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Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic

Scotland Scotland

League Two Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
Fri, Aug 28, 2026
VS
06:45 PM
Our Tip

AI Match Summary

Edinburgh City host Forfar Athletic in the League Two. This has the makings of an open, high-scoring game. Recent numbers: Edinburgh City at 0.96 goals for, 2.18 against; Forfar Athletic at 1.11 for, 1.61 against. Head-to-head, Edinburgh City have won 1 to Forfar Athletic's 2, with 2 draws. They last met on Apr 25, 2026, ending 4:0. xG projections (1.94 - 1.31) back Forfar Athletic to edge this. The model tips Over 2.5 goals in this one.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

40%
Edinburgh City
20%
Draws
40%
Forfar Athletic
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

20% / Low Confidence
  • Edinburgh City haven't matched Forfar Athletic's recent run of results.
  • 42% — that's where the model lands on Edinburgh City taking it.
  • Regular League Two form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 88%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 66.6%
Edinburgh City Clean Sheet 18%
Forfar Athletic Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Edinburgh City Forfar Athletic
Matches Played 28 28
Wins 6 9
Draws 7 8
Losses 15 11
Goals Scored 0.96 1.11
Goals Conceded 2.18 1.61
Expected Goals (xG) 1.94 1.31
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 25, 2026 League Two
Forfar Athletic vs Edinburgh City
4:0
Feb 28, 2026 League Two
Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic
0:0
Dec 20, 2025 League Two
Forfar Athletic vs Edinburgh City
2:3
Dec 9, 2025 Challenge Cup
Forfar Athletic vs Edinburgh City
2:1
Sep 27, 2025 League Two
Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic
1:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Edinburgh City 41 / 100
Forfar Athletic 36 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Edinburgh City Forfar Athletic

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Defensive concern: Forfar Athletic conceded in 75% of 28 recent games.

Games between these two average 2.80 goals.

Solid form: Edinburgh City remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Edinburgh City's goal record stands at 43% scoring rate across 28 recent games.

Scoring Trends

Edinburgh City VS Forfar Athletic
0.88 Goals Scored 0.75
1.88 Goals Conceded 3
88% Over 1.5 88%
38% Over 2.5 75%
38% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

Edinburgh City

(Home)
08 Aug
Spartans
2 : 2
Edinburgh City
01 Aug
Edinburgh City
0 : 5
Elgin City
21 Jul
Stranraer
0 : 2
Edinburgh City
18 Jul
Ayr
2 : 0
Edinburgh City
14 Jul
Edinburgh City
2 : 0
Alloa
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Forfar Athletic

(Away)
08 Aug
Elgin City
1 : 1
Forfar Athletic
01 Aug
Forfar Athletic
1 : 0
Kelty Hearts
25 Jul
Forfar Athletic
3 : 1
Brechin
21 Jul
Livingston
8 : 0
Forfar Athletic
14 Jul
Forfar Athletic
0 : 4
Partick
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Elgin City 2 1 1 0 6:1 4
2 Spartans 2 1 1 0 6:4 4
3 Forfar Athletic 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
4 Stirling 2 1 0 1 4:3 3
5 Clyde 2 1 0 1 3:2 3
6 Kelty Hearts 2 1 0 1 3:3 3
7 Annan 2 1 0 1 3:4 3
8 Dumbarton 2 1 0 1 1:2 3
9 Stranraer 2 0 0 2 1:4 0
10 Edinburgh City 2 0 1 1 2:7 -4
Promotion - League One 2027/2028 (Main)
Promotion - League One (Relegation - Play Offs)
Relegation - League Two (Relegation - Play Offs)