Spartans vs Stirling Albion: match statistics
Spartans occupy a high 2nd position in the table and possess a solid home record with 50% of matches won at home and 50% clean sheets. The hosts present higher xG efficiency (1.3 vs 1.19) and better defense in home matches (averaging 1 goal conceded vs 1.58 for the visitors away). Stirling Albion has weaker away form with 42% losses and just 8% draws, indicating a tendency towards decisive results. The recent form of both teams is similar (1 point per match in the last 5 games); however, the home field advantage and better defensive and offensive statistics speak in favor of a Spartans victory. The visitors' higher shot conversion (19% vs 13%) could cause problems, but the overall advantage of the home side in key parameters gives them a real chance for three points.
Spartans vs Stirling Albion: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Spartans play Stirling Albion in League Two (Scotland). The match date is 3 March 2026 at 20:45. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Spartans: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Stirling Albion: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Spartans scores 1.67 and concedes 1.08 goals per match. Stirling Albion scores 1.28 and concedes 1.75. League average: 2.92 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Spartans 58%, Stirling Albion 64%. Over 2.5: Spartans 53%, Stirling Albion 58%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Spartans has higher xG: 1.35 vs 1.10. Spartans: 9.7 shots per match, Stirling Albion: 8.2.
Match halves
Spartans: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.97. Stirling Albion: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.83.
Goals by minute
Spartans: 31-45+ (15 goals). Stirling Albion: 76-90+ (13 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: 0-2-1. Average goals 3.33, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Spartans occupy a high 2nd position in the table and possess a solid home record with 50% of matches won at home and 50% clean sheets. The hosts present higher xG efficiency (1.3 vs 1.19) and better defense in home matches (averaging 1 goal conceded vs 1.58 for the visitors away). Stirling Albion has weaker away form with 42% losses and just 8% draws, indicating a tendency towards decisive results. The recent form of both teams is similar (1 point per match in the last 5 games); however, the home field advantage and better defensive and offensive statistics speak in favor of a Spartans victory. The visitors' higher shot conversion (19% vs 13%) could cause problems, but the overall advantage of the home side in key parameters gives them a real chance for three points.
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
| Spartans | Stirling Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 55% | 50% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.32 |
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.
Spartans is 167% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Spartans · 0.6 pts / match - Stirling Albion
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 30% better for: goals scored per match.
1.67 goals / match - Spartans · 1.28 goals / match - Stirling Albion
Spartans is 62% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.08 goals / match - Spartans · 1.75 goals / match - Stirling Albion
Spartans scores in 89% of matches (32 of 36 matches), while Stirling Albion keeps a clean sheet in 14% (5 of 36 matches).
Stirling Albion scores in 75% of matches (27 of 36 matches), while Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 33% (12 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 — Spartans
Over / Under — Stirling Albion
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.
Spartans is 63% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / match - Spartans · 0.92 pts / match - Stirling Albion
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Spartans - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Stirling Albion - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
* 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 (15 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (21). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Spartans
Stirling Albion
* 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
| Spartans | Liga | Stirling Albion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.75 | 2.92 | ▲ 3.03 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 58% | 61% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 53% | 56% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 22% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 74% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 79% | ▲ 92% |
^ 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): Spartans 0 - 2 - 1 Stirling Albion. Average goals 3.33, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Spartans vs Stirling Albion?
The League Two match finished Spartans 2:0 Stirling Albion. 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 Stirling Albion?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Spartans won 0, Stirling Albion won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 3.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Spartans vs Stirling Albion?
Spartans score 1.67 goals per game on average and Stirling Albion 1.28. The League Two average is 2.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Spartans's matches and 64% of Stirling Albion's.
What form are Spartans and Stirling Albion in?
Over the last 5 games Spartans have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Stirling Albion 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Spartans vs Stirling Albion?
The statistical background for Spartans vs Stirling Albion — 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.