC

W W W W W

1st place in Scottish Highland Football League

5 - 2

18/11/2023 11:00

Wick Academy

L W L D L

12th place in Scottish Highland Football League

Scottish Highland Football League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Buckie Thistle FC vs Wick Academy on 18 November 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 Wick Academy preview before placing your bet.

Buckie Thistle FC are currently 1st with 81 points after 34 matches.
Wick Academy sit 12th with 36 points from 34 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Buckie Thistle FC, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Wick Academy have no wins, 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

STANDINGS UP TO 18/11/2023

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

07/01/2023 11:00

Wick Academy

0 - 1

Buckie Thistle FC

SCO HL

23/07/2022 10:00

Buckie Thistle FC

2 - 1

Wick Academy

SCO HL

13/04/2022 14:45

Buckie Thistle FC

1 - 1

Wick Academy

SCO HL

19/03/2022 11:00

Wick Academy

0 - 4

Buckie Thistle FC

SCO HL

28/11/2020 11:00

Wick Academy

2 - 3

Buckie Thistle FC

SCO HL

28/12/2019 11:00

Buckie Thistle FC

4 - 0

Wick Academy

SCO HL

Buckie Thistle FC

83%

Draw

17%

Wick Academy

Buckie Thistle FC Last 6 matches

11/11/2023 11:00

Inverurie Loco Works 0 - 2 Buckie Thistle FC SCO HL

07/11/2023 16:00

Aberdeen U21 5 - 3 Buckie Thistle FC SRC

28/10/2023 10:00

Forres Mechanics 0 - 1 Buckie Thistle FC SCOFAC

04/10/2023 15:00

Rothes 1 - 3 Buckie Thistle FC SCO HL

30/09/2023 10:00

Buckie Thistle FC 6 - 0 Nairn County SCO HL

23/09/2023 10:00

Tayport FC 0 - 4 Buckie Thistle FC SCOFAC

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Wick Academy

11/11/2023 11:00

Wick Academy 2 - 2 Huntly SCO HL

04/11/2023 11:00

Wick Academy 2 - 1 Inverurie Loco Works SCO HL

28/10/2023 10:00

Nairn County 2 - 0 Wick Academy SCO HL

07/10/2023 10:00

Lossiemouth 1 - 0 Wick Academy SCO HL

04/10/2023 15:00

Wick Academy 3 - 2 Forres Mechanics SCO HL

23/09/2023 10:00

Wick Academy 1 - 3 Jeanfield Swifts SCOFAC

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

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

Wick Academy

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.56

Scored

Avg. per game

0.71

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.09

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

28 (82%)6 (18%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

16 (47%)18 (53%)

Buckie Thistle FC

Recent matches

Wick Academy

Under /Over

(91%)31 3(9%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(85%)29 5(15%)

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)17 17(50%)

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

(56%)19 15(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Buckie Thistle FC

Wick Academy

Shots

Buckie Thistle FC

Total shots

14.57 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Wick Academy

Total shots

13.50 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Buckie Thistle FC Pass Wick Academy

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

60%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Buckie Thistle FC

Played games

Wick Academy

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.21

1.32

Corners

0.65

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Buckie Thistle FC

DISCIPLINARY

Wick Academy

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

0.15

0.00

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Buckie Thistle FC vs Wick Academy Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Buckie Thistle FC vs Wick Academy on 18 November 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 Wick Academy 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 Wick Academy'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 Wick Academy sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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