East Fife vs Forfar Athletic: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 August

East Fife

W L W W L

2nd place in Scottish Division Two

2-1

17/08/2024 10:00

Forfar Athletic

D W D L D

9th place in Scottish Division Two

Scottish Division Two

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for East Fife vs Forfar Athletic 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 East Fife vs Forfar Athletic preview before placing your bet.

East Fife will face Forfar Athletic in Scottish Division Two on August 17, 2024 at 10:00.
East Fife are currently 2nd with 65 points after 36 matches.
Forfar Athletic sit 9th with 36 points from 36 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.02.

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

10:00

2024-08-17

East Fife vs Forfar Athletic - Prediction & Odds

East Fife

Forfar Athletic

2024-08-17 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/08/2024

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

01 Peterhead	66	36	19	9	8	52	40	12
02 East Fife	65	36	20	5	11	65	37	28
03 Edinburgh City	56	36	17	5	14	54	47	7
04 Elgin City	55	36	16	7	13	48	41	7
05 Spartans	52	36	15	7	14	48	47	1
06 Stirling Albion	48	36	14	6	16	50	57	-7
07 Clyde	43	36	11	10	15	49	54	-5
08 Stranraer	40	36	11	7	18	34	42	-8
09 Forfar Athletic	36	36	8	12	16	29	42	-13
10 Bonnyrigg Rose	36	36	12	6	18	40	62	-22

Head To Head

20/04/2024 10:00

Forfar Athletic

2 - 1

East Fife

SCO L2

24/02/2024 11:00

East Fife

1 - 1

Forfar Athletic

SCO L2

30/12/2023 11:00

Forfar Athletic

0 - 0

East Fife

SCO L2

30/09/2023 10:00

East Fife

1 - 1

Forfar Athletic

SCO L2

06/05/2023 10:00

Forfar Athletic

1 - 0

East Fife

SCO L2

04/03/2023 11:00

East Fife

3 - 2

Forfar Athletic

SCO L2

Forfar Athletic

50%

Draw

50%

East Fife

East Fife Last 6 matches

03/08/2024 10:00

Elgin City 4 - 2 East Fife

SCO L2

27/07/2024 10:00

Saint Johnstone 5 - 1 East Fife

SCO LC

23/07/2024 14:45

East Fife 4 - 0 Brechin City

SCO LC

16/07/2024 14:45

Alloa Athletic 0 - 0 East Fife

SCO LC

13/07/2024 10:00

East Fife 3 - 0 Greenock Morton

SCO LC

02/07/2024 14:30

East Fife 0 - 0 Queen's Park

INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Forfar Athletic

03/08/2024 10:00

Forfar Athletic 0 - 0 Clyde

SCO L2

23/07/2024 14:45

Spartans 1 - 0 Forfar Athletic

SCO LC

20/07/2024 10:00

Forfar Athletic 1 - 1 Cove Rangers

SCO LC

16/07/2024 14:45

Dunfermline Athletic 0 - 2 Forfar Athletic

SCO LC

13/07/2024 10:00

Forfar Athletic 0 - 2 Livingston

SCO LC

06/07/2024 09:00

Forfar Athletic 2 - 1 Formartine United

INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Division Two

Played games

East Fife

Forfar Athletic

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.81

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.03

Scored

Avg. per game

0.81

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.17

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

28 (78%)8 (22%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

20 (56%)16 (44%)

East Fife

Recent matches

Forfar Athletic

Under /Over

(72%)26 10(28%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(61%)22 14(39%)

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(25%)9 27(75%)

Under /Over

(50%)18 18(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(28%)10 26(72%)

/Yes

(44%)16 20(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)15 21(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

East Fife

Forfar Athletic

Shots

East Fife

Total shots

10.17 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Forfar Athletic

Total shots

9.61 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

East Fife Pass Forfar Athletic

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

East Fife

Played games

Forfar Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

Clean sheets

0.28

5.08

183

Corners

189

5.25

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

2.31

GK saves

1.89

East Fife

DISCIPLINARY

Forfar Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.86

2.42

0.03

0.06

11.33

408

Fouls

453

12.58

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the East Fife vs Forfar Athletic Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for East Fife vs Forfar Athletic 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 Division Two 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.

East Fife vs Forfar Athletic Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess East Fife's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Forfar Athletic'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 Division Two 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 Division Two standings and the Scottish Division Two form table to understand exactly where East Fife and Forfar Athletic sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Scottish Division Two predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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