Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 28 August the League Two brings Edinburgh City against Forfar Athletic at Meadowbank Sports Centre. Kick-off: 19:45 WAT. In the table, Edinburgh City are 7th, lower half, on 15 points after 13 matches; Forfar Athletic are 9th (in the drop zone) with 12. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Edinburgh City, last 5: WWWWD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Hamilton Academical, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.3 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Forfar Athletic, last 5: LWLDW Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Clyde, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Edinburgh City 1.7 xG, Forfar Athletic 1.0 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 55%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Edinburgh City 56%, draw 20%, Forfar Athletic 24%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.70.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (74%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Edinburgh City 1–1 Forfar Athletic. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Edinburgh City56%fair 1.78 · @1.85
Draw20%fair 4.94 · @3.40
Forfar Athletic24%fair 4.23 · @3.70
2.71Expected goals
1.72Edinburgh City xG
1.00Forfar Athletic xG
55%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–011%
1–111%
2–010%
2–110%
0–07%
0–17%
From our goals model: Edinburgh City 1.7 – 1.0 Forfar Athletic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Edinburgh City to win✗
56%
1.78
1.85
Double chance
Either team to win✗
80%
1.25
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.81
1.70
Draw no bet
Edinburgh City (draw no bet)
70%
1.42
–
Asian handicap
Forfar Athletic +1 (Asian handicap)✓
60%
1.66
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
50%
1.98
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
1.30
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
First team to score
Edinburgh City to score first
59%
1.69
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
41%
2.43
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Edinburgh City / FT Edinburgh City✗
33%
3.00
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.27
–
Recent results
Edinburgh City – last 6
WWWWDL
25 Aug
@ Hamilton Academical
1–0
W
22 Aug
vs Annan Athletic
1–0
W
15 Aug
@ Dumbarton
3–0
W
11 Aug
vs Cowdenbeath
3–1
W
8 Aug
@ Spartans
2–2
D
1 Aug
vs Elgin City
0–5
L
1.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Forfar Athletic – last 6
LWLDWW
22 Aug
@ Clyde
0–3
L
15 Aug
vs Stirling Albion
3–0
W
11 Aug
vs Aberdeen U21
0–3
L
8 Aug
@ Elgin City
1–1
D
1 Aug
vs Kelty Hearts
1–0
W
25 Jul
vs Brechin
3–1
W
1.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Edinburgh City and Forfar Athletic.
What is the prediction for Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic?
On our numbers Edinburgh City have a 56% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Forfar Athletic 24%.
How many goals will there be in Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic?
Our predicted score is Edinburgh City 1–1 Forfar Athletic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic?
Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic (League Two) kicks off on Friday 28 August 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Meadowbank Sports Centre.
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.
