Match analysis
ScotlandLeague Two
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this League Two fixture.
Spartans got the job done on Saturday 18 October 2025, winning 2-1 away at Dumbarton (League Two). At the break it was 2-1 to Spartans. They never let the lead slip.
The goal for Dumbarton came from L. McIntosh (35'). B. Whyte (15') and M. McNulty (41') got on the scoresheet for Spartans.
| DumbartonHome | Rating | SpartansAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,564 | Overall | 1,524 |
| 1,577 | Match venue | 1,539 |
| 1,577 | At home | 1,516 |
| 1,526 | Away | 1,539 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,502 | Attack | 1,496 |
| 1,538 | Defence | 1,542 |
| 1,485 | Home attack | 1,475 |
| 1,496 | Away attack | 1,525 |
| 1,604 | Home defence | 1,545 |
| 1,507 | Away defence | 1,532 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,518 | Goal environment | 1,520 |
| 1,472 | Home goals | 1,487 |
| 1,547 | Away goals | 1,533 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,546 | Close games | 1,524 |
| 1,568 | Winning margin | 1,523 |
Match venue compares Dumbarton at home with Spartans 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.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
In 12 meetings since July 2018, Dumbarton have won five, Spartans have taken three and four were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Dumbarton vs Spartans prediction page.