Match analysis
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Football League - Highland League fixture.
Rothes were beaten 4-1 at home by Buckie Thistle on Saturday 30 August 2025 (Football League - Highland League). Buckie Thistle went in 3-1 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front.
The goal for Rothes came from S. Rothnie (44'). J. Peters (25', 40'), I. McKay (31') and A. Nicolson (55') got on the scoresheet for Buckie Thistle.
| RothesHome | Rating | Buckie ThistleAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,212 | Overall | 1,637 |
| 1,343 | Match venue | 1,647 |
| 1,343 | At home | 1,666 |
| 1,344 | Away | 1,647 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,399 | Attack | 1,570 |
| 1,288 | Defence | 1,570 |
| 1,443 | Home attack | 1,595 |
| 1,403 | Away attack | 1,590 |
| 1,336 | Home defence | 1,571 |
| 1,377 | Away defence | 1,609 |
| Match profile | ||
| 2,015 | Goal environment | 2,038 |
| 1,788 | Home goals | 1,770 |
| 1,727 | Away goals | 1,768 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,395 | Close games | 1,600 |
| 1,160 | Winning margin | 1,631 |
Match venue compares Rothes at home with Buckie Thistle away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
Rothes and Buckie Thistle have met 12 times since December 2020: Rothes have won one, Buckie Thistle have taken ten and one was drawn. Our Rothes vs Buckie Thistle prediction page has every tip on this pairing.