Partick Thistle vs Arbroath: match statistics
Partick Thistle displays impressive home form with a 77% win rate and 0% losses at their own stadium. The hosts are in excellent shape, winning four of their last five matches, whereas Arbroath has failed to win any of their last five, recording four draws and one defeat. The difference in efficiency is significant: Partick Thistle averages 1.85 goals per home game while conceding only 0.77, whereas Arbroath scores an average of 1.15 goals away while conceding 1.38. Additionally, the visitors have a very poor away record with 46% losses and only 8% clean sheets. Combined with the hosts' possession advantage (53% vs 42%) and superior xG (1.69 vs 1.27), everything points decisively to a Partick Thistle victory.
Partick Thistle vs Arbroath: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Partick Thistle played against Arbroath in Championship (Scotland). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Partick Thistle has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Arbroath has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Partick Thistle scores 1.54 goals per game and allows 1.15. Arbroath scores 1.44 and allows 1.28. Games in this league average 2.45 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Partick Thistle's games and 60% of Arbroath's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 52%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Partick Thistle has the higher season xG average, 1.69 to 1.35 per game. Partick Thistle takes 13.6 shots per game, while Arbroath takes 10.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Partick Thistle leads at halftime in 46% of its games and scores 0.77 goals per game after halftime. Arbroath leads at halftime in 24% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Partick Thistle's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (13 goals). For Arbroath, it is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.45 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.50 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
Partick Thistle displays impressive home form with a 77% win rate and 0% losses at their own stadium. The hosts are in excellent shape, winning four of their last five matches, whereas Arbroath has failed to win any of their last five, recording four draws and one defeat. The difference in efficiency is significant: Partick Thistle averages 1.85 goals per home game while conceding only 0.77, whereas Arbroath scores an average of 1.15 goals away while conceding 1.38. Additionally, the visitors have a very poor away record with 46% losses and only 8% clean sheets. Combined with the hosts' possession advantage (53% vs 42%) and superior xG (1.69 vs 1.27), everything points decisively to a Partick Thistle victory.
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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
| Partick Thistle | Arbroath | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Partick Thistle is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Partick Thistle · 1.4 pts / game - Arbroath
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.
Partick Thistle is 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.54 goals / game - Partick Thistle · 1.44 goals / game - Arbroath
Partick Thistle is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.15 goals / game - Partick Thistle · 1.28 goals / game - Arbroath
Partick Thistle scores in 85% of games (22 of 26 meczów), while Arbroath keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 meczów).
Arbroath scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while Partick Thistle keeps a clean sheet in 31% (8 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 - Partick Thistle
Over / Under - Arbroath
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.
Partick Thistle is 47% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.65 pts / game - Partick Thistle · 1.12 pts / game - Arbroath
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Partick Thistle - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Arbroath - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
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 | 2.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 0-15 (13 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Partick Thistle
Arbroath
* 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 (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Partick Thistle | Liga | Arbroath | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.69 | 2.45 | ▲ 2.72 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 50% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 44% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | • 31% | 32% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 69% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 73% | 71% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Partick Thistle's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Arbroath. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Partick Thistle vs Arbroath?
The Championship match finished Partick Thistle 0:0 Arbroath. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Partick Thistle and Arbroath?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Partick Thistle won 0, Arbroath won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Partick Thistle vs Arbroath?
Partick Thistle score 1.54 goals per game on average and Arbroath 1.44. The Championship average is 2.45 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Partick Thistle's matches and 60% of Arbroath's.
What form are Partick Thistle and Arbroath in?
Over the last 5 games Partick Thistle have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Arbroath 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Partick Thistle vs Arbroath?
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.