Montrose vs Forfar Athletic: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 July

Montrose

W W W L L

4th place in Group H

1 - 2

18/07/2023 14:45

Forfar Athletic

W W W W L

2nd place in Group H

Scotland League Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Montrose vs Forfar Athletic on 18 July 2023 (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 4th with 4 points after 4 matches.
Forfar Athletic sit 2nd with 9 points from 4 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Montrose, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Forfar Athletic have one win, while 2 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

STANDINGS UP TO 18/07/2023

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

01 Saint Mirren	9	4	3	0	1	9	1	8
02 Forfar Athletic	9	4	3	0	1	6	6	0
03 Arbroath	4	4	1	1	2	5	8	-3
04 Montrose	4	4	1	1	2	3	6	-3
05 Cowdenbeath	2	4	0	2	2	2	4	-2

Head To Head

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

28/12/2019 11:00

Forfar Athletic

2 - 3

Montrose

SCO L1

09/11/2019 11:00

Montrose

3 - 0

Forfar Athletic

SCO L1

Montrose

50%

Draw

33%

Forfar Athletic

17%

Montrose Last 6 matches

15/07/2023 10:00

Montrose 1 - 0 Saint Mirren SCO LC

08/07/2023 09:00

Montrose 5 - 2 Civil Service Strollers FC INT CF

01/07/2023 09:00

Arbroath 1 - 3 Montrose INT CF

30/06/2023 14:45

Montrose 1 - 3 Forfar Athletic INT CF

27/06/2023 14:45

Montrose 1 - 3 Raith Rovers INT CF

06/05/2023 10:00

Clyde 2 - 1 Montrose SCO L1

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Forfar Athletic

15/07/2023 10:00

Forfar Athletic 1 - 0 Cowdenbeath SCO LC

08/07/2023 10:00

Forfar Athletic 2 - 1 Formartine United INT CF

30/06/2023 14:45

Montrose 1 - 3 Forfar Athletic INT CF

06/05/2023 10:00

Forfar Athletic 1 - 0 East Fife SCO L2

29/04/2023 10:00

Stirling Albion 2 - 1 Forfar Athletic SCO L2

22/04/2023 10:00

Forfar Athletic 0 - 1 Bonnyrigg Rose SCO L2

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scotland League Cup

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 18 July 2023 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 League 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 League 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 League Cup standings and the Scotland League 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 League Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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