Spartans vs Forfar Athletic: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 March

Spartans

D W L W D

2nd place in Scottish Division Two

1-0

17/03/2026 15:45

Forfar Athletic

D W W W W

4th place in Scottish Division Two

Scottish Division Two

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Spartans vs Forfar Athletic on 17 March 2026 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Spartans vs Forfar Athletic preview before placing your bet.

Spartans are currently 2nd with 64 points after 36 matches.
Forfar Athletic sit 4th with 50 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Spartans to win with probability 49%.
Head-to-head history favors Spartans, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Forfar Athletic have no wins, 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

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Pred

Correct

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Coef.

Score.

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Weather

15:45

2026-03-17

Spartans vs Forfar Athletic - Prediction & Odds

Spartans

Forfar Athletic

2026-03-17 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 17/03/2026

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

01 East Kilbride	69	36	21	6	9	77	46	31
02 Spartans	64	36	18	10	8	60	39	21
03 Clyde	56	36	14	14	8	58	41	17
04 Forfar Athletic	50	36	13	11	12	51	47	4
05 Stranraer	47	36	12	11	13	46	46	0
06 Elgin City	44	36	11	11	14	51	55	-4
07 Annan Athletic	41	36	10	11	15	47	58	-11
08 Stirling Albion	38	36	9	11	16	46	63	-17
09 Dumbarton	35	36	10	10	16	47	61	-14
10 Edinburgh City	24	36	10	9	17	45	72	-27

Head To Head

08/11/2025 11:00

Forfar Athletic

1 - 1

Spartans

SCO L2

23/08/2025 10:00

Spartans

1 - 0

Forfar Athletic

SCO L2

15/03/2025 11:00

Forfar Athletic

0 - 2

Spartans

SCO L2

25/02/2025 15:45

Spartans

1 - 1

Forfar Athletic

SCO L2

09/11/2024 11:00

Forfar Athletic

0 - 3

Spartans

SCO L2

14/09/2024 10:00

Spartans

1 - 0

Forfar Athletic

SCO L2

Spartans

67%

Draw

33%

Forfar Athletic

Spartans Last 6 matches

14/03/2026 11:00

Spartans 2 - 1 Clyde SCO L2

07/03/2026 11:00

Dumbarton 3 - 0 Spartans SCO L2

03/03/2026 15:45

Spartans 2 - 0 Stirling Albion SCO L2

28/02/2026 11:00

Spartans 4 - 0 Annan Athletic SCO L2

21/02/2026 11:00

Stranraer 2 - 1 Spartans SCO L2

17/02/2026 15:45

Dundee United 2 - 1 Spartans SCOFAC

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Forfar Athletic

14/03/2026 11:00

Stirling Albion 0 - 3 Forfar Athletic SCO L2

07/03/2026 11:00

Forfar Athletic 1 - 1 Clyde SCO L2

28/02/2026 11:00

Edinburgh City 0 - 0 Forfar Athletic SCO L2

21/02/2026 11:00

Forfar Athletic 2 - 1 Annan Athletic SCO L2

07/02/2026 11:00

Forfar Athletic 2 - 0 Dumbarton SCO L2

31/01/2026 11:00

East Kilbride 3 - 1 Forfar Athletic SCO L2

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Division Two

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

Played games

Goals

Scored

219

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

152

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored

165

Avg. per game

0.60

Conceded

206

Avg. per game

0.75

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 219 matches

YesNo

147 (67%)72 (33%)

In last 219 matches

NoYes

122 (44%)153 (56%)

Spartans

Recent matches

Forfar Athletic

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Spartans

Forfar Athletic

Shots

Spartans

Total shots

10.03 avg / game

Blocked

47 total

Avg. 2.14

Forfar Athletic

Total shots

9.24 avg / game

Blocked

29 total

Avg. 1.38

Spartans Pass Forfar Athletic

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Spartans

219

Played games

Forfar Athletic

275

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.26

4.10

898

Corners

1248

4.54

0.08

Throw-ins

0.00

0.11

Offsides

0.10

1.06

232

GK saves

212

0.77

Spartans

DISCIPLINARY

Forfar Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.42

312

507

1.84

0.04

0.06

4.05

888

Fouls

1079

3.92

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Spartans vs Forfar Athletic Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Spartans vs Forfar Athletic on 17 March 2026 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 Division Two 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.

Spartans vs Forfar Athletic Form Analysis

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

Scottish Division Two 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 Division Two standings and the Scottish Division Two form table to understand exactly where Spartans 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 Scottish Division Two predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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