Forfar Athletic vs Edinburgh City Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – August 24

Forfar Athletic

D W D L D

9th place in Scottish Division Two

0-3

24/08/2024 10:00

Edinburgh City

L W W L D

3rd place in Scottish Division Two

Scottish Division Two

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Forfar Athletic vs Edinburgh City on August 24, 2024 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Forfar Athletic vs Edinburgh City preview before placing for you.

Forfar Athletic are currently 9th with 36 points after 36 matches.
Edinburgh City sit 3rd with 56 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Forfar Athletic to win with probability 66%.
Head-to-head history favors Edinburgh City, 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

10:00

2024-08-24

Forfar Athletic vs Edinburgh City - Prediction & Odds

Forfar Athletic

Edinburgh City

2024-08-24 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 24/08/2024

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

09/04/2022 10:00

Edinburgh City

2 - 0

Forfar Athletic

SCO L2

31/01/2022 15:45

Forfar Athletic

2 - 3

Edinburgh City

SCO L2

17/12/2021 15:45

Edinburgh City

0 - 4

Forfar Athletic

SCO L2

07/08/2021 10:00

Forfar Athletic

2 - 0

Edinburgh City

SCO L2

03/04/2021 10:00

Forfar Athletic

2 - 2

Edinburgh City

SCOFAC

11/03/2017 11:00

Forfar Athletic

1 - 2

Edinburgh City

SCO L2

Forfar Athletic

33%

Draw

17%

Edinburgh City

50%

Forfar Athletic Last 6 matches

13/08/2024 15:00

fraserburgh 2 - 1 Forfar Athletic SCO BC

10/08/2024 10:00

Peterhead 2 - 1 Forfar Athletic SCO L2

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

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Edinburgh City

10/08/2024 10:00

East Fife 2 - 0 Edinburgh City SCO L2

03/08/2024 10:00

Edinburgh City 1 - 2 Stirling Albion SCO L2

23/07/2024 14:45

Montrose 2 - 1 Edinburgh City SCO LC

20/07/2024 10:00

Edinburgh City 0 - 6 Partick Thistle SCO LC

17/07/2024 14:45

Edinburgh City 0 - 5 Clyde SCO LC

13/07/2024 10:00

Motherwell 3 - 0 Edinburgh City SCO LC

Win

Draw

Lost

100%

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

194

Avg. per game

0.71

Conceded

286

Avg. per game

1.04

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 276 matches

YesNo

122 (44%)154 (56%)

In last 276 matches

NoYes

142 (52%)133 (48%)

Forfar Athletic

Recent matches

Edinburgh City

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Forfar Athletic

Edinburgh City

Shots

Forfar Athletic

Total shots

9.23 avg / game

Blocked

29 total

Avg. 1.32

Edinburgh City

Total shots

8.93 avg / game

Blocked

41 total

Avg. 2.05

Forfar Athletic Pass Edinburgh City

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

Edinburgh City

275

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.21

4.54

1252

Corners

963

3.50

0.00

Throw-ins

0.04

0.10

Offsides

0.08

0.79

218

GK saves

241

0.88

Forfar Athletic

DISCIPLINARY

Edinburgh City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.84

507

525

1.91

0.06

0.05

3.96

1092

Fouls

1021

3.71

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Forfar Athletic vs Edinburgh City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Forfar Athletic vs Edinburgh City on 24 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.

Forfar Athletic vs Edinburgh City 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 Edinburgh City'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 Edinburgh City 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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