Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 14:00
League Two
Scotland
Scotland
Full Time

Match Timeline

9'
C. Slater🟨
Yellow Card
11'
A. Mailer🟨
Yellow Card
14'
S. Morrison🟨
Yellow Card
46'
C. Wilson🔄
Substitution 1 → A. Haddow
58'
S. Turay🔄
Substitution 1 → J. Dolan
62'
J. Sutherland
Normal Goal → C. Slater
66'
M. Gillies🟨
Yellow Card
73'
J. Stuart🔄
Substitution 2 → R. Hughes
73'
D. McManus🔄
Substitution 3 → L. Hunter
73'
M. Gillies🔄
Substitution 4 → R. Edgar
74'
M. Allan🔄
Substitution 2 → J. Dolzanski
79'
B. Coll🔄
Substitution 5 → F. Ecrepont
84'
A. Lynas🟨
Yellow Card
85'
B. Alston🟨
Yellow Card
89'
L. Hunter🟨
Yellow Card
90+2'
S. Shepherd🔄
Substitution 3 → M. Rennie

Starting Lineups

StranraerStranraerUnknown

Starting XI

31L. TasUnknown
14E. DunneUnknown
5J. McGrathUnknown
4L. ReidUnknown
22B. CollUnknown
19S. TurayUnknown
8A. QuiggUnknown
21M. GilliesUnknown
2J. StuartUnknown
17D. McManusUnknown
24D. LangUnknown

Forfar AthleticForfar AthleticUnknown

Starting XI

1M. McCallumUnknown
2A. LynasUnknown
5M. AllanUnknown
4S. MorrisonUnknown
22S. BrightUnknown
14A. MailerUnknown
26B. AlstonUnknown
8C. SlaterUnknown
24C. WilsonUnknown
19J. SutherlandUnknown
9S. ShepherdUnknown

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Stranraer
Stranraer
Form: W-D-L-W-L
Forfar Athletic
Forfar Athletic
Form: W-W-D-L-D
Record
4 W
1 D
5 L
4 W
4 D
2 L
Goals Per Game
1.3
Scored
vs
1.2
Scored
1.6
Conceded
vs
0.9
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
0%
Clean Sheets
30%
BTTS
80%
BTTS
50%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:1.8
Away:0.8
Conceded
Home:1.2
Away:2.0
Scored
Home:1.4
Away:1.0
Conceded
Home:0.8
Away:1.0

⚡ Elo Ratings

Long Term Elo Rating
1521
Average
1505
Average
Short Term Elo Rating
1538
↑ Momentum (+17)
1547
↑ Momentum (+42)
Expected Outcome
35%
Home Win
34%
Draw
31%
Away Win
Attack & Defence Elo
Long Term
1474
Attack
1417
1553
Defence
1564
Recent Form
1494
Attack
1432
1556
Defence
1588
Post-Match Changes
-15
Rating Change
0
Rating Change
Elo ratings measure team strength based on match results and opponent quality. Higher ratings indicate stronger teams.

📝 Match Preview

Stranraer vs Forfar Athletic: Underdog Value Analysis
Recommendation:AWAY_WIN
Odds:3.20
Expected Value:+28.0%
Confidence:6

Welcome to the match preview, friends! Today we're looking at League Two, where Stranraer hosts Forfar Athletic. As Umery Underdog, my heart always beats for the little puppies, and today Forfar Athletic fits that role perfectly. While the bookmakers see Stranraer as the favorite at 2.05, the data tells a different story about the underdog. Forfar Athletic holds a significant psychological advantage in this fixture. In the last 10 head-to-head meetings, Forfar has won 5 times compared to Stranraer's 2 wins. More importantly, in the last 5 home games for Stranraer against Forfar, the visitors have won 3, drawn 1, and lost just 1. This suggests Forfar is comfortable at Stranraer's ground, despite their general away form showing only a 20% win rate in their last 5 away games. Statistically, Forfar is the stronger team overall. They boast a higher Points Per Game (1.60) compared to Stranraer (1.30). Their defense is also tighter, conceding 0.90 goals per game on average, whereas Stranraer concedes 1.60. Stranraer has not kept a single clean sheet in their last 10 games, while Forfar has kept 3 clean sheets in the same period. These defensive metrics are crucial signals that the market might be underestimating the visitors. The odds for an Away Win are 3.20, implying a 31.25% probability. However, considering Forfar's head-to-head dominance and superior defensive record, I believe their true chance of winning is closer to 40%. This creates a clear value opportunity for the underdog. While Stranraer has a 60% home win rate generally, the specific history against Forfar shows vulnerability. I am rooting for the little puppy to pull off the surprise victory. The data supports backing Forfar Athletic to win, offering significant value at the current price. **Key Points:** - Forfar Athletic has won 5 of the last 10 H2H matches. - In Stranraer's home ground, Forfar has won 3 of the last 5 H2H meetings. - Forfar's Points Per Game (1.60) exceeds Stranraer's (1.30). - Forfar's defensive record (0.90 conc/game) is superior to Stranraer's (1.60 conc/game). - Stranraer has 0 clean sheets in their last 10 games. In summary, the value lies with the underdog. I recommend backing Forfar Athletic to win.

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