Dumbarton vs Forfar Athletic: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
15:00 WAT, Saturday 3 October: Dumbarton v Forfar Athletic in the League Two, played at Dumbarton Football Stadium. In the table, Dumbarton are 6th, lower half, on 16 points after 13 matches; Forfar Athletic are 9th (in the drop zone) with 12.
Current form
Dumbarton, last 5: WWWLL Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Banks O' Dee, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 4 won, 0 lost from 4. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately.
Forfar Athletic, last 5: WWLWL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Formartine United, at home. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Dumbarton 1.5 xG, Forfar Athletic 1.2 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 58%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Dumbarton 48%, draw 21%, Forfar Athletic 31%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.60.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (58%, odds 1.60). Most likely score in line with that pick: Dumbarton 1–1 Forfar Athletic. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Dumbarton48%fair 2.08 · @2.00
Draw21%fair 4.80 · @3.60
Forfar Athletic31%fair 3.22 · @3.20
2.69Expected goals
1.53Dumbarton xG
1.16Forfar Athletic xG
58%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–010%
2–19%
2–08%
0–18%
1–27%
From our goals model: Dumbarton 1.5 – 1.2 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
Dumbarton to win✓
48%
2.08
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
58%
1.73
1.60
Draw no bet
Dumbarton (draw no bet)✓
61%
1.64
–
Asian handicap
Forfar Athletic +1 (Asian handicap)
70%
1.43
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.33
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
50%
1.98
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
72%
1.40
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
First team to score
Dumbarton to score first✗
53%
1.88
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
42%
2.38
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Dumbarton / FT Dumbarton✗
27%
3.66
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
9%
10.84
–
Recent results
Dumbarton – last 6
WWWLLW
26 Sep
vs Banks O' Dee
3–2
W
22 Sep
vs Kilmarnock II
3–2
W
19 Sep
vs Spartans
3–0
W
12 Sep
@ Stranraer
1–3
L
8 Sep
@ Cove Rangers
1–6
L
5 Sep
vs Elgin City
2–1
W
2.2Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Forfar Athletic – last 6
WWLWLD
29 Sep
vs Formartine United
2–0
W
26 Sep
vs Dundee United II
2–1
W
22 Sep
vs Peterhead
0–2
L
19 Sep
vs Annan Athletic
1–0
W
12 Sep
@ Spartans
1–5
L
8 Sep
@ Banks O' Dee
1–1
D
1.2Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Dumbarton and Forfar Athletic.
What is the prediction for Dumbarton vs Forfar Athletic?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 58% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.60.
Who will win Dumbarton vs Forfar Athletic?
On our numbers Dumbarton have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Forfar Athletic 31%.
How many goals will there be in Dumbarton vs Forfar Athletic?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Dumbarton vs Forfar Athletic?
Our predicted score is Dumbarton 1–1 Forfar Athletic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Dumbarton vs Forfar Athletic?
Dumbarton vs Forfar Athletic (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 3 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Dumbarton Football Stadium.
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.
