Forfar Athletic vs Annan Athletic: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 March

Forfar Athletic

W D L L L

5th place in Scottish Division Two

2 - 1

18/03/2023 11:00

Annan Athletic

W W W L D

3rd place in Scottish Division Two

Scottish Division Two

MATCH INTRO

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

Forfar Athletic are currently 5th with 48 points after 36 matches.
Annan Athletic sit 3rd with 51 points from 36 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Annan Athletic, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Forfar Athletic have 2 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 18/03/2023

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

01 Stirling Albion	73	36	21	10	5	67	37	30
02 Dumbarton	62	36	18	8	10	49	39	10
03 Annan Athletic	51	36	14	9	13	61	51	10
04 East Fife	50	36	14	8	14	54	50	4
05 Forfar Athletic	48	36	13	9	14	37	43	-6
06 Stenhousemuir	47	36	12	11	13	51	55	-4
07 Stranraer	45	36	12	9	15	43	57	-14
08 Bonnyrigg Rose	42	36	11	9	16	36	47	-11
09 Elgin City	40	36	11	7	18	44	62	-18
10 Albion Rovers	39	36	11	6	19	47	48	-1

Head To Head

07/01/2023 11:00

Annan Athletic

0 - 2

Forfar Athletic

SCO L2

05/11/2022 11:00

Forfar Athletic

1 - 4

Annan Athletic

SCO L2

03/09/2022 10:00

Annan Athletic

2 - 1

Forfar Athletic

SCO L2

07/05/2022 10:00

Forfar Athletic

1 - 1

Annan Athletic

SCO L1

03/05/2022 14:45

Annan Athletic

1 - 0

Forfar Athletic

SCO L1

16/04/2022 10:15

Forfar Athletic

5 - 1

Annan Athletic

SCO L2

Forfar Athletic

33%

Draw

17%

Annan Athletic

50%

Forfar Athletic Last 6 matches

04/03/2023 11:00

East Fife 3 - 2 Forfar Athletic SCO L2

28/02/2023 15:45

Bonnyrigg Rose 1 - 1 Forfar Athletic SCO L2

25/02/2023 11:00

Forfar Athletic 0 - 0 Stirling Albion SCO L2

11/02/2023 11:00

Forfar Athletic 1 - 1 Stenhousemuir SCO L2

04/02/2023 11:00

Forfar Athletic 2 - 1 Stranraer SCO L2

28/01/2023 11:00

Albion Rovers 0 - 1 Forfar Athletic SCO L2

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Annan Athletic

04/03/2023 11:00

Annan Athletic 2 - 3 Stenhousemuir SCO L2

25/02/2023 11:00

Albion Rovers 0 - 2 Annan Athletic SCO L2

18/02/2023 11:00

Annan Athletic 2 - 2 Stirling Albion SCO L2

11/02/2023 11:00

Dumbarton 2 - 1 Annan Athletic SCO L2

04/02/2023 11:00

Bonnyrigg Rose 1 - 2 Annan Athletic SCO L2

28/01/2023 11:00

Annan Athletic 3 - 0 East Fife SCO L2

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Division Two

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

Played games

Goals

Scored

165

Avg. per game

0.60

Conceded

206

Avg. per game

0.75

Scored

232

Avg. per game

0.83

Conceded

247

Avg. per game

0.88

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 276 matches

YesNo

122 (44%)154 (56%)

In last 276 matches

NoYes

151 (54%)130 (46%)

Forfar Athletic

Recent matches

Annan Athletic

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Forfar Athletic

Annan Athletic

Shots

Forfar Athletic

Total shots

9.23 avg / game

Blocked

29 total

Avg. 1.32

Annan Athletic

Total shots

9.58 avg / game

Blocked

54 total

Avg. 2.00

Forfar Athletic Pass Annan Athletic

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Forfar Athletic

276

Played games

Annan Athletic

281

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.17

4.54

1252

Corners

1253

4.46

0.00

Throw-ins

0.11

0.10

Offsides

0.05

0.79

218

GK saves

205

0.73

Forfar Athletic

DISCIPLINARY

Annan Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.84

507

512

1.82

0.06

0.08

3.96

1092

Fouls

859

3.06

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Forfar Athletic vs Annan Athletic Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Forfar Athletic vs Annan Athletic 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 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.

Forfar Athletic vs Annan Athletic Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Forfar Athletic's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Annan 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 Forfar Athletic and Annan Athletic sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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