Buckie Thistle FC vs Wick Academy: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 August

Buckie Thistle FC

W D W D W

6th place in Scottish Highland Football League

2 - 2

17/08/2024 10:00

Wick Academy

D W W W W

14th place in Scottish Highland Football League

Scottish Highland Football League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Buckie Thistle FC vs Wick Academy on 17 August 2024 (kick-off: 10:00) 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 6th with 58 points after 34 matches.
Wick Academy sit 14th with 36 points from 34 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Buckie Thistle FC, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Wick Academy 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

STANDINGS UP TO 17/08/2024

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

01 Brora Rangers	82	34	27	1	6	121	31	90
02 Brechin City	82	34	25	7	2	84	29	55
03 Banks o Dee	72	34	22	6	6	77	28	49
04 Inverurie Loco Works	72	34	22	6	6	74	33	41
05 fraserburgh	63	34	17	12	5	71	36	35
06 Buckie Thistle FC	58	34	17	7	10	75	44	31
07 Clachnacuddin	56	33	17	5	11	71	45	26
08 Formartine United	55	34	16	7	11	59	46	13
09 Huntly	48	33	15	3	15	65	57	8
10 Forres Mechanics	46	34	13	7	14	69	80	-11
11 Deveronvale	43	34	13	4	17	49	77	-28
12 Turriff United	40	34	12	4	18	48	56	-8
13 Nairn County	37	34	10	7	17	49	63	-14
14 Wick Academy	36	34	11	3	20	47	77	-30
15 Keith	32	34	10	2	22	33	74	-41
16 Lossiemouth	20	34	6	2	26	28	79	-51
17 Strathspey Thistle	17	34	4	5	25	40	112	-72
18 Rothes	11	34	3	2	29	34	127	-93

Head To Head

23/03/2024 11:00

Wick Academy

3 - 1

Buckie Thistle FC

SCO HL

18/11/2023 11:00

Buckie Thistle FC

5 - 2

Wick Academy

SCO HL

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

Buckie Thistle FC

67%

Draw

17%

Wick Academy

17%

Buckie Thistle FC Last 6 matches

07/08/2024 15:00

Buckie Thistle FC 1 - 3 fraserburgh SCO HL

03/08/2024 10:00

Inverurie Loco Works 2 - 1 Buckie Thistle FC SCO HL

30/07/2024 15:00

Buckie Thistle FC 1 - 3 Dundee United (R) SCO BC

27/07/2024 10:00

Ayr United 3 - 2 Buckie Thistle FC SCO LC

23/07/2024 15:00

Buckie Thistle FC 2 - 5 Dundee United SCO LC

20/07/2024 10:00

Buckie Thistle FC 1 - 5 Falkirk SCO LC

Win

Draw

Lost

100%

Last 6 matches Wick Academy

07/08/2024 15:00

Wick Academy 2 - 1 Strathspey Thistle SCO HL

03/08/2024 10:00

Huntly 3 - 0 Wick Academy SCO HL

27/07/2024 10:00

Wick Academy 2 - 0 fraserburgh SCO HL

27/04/2024 10:00

Keith 0 - 4 Wick Academy SCO HL

24/04/2024 15:00

Brora Rangers 1 - 0 Wick Academy SCO HL

20/04/2024 10:00

Wick Academy 1 - 1 Banks o Dee 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

Wick Academy

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.09

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.68

Scored

Avg. per game

0.88

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.18

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

20 (59%)14 (41%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

18 (53%)16 (47%)

Buckie Thistle FC

Recent matches

Wick Academy

Under /Over

(88%)30 4(12%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(88%)30 4(12%)

Under /Over

(56%)19 15(44%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(56%)19 15(44%)

Under /Over

(47%)16 18(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)19 15(44%)

/Yes

(68%)23 11(32%)

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

14.33 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Wick Academy

Total shots

6.75 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Buckie Thistle FC Pass Wick Academy

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

57%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

39%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Buckie Thistle FC

Played games

Wick Academy

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.12

0.53

Corners

0.12

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

0.09

0.15

0.03

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 17 August 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 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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