Lochee United vs Spartans: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
15:00 WAT, Saturday 24 October: Lochee United v Spartans in the FA Cup.
Current form
Lochee United, last 5: WWDLL Their latest outing: 4–0 win over Tranent Juniors, away. The attack is flying at 2.2 goals per game.
Spartans, last 5: LDWLW Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Stranraer, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Lochee United 1.7 xG, Spartans 3.3 xG – a total near 5.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 88% and GG at 68%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Lochee United 13%, draw 24%, Spartans 63%.
Lower-risk option: Spartans or draw (87%) at 1.15.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.57.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.57 – longer than our fair 1.47, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Lochee United 1–3 Spartans. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Lochee United13%fair 7.56 · @5.00
Draw24%fair 4.25 · @4.00
Spartans63%fair 1.58 · @1.57
5.00Expected goals
1.73Lochee United xG
3.27Spartans xG
68%Both score
88%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–37%
1–26%
2–36%
1–46%
2–25%
2–45%
From our goals model: Lochee United 1.7 – 3.3 Spartans 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
Spartans to win✓
63%
1.58
1.57
Double chance
Spartans or draw✓
87%
1.15
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
68%
1.47
1.57 ▲
Draw no bet
Spartans (draw no bet)✓
83%
1.21
–
Asian handicap
Spartans -1 (Asian handicap)
60%
1.66
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
96%
1.04
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
73%
1.36
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Over 4.5 goals✗
56%
1.79
–
First team to score
Spartans to score first
65%
1.54
–
Half-time result
Spartans ahead at half-time✓
53%
1.89
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Spartans / FT Spartans✓
46%
2.15
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–3✗
7%
14.74
–
Recent results
Lochee United – last 6
WWDLLW
17 Oct
@ Tranent Juniors
4–0
W
3 Oct
vs Inverurie Loco Works
3–2
W
26 Sep
@ Hill Of Beath Hawthorn
1–1
D
19 Sep
@ Cowdenbeath
1–3
L
12 Sep
vs Brechin
1–2
L
29 Aug
@ Gala Fairydean Rovers
3–2
W
2.2Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Spartans – last 6
LDWLWD
17 Oct
vs Stranraer
0–2
L
13 Oct
vs Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic
1–1
D
10 Oct
@ Edinburgh City
3–1
W
3 Oct
vs Kelty Hearts
0–2
L
25 Sep
vs Dundee II
1–0
W
22 Sep
@ Gala Fairydean Rovers
0–0
D
0.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Lochee United and Spartans.
What is the prediction for Lochee United vs Spartans?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Lochee United vs Spartans?
On our numbers Lochee United have a 13% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Spartans 63%.
How many goals will there be in Lochee United vs Spartans?
We expect about 5.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 88% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Lochee United vs Spartans?
Our predicted score is Lochee United 1–3 Spartans, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.0 goals in total.
When is Lochee United vs Spartans?
Lochee United vs Spartans (FA Cup) kicks off on Saturday 24 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
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