Forfar Athletic vs Elgin City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 August

Forfar Athletic

D W D L D

9th place in Scottish Division Two

1-1

31/08/2024 10:00

Elgin City

W L L W W

4th place in Scottish Division Two

Scottish Division Two

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Forfar Athletic vs Elgin City on 31 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 Forfar Athletic vs Elgin City preview before placing your bet.

Forfar Athletic are currently 9th with 36 points after 36 matches.
Elgin City sit 4th with 55 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Elgin City to win with probability 38%.
Head-to-head history favors Elgin City, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Forfar Athletic have one win, while 3 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

Probability %

Pred

Correct

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Coef.

Score.

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Weather

10:00

2024-08-31

Forfar Athletic vs Elgin City - Prediction & Odds

Forfar Athletic

Elgin City

2024-08-31 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 31/08/2024

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

23/03/2024 11:00

Elgin City

1 - 1

Forfar Athletic

SCO L2

13/01/2024 11:00

Forfar Athletic

2 - 1

Elgin City

SCO L2

21/11/2023 15:45

Elgin City

1 - 0

Forfar Athletic

SCO L2

15/08/2023 14:45

Elgin City

0 - 0

Forfar Athletic

SCO BC

12/08/2023 10:00

Forfar Athletic

0 - 0

Elgin City

SCO L2

15/04/2023 10:00

Elgin City

2 - 0

Forfar Athletic

SCO L2

Forfar Athletic

17%

Draw

50%

Elgin City

33%

Forfar Athletic Last 6 matches

17/08/2024 10:00

East Fife 2 - 1 Forfar Athletic SCO L2

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

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Elgin City

13/08/2024 14:45

Elgin City 2 - 1 Banks o Dee SCO BC

10/08/2024 10:00

Stirling Albion 0 - 1 Elgin City SCO L2

03/08/2024 10:00

Elgin City 4 - 2 East Fife SCO L2

23/07/2024 14:45

Queen's Park 4 - 0 Elgin City SCO LC

20/07/2024 10:00

Peterhead 4 - 2 Elgin City SCO LC

16/07/2024 14:45

Elgin City 1 - 1 Kelty Hearts SCO LC

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

217

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

266

Avg. per game

0.91

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

148 (51%)144 (49%)

Forfar Athletic

Recent matches

Elgin City

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

(58%)26 19(42%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Forfar Athletic

Elgin City

Shots

Forfar Athletic

Total shots

9.23 avg / game

Blocked

29 total

Avg. 1.32

Elgin City

Total shots

10.00 avg / game

Blocked

38 total

Avg. 1.81

Forfar Athletic Pass Elgin City

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

Elgin City

292

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.23

4.54

1252

Corners

1202

4.12

0.00

Throw-ins

0.06

0.10

Offsides

0.11

0.79

218

GK saves

257

0.88

Forfar Athletic

DISCIPLINARY

Elgin City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.84

507

515

1.76

0.06

0.09

3.96

1092

Fouls

1025

3.51

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Forfar Athletic vs Elgin City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Forfar Athletic vs Elgin City on 31 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 Elgin 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 Elgin 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 Elgin 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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