Forfar Athletic vs Kelty Hearts: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
15:00 WAT, Saturday 1 August: Forfar Athletic v Kelty Hearts in the League Two, played at Station Park. In the table, Forfar Athletic are 9th, in the drop zone, on 12 points after 13 matches; Kelty Hearts are 5th (upper half) with 18.
Current form
Forfar Athletic, last 5: WLLLL Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Brechin, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Kelty Hearts, last 5: LWLDL Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Aberdeen, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Forfar Athletic 1.3 xG, Kelty Hearts 1.5 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 54%, GG 60%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Forfar Athletic 30%, draw 24%, Kelty Hearts 46%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.60.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Forfar Athletic 1–1 Kelty Hearts. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Forfar Athletic30%fair 3.32 · @3.20
Draw24%fair 4.16 · @3.55
Kelty Hearts46%fair 2.18 · @1.95
2.82Expected goals
1.32Forfar Athletic xG
1.51Kelty Hearts xG
60%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–19%
1–29%
1–08%
2–18%
0–27%
From our goals model: Forfar Athletic 1.3 – 1.5 Kelty Hearts expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Forfar Athletic
Kelty Hearts
Attack vs League Two average
-26%
-15%
Goals conceded vs average
+14%
+3%
Our expected goals here
1.42
1.37
Our own ratings from every League Two result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Kelty Hearts to win✗
46%
2.18
1.95
Double chance
Either team to win✓
76%
1.32
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
60%
1.67
1.60
Draw no bet
Kelty Hearts (draw no bet)✗
60%
1.66
–
Asian handicap
Forfar Athletic +1 (Asian handicap)✓
74%
1.35
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
77%
1.30
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
54%
1.85
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
67%
1.48
1.40
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
84%
1.18
–
First team to score
Kelty Hearts to score first✗
50%
1.99
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
41%
2.43
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Kelty Hearts / FT Kelty Hearts✗
25%
4.06
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.27
–
Recent results
Forfar Athletic – last 6
WLLLLD
25 Jul
vs Brechin
3–1
W
21 Jul
@ Livingston
0–8
L
14 Jul
vs Partick
0–4
L
11 Jul
@ Stenhousemuir
0–2
L
7 Jul
vs Peterhead
0–3
L
4 Jul
vs Banks O' Dee
2–2
D
0.8Scored / game
3.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Kelty Hearts – last 6
LWLDLL
25 Jul
@ Aberdeen
0–3
L
21 Jul
vs Brora Rangers
3–2
W
14 Jul
vs Queen's Park
1–2
L
11 Jul
@ Queen of the South
1–1
D
4 Jul
vs Dunfermline
0–3
L
27 Jun
@ East Kilbride
0–4
L
0.8Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Forfar Athletic and Kelty Hearts.
What is the prediction for Forfar Athletic vs Kelty Hearts?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Forfar Athletic vs Kelty Hearts?
On our numbers Forfar Athletic have a 30% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Kelty Hearts 46%.
How many goals will there be in Forfar Athletic vs Kelty Hearts?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Forfar Athletic vs Kelty Hearts?
Our predicted score is Forfar Athletic 1–1 Kelty Hearts, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Forfar Athletic vs Kelty Hearts?
Forfar Athletic vs Kelty Hearts (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 1 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Station Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
