Good pick · fair odds 1.49 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Picks by market
ResultDumbarton to win ✗42% · @2.40
Double chanceEither team to win ✗79% · @1.29
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓67% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.55
Dumbarton vs Stirling Albion: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
15:00 WAT, Saturday 17 October: Dumbarton v Stirling Albion in the League Two, played at Dumbarton Football Stadium. In the table, Dumbarton are 6th, lower half, on 16 points after 13 matches; Stirling Albion are 8th (in the drop zone) with 15. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Dumbarton, last 5: LLWWW Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to Clydebank, away. In their own stadium the record reads 4 won, 0 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Stirling Albion, last 5: DWWLD Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Hibernian U21, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Dumbarton, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.5 for Stirling Albion.
Head to head
When they last met (1 Aug 2026) it ended Stirling Albion 2–0 Dumbarton.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Dumbarton 1.7 xG, Stirling Albion 1.5 xG – a total near 3.2. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 62% and GG at 67%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Dumbarton 42%, draw 21%, Stirling Albion 37%.
GG/NG: GG (67%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (67%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: Dumbarton 1–1 Stirling Albion. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Dumbarton42%fair 2.39 · @2.40
Draw21%fair 4.66 · @3.40
Stirling Albion37%fair 2.73 · @2.62
3.20Expected goals
1.66Dumbarton xG
1.54Stirling Albion xG
67%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
2–19%
1–28%
1–07%
2–27%
0–16%
From our goals model: Dumbarton 1.7 – 1.5 Stirling Albion expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Dumbarton vs Stirling Albion?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Dumbarton vs Stirling Albion?
On our numbers Dumbarton have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Stirling Albion 37%.
How many goals will there be in Dumbarton vs Stirling Albion?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Dumbarton vs Stirling Albion?
Our predicted score is Dumbarton 1–1 Stirling Albion, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Dumbarton vs Stirling Albion?
Dumbarton vs Stirling Albion (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 17 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.
