Good pick · fair odds 1.68 · bookmaker 1.65 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.65Odds
Picks by market
ResultKelty Hearts to win ✓48% · @2.05
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.65
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · fair 1.24
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓9% · fair 10.69
Kelty Hearts vs Forfar Athletic: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
15:00 WAT, Saturday 17 October: Kelty Hearts v Forfar Athletic in the League Two, played at New Central Park. In the table, Kelty Hearts are 5th, upper half, on 18 points after 13 matches; Forfar Athletic are 9th (in the drop zone) with 12.
Current form
Kelty Hearts, last 5: LLWWL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to East Kilbride, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
Forfar Athletic, last 5: LLLWW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Ross County, away. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (1 Aug 2026) it ended Forfar Athletic 1–0 Kelty Hearts.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Kelty Hearts 1.7 xG, Forfar Athletic 1.3 xG – a total near 3.1. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 59% and GG at 60%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Kelty Hearts 48%, draw 23%, Forfar Athletic 30%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.65.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (60%, odds 1.65). Most likely score in line with that pick: Kelty Hearts 1–1 Forfar Athletic. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Kelty Hearts48%fair 2.10 · @2.05
Draw23%fair 4.40 · @3.20
Forfar Athletic30%fair 3.37 · @3.40
3.05Expected goals
1.73Kelty Hearts xG
1.32Forfar Athletic xG
60%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–19%
1–08%
1–27%
2–07%
0–16%
From our goals model: Kelty Hearts 1.7 – 1.3 Forfar Athletic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Kelty Hearts vs Forfar Athletic?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 60% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.65.
Who will win Kelty Hearts vs Forfar Athletic?
On our numbers Kelty Hearts have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Forfar Athletic 30%.
How many goals will there be in Kelty Hearts vs Forfar Athletic?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Kelty Hearts vs Forfar Athletic?
Our predicted score is Kelty Hearts 1–1 Forfar Athletic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Kelty Hearts vs Forfar Athletic?
Kelty Hearts vs Forfar Athletic (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at New Central 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.
