Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.67 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.67Odds
Picks by market
ResultSpartans to win ✓66% · @1.67
Double chanceSpartans or draw ✓88% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓58% · @1.70
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · fair 1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.25
Spartans vs Forfar Athletic: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Spartans welcome Forfar Athletic to Ainslie Park for a League Two fixture on Saturday 12 September (15:00 WAT). In the table, Spartans are 4th, among the top four, on 18 points after 13 matches; Forfar Athletic are 9th (in the drop zone) with 12.
Current form
Spartans, last 5: LWDWD Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to Hamilton Academical, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 2.2 goals per game.
Forfar Athletic, last 5: DLDLW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Banks O' Dee, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Head to head
When they last met (17 Mar 2026) it ended Spartans 1–0 Forfar Athletic.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Spartans 2.3 xG, Forfar Athletic 1.0 xG – a total near 3.3. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 63% and GG at 58%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Spartans 66%, draw 22%, Forfar Athletic 12%.
Lower-risk option: Spartans or draw (88%) at 1.17.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.70.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Spartans to win (66%, odds 1.67 – longer than our fair 1.53, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Spartans 2–0 Forfar Athletic. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Spartans66%fair 1.53 · @1.67
Draw22%fair 4.55 · @3.60
Forfar Athletic12%fair 8.01 · @4.80
3.25Expected goals
2.29Spartans xG
0.96Forfar Athletic xG
58%Both score
63%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–010%
2–110%
1–09%
1–19%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: Spartans 2.3 – 1.0 Forfar Athletic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Spartans vs Forfar Athletic?
Our pick is Spartans to win with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win Spartans vs Forfar Athletic?
On our numbers Spartans have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Forfar Athletic 12%.
How many goals will there be in Spartans vs Forfar Athletic?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Spartans vs Forfar Athletic?
Our predicted score is Spartans 2–0 Forfar Athletic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Spartans vs Forfar Athletic?
Spartans vs Forfar Athletic (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Ainslie 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.
