Forres Mechanics vs Wick Academy: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 August

Forres Mechanics

W W L L D

13th place in Scottish Highland Football League

0 - 2

16/08/2025 10:00

Wick Academy

L L W L L

16th place in Scottish Highland Football League

Scottish Highland Football League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Forres Mechanics vs Wick Academy on 16 August 2025 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Forres Mechanics vs Wick Academy preview before placing your bet.

Forres Mechanics will face Wick Academy in Scottish Highland Football League on August 16, 2025 at 10:00.
Forres Mechanics are currently 13th with 40 points after 34 matches.
Wick Academy sit 16th with 28 points from 34 matches.

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 16/08/2025

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

01 Brora Rangers	75	34	23	6	5	97	35	62
02 Brechin City	74	34	23	5	6	78	23	55
03 Formartine United	71	34	20	11	3	65	27	38
04 fraserburgh	68	34	21	5	8	75	39	36
05 Clachnacuddin	61	34	18	7	9	78	40	38
06 Banks o Dee	58	34	16	10	8	58	35	23
07 Keith	58	34	17	7	10	52	47	5
08 Buckie Thistle FC	53	34	16	5	13	62	47	15
09 Nairn County	49	34	15	4	15	56	52	4
10 Turriff United	48	34	13	9	12	60	50	10
11 Huntly	43	34	11	10	13	46	43	3
12 Strathspey Thistle	41	34	13	2	19	49	83	-34
13 Forres Mechanics	40	34	11	7	16	52	67	-15
14 Deveronvale	37	34	11	4	19	46	87	-41
15 Inverurie Loco Works	33	34	9	6	19	47	66	-19
16 Wick Academy	28	34	7	7	20	42	65	-23
17 Lossiemouth	17	34	4	5	25	20	76	-56
18 Rothes	7	34	1	4	29	33	134	-101

Head To Head

22/02/2025 11:00

Wick Academy

3 - 1

Forres Mechanics

SCO HL

21/09/2024 10:00

Forres Mechanics

4 - 3

Wick Academy

SCO HL

17/04/2024 15:00

Forres Mechanics

3 - 1

Wick Academy

SCO HL

04/10/2023 15:00

Wick Academy

3 - 2

Forres Mechanics

SCO HL

25/02/2023 11:00

Wick Academy

1 - 1

Forres Mechanics

SCO HL

05/10/2022 15:00

Forres Mechanics

4 - 2

Wick Academy

SCO HL

Wick Academy

83%

Draw

17%

Forres Mechanics

Forres Mechanics Last 6 matches

09/08/2025 10:00

Forres Mechanics 4 - 1 fraserburgh

SCO HL

02/08/2025 10:00

Forres Mechanics 2 - 0 Rothes

SCO HL

30/07/2025 15:00

Brora Rangers 5 - 0 Forres Mechanics

SCO HL

26/07/2025 10:00

Forres Mechanics 1 - 1 Huntly

SCO HL

12/04/2025 10:00

Forres Mechanics 1 - 1 Banks o Dee

SCO HL

05/04/2025 10:00

Forres Mechanics 4 - 1 Keith

SCO HL

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Wick Academy

09/08/2025 10:00

Huntly 1 - 2 Wick Academy

SCO HL

02/08/2025 10:00

Wick Academy 1 - 3 Formartine United

SCO HL

30/07/2025 15:00

Clachnacuddin 1 - 0 Wick Academy

SCO HL

26/07/2025 10:00

Deveronvale 3 - 2 Wick Academy

SCO HL

12/04/2025 10:00

Inverurie Loco Works 2 - 1 Wick Academy

SCO HL

05/04/2025 10:00

Strathspey Thistle 2 - 3 Wick Academy

SCO HL

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Highland Foot...

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

Played games

Forres Mechanics

Wick Academy

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.85

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.15

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.15

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

19 (56%)15 (44%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

18 (53%)16 (47%)

Forres Mechanics

Recent matches

Wick Academy

Under /Over

(91%)31 3(9%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)28 6(18%)

Under /Over

(44%)15 19(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)13 21(62%)

Under /Over

(62%)21 13(38%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)19 15(44%)

/Yes

(56%)19 15(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(65%)22 12(35%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Forres Mechanics

Wick Academy

Shots

Forres Mechanics

Total shots

7.33 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Wick Academy

Total shots

11.80 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Forres Mechanics Pass Wick Academy

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

44%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Forres Mechanics

Played games

Wick Academy

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.18

Clean sheets

0.15

0.38

Corners

0.50

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.06

Offsides

0.03

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Forres Mechanics

DISCIPLINARY

Wick Academy

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.18

0.29

0.03

0.12

0.74

Fouls

0.82

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Forres Mechanics vs Wick Academy Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Forres Mechanics vs Wick Academy on 16 August 2025 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 Highland Football League 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.

Forres Mechanics vs Wick Academy Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Forres Mechanics's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Wick Academy'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 Highland Football League 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 Highland Football League standings and the Scottish Highland Football League form table to understand exactly where Forres Mechanics and Wick Academy sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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