Forfar Athletic vs Annan Athletic: match statistics
Forfar Athletic demonstrate significantly better home form with a 42% win rate at home and a positive goal difference (+2), compared to Annan Athletic's poor away results (only 18% wins away, goal difference -3). The hosts score an average of 1.58 goals per home game, while the visitors net only 0.82 goals away and fail to score in 55% of their away matches. Annan Athletic have better form in their last 5 matches (1.2 points per game vs 0.8 PPG), but their away streak (ddllwlllwdd) indicates difficulties in winning away from home. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.23 xG For vs 1.05 xG For the visitors), suggesting greater offensive efficiency from Forfar Athletic. Taking all factors into account, I predict a home win, although the unstable form of both teams in recent weeks does not rule out a draw.
Forfar Athletic vs Annan Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Forfar Athletic play Annan Athletic in League Two (Scotland). The match date is 21 February 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Forfar Athletic: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Annan Athletic: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Forfar Athletic scores 1.42 and concedes 1.28 goals per match. Annan Athletic scores 1.31 and concedes 1.61. League average: 2.92 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Forfar Athletic 53%, Annan Athletic 58%. Over 2.5: Forfar Athletic 50%, Annan Athletic 56%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Annan Athletic has higher xG: 1.14 vs 1.13. Forfar Athletic: 7.7 shots per match, Annan Athletic: 8.0.
Match halves
Forfar Athletic: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.50. Annan Athletic: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.69.
Goals by minute
Forfar Athletic: 31-45+ (14 goals). Annan Athletic: 76-90+ (18 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.92 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 1-1-1. Average goals 2.33, BTTS 67%.
Match description
Forfar Athletic demonstrate significantly better home form with a 42% win rate at home and a positive goal difference (+2), compared to Annan Athletic's poor away results (only 18% wins away, goal difference -3). The hosts score an average of 1.58 goals per home game, while the visitors net only 0.82 goals away and fail to score in 55% of their away matches. Annan Athletic have better form in their last 5 matches (1.2 points per game vs 0.8 PPG), but their away streak (ddllwlllwdd) indicates difficulties in winning away from home. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.23 xG For vs 1.05 xG For the visitors), suggesting greater offensive efficiency from Forfar Athletic. Taking all factors into account, I predict a home win, although the unstable form of both teams in recent weeks does not rule out a draw.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Forfar Athletic | Annan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 54% | 46% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.36 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Forfar Athletic is 225% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Forfar Athletic · 0.8 pts / match - Annan 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 match.
1.42 goals / match - Forfar Athletic · 1.31 goals / match - Annan Athletic
Forfar Athletic is 26% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.28 goals / match - Forfar Athletic · 1.61 goals / match - Annan Athletic
Forfar Athletic scores in 75% of matches (27 of 36 matches), while Annan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 19% (7 of 36 matches).
Annan Athletic scores in 72% of matches (26 of 36 matches), while Forfar Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 31% (11 of 36 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Forfar Athletic
Over / Under — Annan Athletic
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 59% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.86 pts / match - Forfar Athletic · 1.17 pts / match - Annan Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Forfar Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 36%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Annan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 28%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (14 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (18 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Forfar Athletic
Annan Athletic
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Forfar Athletic | Liga | Annan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.69 | 2.92 | • 2.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 53% | 61% | ▼ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 56% | • 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 31% | 22% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | • 75% | 74% | • 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 79% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Forfar Athletic 1 - 1 - 1 Annan Athletic. Average goals 2.33, both teams scored in 67% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Forfar Athletic vs Annan Athletic?
The League Two match finished Forfar Athletic 1:0 Annan 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 Forfar Athletic and Annan Athletic?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Forfar Athletic won 1, Annan Athletic won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Forfar Athletic vs Annan Athletic?
Forfar Athletic score 1.42 goals per game on average and Annan Athletic 1.31. The League Two average is 2.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Forfar Athletic's matches and 58% of Annan Athletic's.
What form are Forfar Athletic and Annan Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Forfar Athletic have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Annan Athletic 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Forfar Athletic vs Annan Athletic?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.