Rothes vs Forres Mechanics: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 February

Rothes

L L D W L

10th place in Scottish Highland Football League

2 - 1

18/02/2023 11:00

Forres Mechanics

L D L W L

11th place in Scottish Highland Football League

Scottish Highland Football League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Rothes vs Forres Mechanics on 18 February 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Rothes vs Forres Mechanics preview before placing your bet.

Rothes are currently 10th with 41 points after 33 matches.
Forres Mechanics sit 11th with 36 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 18/02/2023

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

01 Brechin City	89	34	28	5	1	101	16	85
02 Buckie Thistle FC	87	34	28	3	3	92	26	66
03 Brora Rangers	80	34	26	2	6	116	32	84
04 Formartine United	74	34	23	5	6	79	31	48
05 fraserburgh	68	34	20	8	6	84	38	46
06 Banks o Dee	63	34	19	6	9	98	49	49
07 Inverurie Loco Works	50	34	14	8	12	63	57	6
08 Huntly	48	35	14	6	15	49	53	-4
09 Nairn County	46	34	12	10	12	51	63	-12
10 Rothes	41	33	11	8	14	61	60	1
11 Forres Mechanics	36	34	10	6	18	57	60	-3
12 Turriff United	36	35	11	3	21	59	81	-22
13 Clachnacuddin	34	34	10	4	20	44	76	-32
14 Lossiemouth	30	34	9	3	22	45	76	-31
15 Keith	27	33	7	6	20	38	84	-46
16 Wick Academy	26	34	7	5	22	34	97	-63
17 Deveronvale	24	34	6	6	22	48	90	-42
18 Strathspey Thistle	10	34	2	4	28	24	154	-130

Rothes Last 6 matches

01/08/2026 21:00

Rothes 0 - 7 fraserburgh Scottish Highland Football League

25/07/2026 21:00

Nairn County 3 - 0 Rothes Scottish Highland Football League

11/04/2026 21:00

Rothes 1 - 5 Keith Scottish Highland Football League

04/04/2026 21:00

Huntly 3 - 1 Rothes Scottish Highland Football League

28/03/2026 22:00

Rothes 2 - 5 fraserburgh Scottish Highland Football League

26/03/2026 03:00

Rothes 1 - 5 Clachnacuddin Scottish Highland Football League

Win

Draw

Lost

100%

Last 6 matches Forres Mechanics

01/08/2026 21:00

Inverurie Loco Works 3 - 3 Forres Mechanics Scottish Highland Football League

25/07/2026 21:00

Forres Mechanics 5 - 1 Keith Scottish Highland Football League

04/07/2026 01:30

Forres Mechanics 2 - 1 Inverness International Club Friendly

27/06/2026 20:00

Forres Mechanics 1 - 5 Ross County International Club Friendly

11/04/2026 21:00

Formartine United 2 - 1 Forres Mechanics Scottish Highland Football League

04/04/2026 21:00

Forres Mechanics 1 - 1 Clachnacuddin Scottish Highland Football League

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

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

Goals

Scored

165

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

287

Avg. per game

1.54

Scored

168

Avg. per game

0.90

Conceded

237

Avg. per game

1.27

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 186 matches

YesNo

95 (51%)91 (49%)

In last 186 matches

NoYes

101 (54%)86 (46%)

Rothes

Recent matches

Forres Mechanics

Under /Over

(91%)41 4(9%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(93%)42 3(7%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(64%)29 16(36%)

/Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Rothes

Forres Mechanics

Shots

Rothes

Total shots

8.45 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Forres Mechanics

Total shots

10.41 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Rothes Pass Forres Mechanics

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

45%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Rothes

186

Played games

Forres Mechanics

187

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.18

Clean sheets

0.13

0.83

155

Corners

207

1.11

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.02

Offsides

0.01

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Rothes

DISCIPLINARY

Forres Mechanics

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

102

0.55

0.02

0.03

0.11

Fouls

0.13

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Rothes vs Forres Mechanics Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Rothes vs Forres Mechanics on 18 February 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 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.

Rothes vs Forres Mechanics Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Rothes's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Forres Mechanics'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 Rothes and Forres Mechanics sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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