Saint Mirren vs Forfar Athletic: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 29 July

Saint Mirren

W W L L W

1st place in Group H

4-0

29/07/2023 10:00

Forfar Athletic

W W W W W

2nd place in Group H

Scotland League Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Saint Mirren vs Forfar Athletic on 29 July 2023 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Saint Mirren vs Forfar Athletic preview before placing your bet.

Saint Mirren are currently 1st with 9 points after 4 matches.
Forfar Athletic sit 2nd with 9 points from 4 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Saint Mirren to win with probability 73%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Saint Mirren and Forfar Athletic have each won 0 of the last 1 meetings, while one match ended in a draw.

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

10:00

2023-07-29

Saint Mirren vs Forfar Athletic - Prediction & Odds

Saint Mirren

Forfar Athletic

2023-07-29 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 29/07/2023

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

30/07/2005 10:00

Saint Mirren

0 - 0

Forfar Athletic

SCO BC

Saint Mirren

Draw

100%

Forfar Athletic

Saint Mirren Last 6 matches

25/07/2023 14:45

Cowdenbeath 0 - 1 Saint Mirren SCO LC

22/07/2023 10:00

Saint Mirren 4 - 0 Arbroath SCO LC

15/07/2023 10:00

Montrose 1 - 0 Saint Mirren SCO LC

08/07/2023 10:00

Greenock Morton 2 - 0 Saint Mirren INT CF

04/07/2023 14:45

Dumbarton 0 - 3 Saint Mirren INT CF

01/07/2023 08:00

Linfield FC 0 - 1 Saint Mirren INT CF

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Forfar Athletic

25/07/2023 14:45

Forfar Athletic 3 - 1 Arbroath SCO LC

18/07/2023 14:45

Montrose 1 - 2 Forfar Athletic SCO LC

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

Win

100%

Draw

Lost

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

202

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

231

Avg. per game

0.77

Scored

165

Avg. per game

0.60

Conceded

206

Avg. per game

0.75

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

135 (45%)165 (55%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

122 (44%)154 (56%)

Saint Mirren

Recent matches

Forfar Athletic

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Saint Mirren

Forfar Athletic

Shots

Saint Mirren

Total shots

11.50 avg / game

Blocked

650 total

Avg. 3.23

Forfar Athletic

Total shots

9.23 avg / game

Blocked

29 total

Avg. 1.32

Saint Mirren Pass Forfar Athletic

Total passes

73564

Avg. 331 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Saint Mirren

300

Played games

Forfar Athletic

276

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.26

5.11

1532

Corners

1252

4.54

17.51

5254

Throw-ins

0.00

1.58

475

Offsides

0.10

2.37

711

GK saves

218

0.79

Saint Mirren

DISCIPLINARY

Forfar Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.70

510

507

1.84

0.11

0.06

9.94

2982

Fouls

1092

3.96

10.11

3033

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Saint Mirren vs Forfar Athletic Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Saint Mirren vs Forfar Athletic on 29 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.

Saint Mirren vs Forfar Athletic Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Saint Mirren'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 Saint Mirren 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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