Forres Mechanics vs Wick Academy: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 April

Forres Mechanics

D L D L W

14th place in Scottish Highland Football League

3-1

17/04/2024 15:00

Wick Academy

L W L D L

12th place in Scottish Highland Football League

Scottish Highland Football League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Forres Mechanics vs Wick Academy on 17 April 2024 (kick-off: 15:00) 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 April 17, 2024 at 15:00.
Forres Mechanics are currently 14th with 30 points after 34 matches.
Wick Academy sit 12th with 36 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.13.

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

15:00

2024-04-17

Forres Mechanics vs Wick Academy - Prediction & Odds

Forres Mechanics

Wick Academy

2024-04-17 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/04/2024

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

01 Buckie Thistle FC	81	34	26	3	5	98	34	64
02 Brechin City	81	34	26	3	5	90	28	62
03 fraserburgh	78	34	25	3	6	102	37	65
04 Banks o Dee	72	34	21	9	4	87	33	54
05 Formartine United	72	34	22	6	6	87	43	44
06 Brora Rangers	59	34	17	8	9	64	46	18
07 Huntly	54	34	16	6	12	81	61	20
08 Nairn County	53	34	16	5	13	59	58	1
09 Turriff United	48	34	15	3	16	75	63	12
10 Inverurie Loco Works	44	34	13	5	16	52	58	-6
11 Rothes	37	34	10	7	17	47	71	-24
12 Wick Academy	36	34	10	6	18	49	70	-21
13 Keith	33	34	9	6	19	35	61	-26
14 Forres Mechanics	30	34	7	9	18	37	64	-27
15 Lossiemouth	29	34	7	8	19	36	66	-30
16 Deveronvale	25	34	5	10	19	43	91	-48
17 Clachnacuddin	23	34	5	8	21	47	89	-42
18 Strathspey Thistle	10	34	3	1	30	35	151	-116

Head To Head

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

27/11/2021 11:00

Wick Academy

2 - 0

Forres Mechanics

SCO HL

24/07/2021 10:00

Forres Mechanics

1 - 1

Wick Academy

SCO HL

18/01/2020 11:00

Wick Academy

0 - 2

Forres Mechanics

SCO HL

Wick Academy

50%

Draw

33%

Forres Mechanics

17%

Forres Mechanics Last 6 matches

13/04/2024 10:00

Brechin City 6 - 1 Forres Mechanics

SCO HL

08/04/2024 15:00

Rothes 1 - 1 Forres Mechanics

SCO HL

30/03/2024 11:00

Forres Mechanics 0 - 4 Formartine United

SCO HL

23/03/2024 11:00

Forres Mechanics 0 - 0 Nairn County

SCO HL

20/03/2024 16:00

Forres Mechanics 1 - 2 fraserburgh

SCO HL

16/03/2024 10:00

Banks o Dee 4 - 0 Forres Mechanics

SCO HL

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Wick Academy

13/04/2024 10:00

Wick Academy 2 - 0 Keith

SCO HL

10/04/2024 15:00

Formartine United 3 - 1 Wick Academy

SCO HL

30/03/2024 10:00

Wick Academy 1 - 2 Brechin City

SCO HL

23/03/2024 11:00

Wick Academy 3 - 1 Buckie Thistle FC

SCO HL

16/03/2024 11:00

Huntly 2 - 1 Wick Academy

SCO HL

13/03/2024 16:00

Strathspey Thistle 1 - 6 Wick Academy

SCO HL

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Highland Foot...

Played games

Forres Mechanics

Wick Academy

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.71

Scored

Avg. per game

1.82

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.47

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 17 home matches

YesNo

11 (65%)6 (35%)

In last 17 home matches

NoYes

14 (82%)3 (18%)

Forres Mechanics

Recent matches

Wick Academy

Under /Over

(71%)12 5(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(88%)15 2(12%)

Under /Over

(24%)4 13(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(59%)10 7(41%)

Under /Over

(47%)8 9(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)9 8(47%)

/Yes

(59%)10 7(41%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(65%)11 6(35%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Forres Mechanics

Wick Academy

Shots

Forres Mechanics

Total shots

11.09 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Wick Academy

Total shots

— avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Forres Mechanics Pass Wick Academy

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

45%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

—

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Forres Mechanics

Played games

Wick Academy

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.12

Clean sheets

0.29

2.53

Corners

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Forres Mechanics

DISCIPLINARY

Wick Academy

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.12

0.00

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Forres Mechanics vs Wick Academy Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Forres Mechanics vs Wick Academy on 17 April 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 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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