Forfar Athletic vs Dumbarton: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 December

Forfar Athletic

L L L W W

6th place in Scottish Division Two

2-4

16/12/2023 11:00

Dumbarton

D W W D D

4th place in Scottish Division Two

Scottish Division Two

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Forfar Athletic vs Dumbarton on 16 December 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 Dumbarton preview before placing your bet.

Forfar Athletic are currently 6th with 42 points after 36 matches.
Dumbarton sit 4th with 57 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Dumbarton to win with probability 42%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Forfar Athletic and Dumbarton have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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

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Pred

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Weather

11:00

2023-12-16

Forfar Athletic vs Dumbarton - Prediction & Odds

Forfar Athletic

Dumbarton

2023-12-16 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/12/2023

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

01 Stenhousemuir	68	36	18	14	4	50	31	19
02 Peterhead	60	36	16	12	8	58	39	19
03 Spartans	58	36	15	13	8	53	43	10
04 Dumbarton	57	36	16	9	11	56	44	12
05 East Fife	44	36	11	11	14	46	47	-1
06 Forfar Athletic	42	36	9	15	12	38	45	-7
07 Elgin City	40	36	10	10	16	35	59	-24
08 Bonnyrigg Rose	39	36	9	12	15	47	48	-1
09 Clyde	38	36	9	11	16	46	58	-12
10 Stranraer	36	36	9	9	18	38	53	-15

Head To Head

19/08/2023 10:00

Dumbarton

3 - 1

Forfar Athletic

SCO L2

29/03/2023 14:45

Dumbarton

0 - 1

Forfar Athletic

SCO L2

14/01/2023 11:00

Forfar Athletic

2 - 1

Dumbarton

SCO L2

19/11/2022 11:00

Dumbarton

2 - 2

Forfar Athletic

SCO L2

01/10/2022 10:00

Forfar Athletic

0 - 0

Dumbarton

SCO L2

27/04/2021 14:00

Dumbarton

1 - 0

Forfar Athletic

SCO L1

Forfar Athletic

33%

Draw

33%

Dumbarton

33%

Forfar Athletic Last 6 matches

09/12/2023 11:00

Spartans 1 - 0 Forfar Athletic SCO L2

02/12/2023 11:00

Forfar Athletic 1 - 1 Stranraer SCO L2

25/11/2023 11:00

Tranent Juniors 0 - 1 Forfar Athletic SCOFAC

21/11/2023 15:45

Elgin City 1 - 0 Forfar Athletic SCO L2

18/11/2023 11:00

Bonnyrigg Rose 0 - 2 Forfar Athletic SCO L2

11/11/2023 11:00

Forfar Athletic 1 - 1 Clyde SCO L2

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Dumbarton

09/12/2023 11:00

Dumbarton 0 - 1 Stenhousemuir SCO L2

25/11/2023 11:00

Annan Athletic 3 - 3 Dumbarton SCOFAC

18/11/2023 11:00

Dumbarton 1 - 0 Elgin City SCO L2

11/11/2023 11:00

East Fife 0 - 1 Dumbarton SCO L2

04/11/2023 11:00

Dumbarton 4 - 0 Bonnyrigg Rose SCO L2

28/10/2023 10:00

Dumbarton 3 - 2 Banks o Dee SCOFAC

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

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

145

Avg. per game

0.53

Conceded

171

Avg. per game

0.62

Scored

172

Avg. per game

0.60

Conceded

232

Avg. per game

0.80

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 276 matches

YesNo

111 (40%)165 (60%)

In last 276 matches

NoYes

122 (42%)167 (58%)

Forfar Athletic

Recent matches

Dumbarton

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(91%)41 4(9%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Forfar Athletic

Dumbarton

Shots

Forfar Athletic

Total shots

9.23 avg / game

Blocked

29 total

Avg. 1.32

Dumbarton

Total shots

9.24 avg / game

Blocked

48 total

Avg. 1.92

Forfar Athletic Pass Dumbarton

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Forfar Athletic

276

Played games

Dumbarton

289

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.24

4.54

1252

Corners

1364

4.72

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.10

Offsides

0.12

0.79

218

GK saves

271

0.94

Forfar Athletic

DISCIPLINARY

Dumbarton

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.84

507

507

1.75

0.06

0.08

3.96

1092

Fouls

958

3.31

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Forfar Athletic vs Dumbarton Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Forfar Athletic vs Dumbarton on 16 December 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 Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton'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 Dumbarton 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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