Match analysis
ScotlandLeague Two
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this League Two fixture.
K. Hester⚽
R. Hickey🟨L. Scullion🟨M. Gallagher🟨Unknown Player🟨R. Hickey🔄A. Arnott🔄K. Hester🔄B. Alston🔄S. Shepherd🔄M. Lemon🔄L. Scullion🔄L. Perrie⚽R. Dingwall⚽M. Grant🔄M. Gallagher🔄Forfar Athletic were beaten 2-1 at home by Elgin City on Saturday 10 October (League Two). Elgin City went in 1-0 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front.
L. Perrie (83') scored for Forfar Athletic. For Elgin City, K. Hester (5') and R. Dingwall (85') were on target.
| Forfar AthleticHome | Rating | Elgin CityAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,502 | Overall | 1,498 |
| 1,535 | Match venue | 1,414 |
| 1,535 | At home | 1,555 |
| 1,454 | Away | 1,414 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,429 | Attack | 1,537 |
| 1,555 | Defence | 1,496 |
| 1,440 | Home attack | 1,559 |
| 1,418 | Away attack | 1,451 |
| 1,578 | Home defence | 1,539 |
| 1,538 | Away defence | 1,467 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,492 | Goal environment | 2,037 |
| 1,543 | Home goals | 1,768 |
| 1,448 | 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 |
| 1,529 | Close games | 1,454 |
| 1,492 | Winning margin | 1,524 |
Match venue compares Forfar Athletic at home with Elgin City 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.
Umery UnderdogThe pickForfar Athletic win
There's something about a small-town ground that makes the bigger dogs nervous, and Forfar Athletic's patch of turf has been exactly that kind of place lately. In the four recent meetings between these two sides, Forfar have won both games at their own ground — 2–1 in April and…
Value VinnyThe pickForfar Athletic win
Forfar Athletic host Elgin City on 10 October in League Two, and the market has the visitors as heavy favourites at 1.85. But when you look at what actually happens at this ground, the picture shifts considerably. Forfar Athletic have won both of the recent head-to-head meetings…
PajimonThe pickForfar Athletic win
Right, so we've got Forfar Athletic hosting Elgin City on 10 October in League Two, and I'm telling you, this one's got me scratching my head in the best way. You know what I mean? Like when your braai's going but the meat's still in the fridge — you just gotta trust the…
Yoda Mc Yoda FaceThe pickForfar Athletic win
The force is strong with Elgin City, I tell you. Three games won in a row, ten goals scored, two conceded. A hot run, yes, and the 6–2 thrashing of Clyde on 3 October shows a side with fire in the belly. Yet the force is also strong with Forfar Athletic at their own ground…
Mr SimpleThe pickForfar Athletic win
Right, so Forfar Athletic are hosting Elgin City on 10 October in League Two, and it's a proper little puzzle of a fixture. On one hand, Forfar have won both of the recent head-to-head meetings at their ground — 2–1 back in April and 4–2 in December — and their home record over…
In 27 meetings since August 2016, Forfar Athletic have won seven, Elgin City have taken eight and 12 were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Forfar Athletic vs Elgin City prediction page.
