Clyde vs Forfar Athletic: match statistics
Clyde holds a solid league position (3rd place) and boasts an impressive home defense, conceding just 1 goal per match on average with a 44% clean sheet rate. The hosts possess a positive goal difference of +1 in home fixtures, whereas Forfar Athletic struggles with a negative goal difference of -3 on the road. The visitors display poor away form with a 56% loss rate and only 22% wins, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game. xG statistics also favor Clyde (1.25 vs 0.9), indicating superior chance creation quality. Although recent form for both teams is uninspiring, the hosts' defensive solidity and home advantage provide a real chance for victory, though Clyde's high home draw rate (44%) means a share of the points cannot be ruled out.
Clyde vs Forfar Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Clyde played Forfar Athletic in League Two (Scotland). The match was played on 3 January 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Clyde: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Forfar Athletic: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Clyde scores 1.61 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Forfar Athletic scores 1.50 and concedes 1.61. League average: 3.02 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Clyde 67%, Forfar Athletic 56%. Over 2.5: Clyde 50%, Forfar Athletic 61%. League level: BTTS 69%, Over 2.5 59%.
xG, shots and style
Clyde has higher xG: 1.30 vs 1.10. Clyde: 8.9 shots per match, Forfar Athletic: 7.7.
Match halves
Clyde: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.83. Forfar Athletic: half-time lead 61%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
Clyde: 76-90+ (7 goals). Forfar Athletic: 16-30 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 3.02 goals per match, BTTS 69%, Over 2.5 59%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-2-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Clyde holds a solid league position (3rd place) and boasts an impressive home defense, conceding just 1 goal per match on average with a 44% clean sheet rate. The hosts possess a positive goal difference of +1 in home fixtures, whereas Forfar Athletic struggles with a negative goal difference of -3 on the road. The visitors display poor away form with a 56% loss rate and only 22% wins, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game. xG statistics also favor Clyde (1.25 vs 0.9), indicating superior chance creation quality. Although recent form for both teams is uninspiring, the hosts' defensive solidity and home advantage provide a real chance for victory, though Clyde's high home draw rate (44%) means a share of the points cannot be ruled out.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| Clyde | Forfar Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 59% | 53% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Clyde is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Clyde · 1.2 pts / match - 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.
Clyde is 7% better for: goals scored per match.
1.61 goals / match - Clyde · 1.5 goals / match - Forfar Athletic
Clyde is 61% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Clyde · 1.61 goals / match - Forfar Athletic
Clyde scores in 78% of matches (14 of 18 matches), while Forfar Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 matches).
Forfar Athletic scores in 72% of matches (13 of 18 matches), while Clyde keeps a clean sheet in 33% (6 of 18 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 - Clyde
Over / Under - Forfar 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 86% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.11 pts / match - Clyde · 2.06 pts / match - Forfar Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Clyde - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Forfar Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 61% of matches and wins 33%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 2.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
* 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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Clyde
Forfar 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
| Clyde | Liga | Forfar Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.61 | 3.02 | • 3.11 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 67% | 69% | ▼ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 59% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 18% | ▲ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | • 78% | 78% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 61% | 78% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (2): Clyde 0 - 2 - 0 Forfar Athletic. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Clyde vs Forfar Athletic?
The League Two match finished Clyde 1:1 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 Clyde and Forfar Athletic?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Clyde won 0, Forfar Athletic won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Clyde vs Forfar Athletic?
Clyde score 1.61 goals per game on average and Forfar Athletic 1.50. The League Two average is 3.02 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Clyde's matches and 56% of Forfar Athletic's.
What form are Clyde and Forfar Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Clyde have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Forfar Athletic 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Clyde vs Forfar Athletic?
The statistical background for Clyde 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.