Spartans vs Forfar Athletic: match statistics
Spartans present solid home form with a 57% home win rate and an impressive 50% clean sheet record at their own stadium. The hosts occupy a high 2nd position in the table and boast a positive goal difference (+5) in home matches. Forfar Athletic, despite their good recent form (2.2 points per game in their last 5 fixtures), have a weaker away record - only a 23% away win rate and a negative goal difference (-2). xG statistics also speak in favor of Spartans (1.33 vs 1.1), and the hosts are more clinical in chance conversion (14% vs 16% with fewer shots from the visitors). Considering Spartans' advantage in home matches and Forfar's weaker away results, I expect a victory for the hosts, although the in-form visitors might put up some resistance.
Spartans vs Forfar Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Spartans played against Forfar Athletic in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on March 17, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Spartans has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Forfar Athletic has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Spartans scores 1.71 goals per game and allows 1.14. Forfar Athletic scores 1.44 and allows 1.41. Games in this league average 2.97 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Spartans's games and 56% of Forfar Athletic's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 56%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Spartans has the higher season xG average, 1.35 to 1.17 per game. Spartans takes 9.6 shots per game, while Forfar Athletic takes 8.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Spartans leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 0.96 goals per game after halftime. Forfar Athletic leads at halftime in 52% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Spartans's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (12 goals). For Forfar Athletic, it is minutes 31-45+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.97 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 57% 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 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
Spartans present solid home form with a 57% home win rate and an impressive 50% clean sheet record at their own stadium. The hosts occupy a high 2nd position in the table and boast a positive goal difference (+5) in home matches. Forfar Athletic, despite their good recent form (2.2 points per game in their last 5 fixtures), have a weaker away record - only a 23% away win rate and a negative goal difference (-2). xG statistics also speak in favor of Spartans (1.33 vs 1.1), and the hosts are more clinical in chance conversion (14% vs 16% with fewer shots from the visitors). Considering Spartans' advantage in home matches and Forfar's weaker away results, I expect a victory for the hosts, although the in-form visitors might put up some resistance.
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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
| Spartans | Forfar Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 55% | 49% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 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.
Forfar Athletic is 22% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Spartans · 2.2 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.
Spartans is 19% better for: goals scored per game.
1.71 goals / game - Spartans · 1.44 goals / game - Forfar Athletic
Spartans is 24% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.14 goals / game - Spartans · 1.41 goals / game - Forfar Athletic
Spartans scores in 86% of games (24 of 28 meczów), while Forfar Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 meczów).
Forfar Athletic scores in 74% of games (20 of 27 meczów), while Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 32% (9 of 28 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 - Spartans
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 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Spartans · 1.89 pts / game - Forfar Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Spartans - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 54%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Forfar Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 52% 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 | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +2 |
* 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 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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
Spartans
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
| Spartans | Liga | Forfar Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.86 | 2.97 | ▼ 2.85 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 57% | 64% | ▼ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 57% | 57% | • 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 21% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 76% | ▼ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 78% | ▼ 74% |
^ 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
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 Spartans's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Forfar Athletic. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Spartans vs Forfar Athletic?
The League Two match finished Spartans 1:0 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 Spartans and Forfar Athletic?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Spartans won 1, Forfar Athletic won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Spartans vs Forfar Athletic?
Spartans score 1.71 goals per game on average and Forfar Athletic 1.44. The League Two average is 2.97 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Spartans's matches and 56% of Forfar Athletic's.
What form are Spartans and Forfar Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Spartans have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Forfar Athletic 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Spartans vs Forfar 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.