Montrose vs Forfar Athletic: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 August

Montrose

L D W L L

3rd place in Group A

1-0

26/08/2025 14:45

Forfar Athletic

L W W D W

7th place in Group A

Scotland Bells Challenge Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Montrose vs Forfar Athletic on 26 August 2025 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Montrose vs Forfar Athletic preview before placing your bet.

Montrose are currently 3rd with 16 points after 6 matches.
Forfar Athletic sit 7th with 12 points from 6 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Montrose to win with probability 45%.
Head-to-head history favors Forfar Athletic, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Montrose 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

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:45

2025-08-26

Montrose vs Forfar Athletic - Prediction & Odds

Montrose

Forfar Athletic

2025-08-26 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 26/08/2025

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Inverness	18	6	6	0	0	26	4	22
02 Stenhousemuir	18	6	6	0	0	18	2	16
03 Montrose	16	6	5	1	0	18	9	9
04 East Fife	13	6	4	1	1	17	9	8
05 Stranraer	13	6	4	1	1	12	6	6
06 East Kilbride	12	6	4	0	2	13	11	2
07 Forfar Athletic	12	6	4	0	2	10	8	2
08 Edinburgh City	12	6	4	0	2	11	10	1
09 Spartans	11	6	3	2	1	14	8	6
10 Elgin City	11	6	3	2	1	11	9	2
11 Dumbarton	11	6	3	2	1	10	8	2
12 Annan Athletic	10	6	3	1	2	15	10	5
13 Hamilton Academical	10	6	3	1	2	13	8	5
14 Alloa Athletic	10	6	3	1	2	17	14	3
15 Kelty Hearts	10	6	3	1	2	9	6	3
16 Clyde	10	6	3	1	2	14	12	2
17 Queen of South	10	6	3	1	2	12	10	2
18 Stirling Albion	9	6	3	0	3	9	9	0
19 Cove Rangers	8	6	2	2	2	9	6	3
20 Peterhead	8	6	2	2	2	10	10	0
21 Celtic U21	6	6	2	0	4	12	15	-3
22 Hearts (R)	6	6	2	0	4	9	14	-5
23 Hibernian FC U21	5	6	1	2	3	11	14	-3
24 Saint Mirren U21	4	6	1	1	4	9	15	-6
25 Dundee United (R)	3	6	1	0	5	5	18	-13
26 Aberdeen U21	1	6	0	1	5	9	20	-11
27 Motherwell FC U21	1	6	0	1	5	2	17	-15
28 Glasgow Rangers U21	0	6	0	0	6	6	16	-10
29 Kilmarnock U21	0	6	0	0	6	3	19	-16
30 Dundee U21	0	6	0	0	6	4	21	-17

Head To Head

28/06/2025 08:30

Forfar Athletic

1 - 1

Montrose

INT CF

18/07/2023 14:45

Montrose

1 - 2

Forfar Athletic

SCO LC

30/06/2023 14:45

Montrose

1 - 3

Forfar Athletic

INT CF

13/07/2021 14:45

Forfar Athletic

0 - 0

Montrose

SCO LC

02/01/2021 11:00

Montrose

0 - 0

Forfar Athletic

SCO L1

31/10/2020 11:00

Forfar Athletic

2 - 3

Montrose

SCO L1

Montrose

17%

Draw

50%

Forfar Athletic

33%

Montrose Last 6 matches

23/08/2025 10:00

Montrose 0 - 2 Inverness SCO L1

16/08/2025 10:00

Cove Rangers 3 - 3 Montrose SCO L1

12/08/2025 14:45

Montrose 5 - 2 Dundee U21 SCO BC

09/08/2025 10:00

Montrose 1 - 2 Kelty Hearts SCO L1

02/08/2025 10:00

Hamilton Academical 2 - 0 Montrose SCO L1

26/07/2025 10:00

Dundee 5 - 0 Montrose SCO LC

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Forfar Athletic

23/08/2025 10:00

Spartans 1 - 0 Forfar Athletic SCO L2

16/08/2025 10:00

Forfar Athletic 4 - 2 Stirling Albion SCO L2

12/08/2025 14:45

Forfar Athletic 1 - 0 Hibernian FC U21 SCO BC

09/08/2025 10:00

Clyde 0 - 0 Forfar Athletic SCO L2

02/08/2025 10:00

Forfar Athletic 1 - 0 Stranraer SCO L2

26/07/2025 10:00

Forfar Athletic 1 - 0 Arbroath SCO LC

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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

Played games

Goals

Scored

224

Avg. per game

0.79

Conceded

235

Avg. per game

0.83

Scored

165

Avg. per game

0.60

Conceded

206

Avg. per game

0.75

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 282 matches

YesNo

151 (54%)131 (46%)

In last 282 matches

NoYes

122 (44%)153 (56%)

Montrose

Recent matches

Forfar Athletic

Under /Over

(91%)41 4(9%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Montrose

Forfar Athletic

Shots

Montrose

Total shots

9.18 avg / game

Blocked

36 total

Avg. 2.00

Forfar Athletic

Total shots

9.24 avg / game

Blocked

29 total

Avg. 1.38

Montrose Pass Forfar Athletic

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Montrose

282

Played games

Forfar Athletic

275

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.23

Clean sheets

0.26

4.70

1324

Corners

1248

4.54

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.09

Offsides

0.10

0.89

251

GK saves

212

0.77

Montrose

DISCIPLINARY

Forfar Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.76

495

507

1.84

0.09

0.06

3.60

1016

Fouls

1079

3.92

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Montrose vs Forfar Athletic Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Montrose vs Forfar Athletic on 26 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 Scotland Bells Challenge Cup 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.

Montrose vs Forfar Athletic Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Montrose's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Forfar Athletic'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.

Scotland Bells Challenge Cup 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 Scotland Bells Challenge Cup standings and the Scotland Bells Challenge Cup form table to understand exactly where Montrose and Forfar Athletic 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 Scotland Bells Challenge Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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