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

Rothes
LLDWL
10th place in Scottish Highland Football League
2 - 1
FT
18/02/2023 11:00
Forres Mechanics
LDLWL
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 will face Forres Mechanics in Scottish Highland Football League on February 18, 2023 at 11:00.
  • 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 %
1
X
2
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 Brechin City
89 34 28 5 1 101 16 85
02 Buckie Thistle FC Buckie Thistle FC
87 34 28 3 3 92 26 66
03 Brora Rangers Brora Rangers
80 34 26 2 6 116 32 84
04 Formartine United Formartine United
74 34 23 5 6 79 31 48
05 fraserburgh fraserburgh
68 34 20 8 6 84 38 46
06 Banks o Dee Banks o Dee
63 34 19 6 9 98 49 49
07 Inverurie Loco Works Inverurie Loco Works
50 34 14 8 12 63 57 6
08 Huntly Huntly
48 35 14 6 15 49 53 -4
09 Nairn County Nairn County
46 34 12 10 12 51 63 -12
10 Rothes Rothes
41 33 11 8 14 61 60 1
11 Forres Mechanics Forres Mechanics
36 34 10 6 18 57 60 -3
12 Turriff United Turriff United
36 35 11 3 21 59 81 -22
13 Clachnacuddin Clachnacuddin
34 34 10 4 20 44 76 -32
14 Lossiemouth Lossiemouth
30 34 9 3 22 45 76 -31
15 Keith Keith
27 33 7 6 20 38 84 -46
16 Wick Academy Wick Academy
26 34 7 5 22 34 97 -63
17 Deveronvale Deveronvale
24 34 6 6 22 48 90 -42
18 Strathspey Thistle Strathspey Thistle
10 34 2 4 28 24 154 -130
Rothes Rothes Last 6 matches
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
21/03/2026 22:00
Rothes 0 - 3 Lossiemouth
Scottish Highland Football League
14/03/2026 20:00
Formartine United 4 - 0 Rothes
Scottish Highland Football League
Win
0%
Draw
0%
Lost
100%
Last 6 matches Forres Mechanics Forres Mechanics
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
02/04/2026 01:45
Forres Mechanics 0 - 1 Brechin City
Scottish Highland Football League
28/03/2026 22:00
Keith 1 - 0 Forres Mechanics
Scottish Highland Football League
Win
17%
Draw
17%
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
Rothes
Rothes
33
 Forres Mechanics
Forres Mechanics
34
Goals
Scored
37
Avg. per game
1.12
Conceded
33
Avg. per game
1.00
Scored
30
Avg. per game
0.88
Conceded
37
Avg. per game
1.09
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
2 (33%)4 (67%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 33 matches
YesNo
20 (61%)13 (39%)
In last 33 matches
NoYes
16 (47%)18 (53%)
Rothes

Rothes

Recent matches

Forres Mechanics

Forres Mechanics

Under /Over

(91%)30 3(9%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(85%)29 5(15%)

Under /Over

(48%)16 17(52%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)15 19(56%)

Under /Over

(64%)21 12(36%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)15 19(56%)

/Yes

(58%)19 14(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)19 15(44%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Rothes Rothes
Forres Mechanics Forres Mechanics
Shots
Rothes
Rothes
Total shots
15.50 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Forres Mechanics
Forres Mechanics
Total shots
11.50 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Rothes Rothes Pass Forres Mechanics Forres Mechanics
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
55%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
50%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Rothes
Rothes
280
Avg. 8.48 / game
 Forres Mechanics
Forres Mechanics
267
Avg. 7.85 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Rothes
Rothes
169
Avg. 5.12 / game
 Forres Mechanics
Forres Mechanics
127
Avg. 3.74 / game
OTHERS
Rothes
Rothes
33
Played games
Forres Mechanics
Forres Mechanics
34
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.15
5
Clean sheets
7
0.21
0.76
25
Corners
20
0.59
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.00
0
Offsides
0
0.00
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Rothes
Rothes
DISCIPLINARY
Forres Mechanics
Forres Mechanics
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.12
4
Yellow card
11
0.32
0.00
0
Red card
1
0.03
0.00
0
Fouls
0
0.00
0.00
0
Tackles
0
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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