Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic: match statistics
Forfar Athletic appears to be the favorite for this meeting despite playing away. Edinburgh City presents very weak home form with only 8% of matches won at home and a catastrophic record of 0 victories in the last 5 matches overall. The hosts also have the worst clean sheet rate (0%) and a high average of conceded goals (2.58 per match). Forfar Athletic shows better disposition with two victories in the last five matches and higher shot conversion effectiveness (18% vs 15%). Although the visitors have a weaker away record (18% wins), their recent form (two consecutive wins) and higher average points per match (1.2 vs 0.4) speak in their favor. The difference in xG points to even quality of play, but the momentum is on the side of the visitors.
Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Edinburgh City played against Forfar Athletic in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Edinburgh City has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Forfar Athletic has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Edinburgh City scores 1.35 goals per game and allows 1.96. Forfar Athletic scores 1.46 and allows 1.54. Games in this league average 2.98 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 77% of Edinburgh City's games and 58% of Forfar Athletic's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 58%, compared with league averages of 65% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Edinburgh City has the higher season xG average, 1.21 to 1.13 per game. Edinburgh City takes 8.9 shots per game, while Forfar Athletic takes 7.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Edinburgh City leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.65 goals per game after halftime. Forfar Athletic leads at halftime in 54% and scores 0.58 after halftime.
When the teams score
Edinburgh City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Forfar Athletic, it is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.98 goals. Both teams score in 65% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Forfar Athletic appears to be the favorite for this meeting despite playing away. Edinburgh City presents very weak home form with only 8% of matches won at home and a catastrophic record of 0 victories in the last 5 matches overall. The hosts also have the worst clean sheet rate (0%) and a high average of conceded goals (2.58 per match). Forfar Athletic shows better disposition with two victories in the last five matches and higher shot conversion effectiveness (18% vs 15%). Although the visitors have a weaker away record (18% wins), their recent form (two consecutive wins) and higher average points per match (1.2 vs 0.4) speak in their favor. The difference in xG points to even quality of play, but the momentum is on the side of the visitors.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Edinburgh City | Forfar Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 53% | 51% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Forfar Athletic is 250% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Edinburgh City · 1.4 pts / game - Forfar Athletic
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Forfar Athletic is 8% better for: goals scored per game.
1.35 goals / game - Edinburgh City · 1.46 goals / game - Forfar Athletic
Forfar Athletic is 27% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.96 goals / game - Edinburgh City · 1.54 goals / game - Forfar Athletic
Edinburgh City scores in 85% of games (22 of 26 meczów), while Forfar Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 meczów).
Forfar Athletic scores in 75% of games (18 of 24 meczów), while Edinburgh City keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 26 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Edinburgh City
Over / Under - Forfar Athletic
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Forfar Athletic is 67% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.15 pts / game - Edinburgh City · 1.92 pts / game - Forfar Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Edinburgh City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Forfar Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 54% of games and wins 33%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -8 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Edinburgh City
Forfar Athletic
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Edinburgh City | Liga | Forfar Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.31 | 2.98 | • 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 77% | 65% | ▼ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 56% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 12% | 21% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 76% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 79% | • 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Edinburgh City's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Forfar Athletic. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic?
The League Two match finished Edinburgh City 0:0 Forfar Athletic. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Edinburgh City and Forfar Athletic?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Edinburgh City won 1, Forfar Athletic won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic?
Edinburgh City score 1.35 goals per game on average and Forfar Athletic 1.46. The League Two average is 2.98 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 77% of Edinburgh City's matches and 58% of Forfar Athletic's.
What form are Edinburgh City and Forfar Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Edinburgh City have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Forfar Athletic 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic?
The statistical background for Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.