Dumbarton vs Spartans: match statistics
The Spartans are the decisive favorite for this meeting, occupying 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 14 wins this season. Their away form is very solid - 54% of away matches won, averaging 2.31 goals scored per game, and a positive goal difference of +14. Dumbarton sits in 10th position, with just 25% home wins and poor recent form (0 victories in the last 5 matches). The hosts have a negative goal difference in home games (-3) and concede an average of 1.5 goals per match. The Spartans have not recorded a single match without scoring away (FTS% 0%), confirming their offensive effectiveness. xG statistics also speak in favor of the visitors (1.38 vs 0.98), suggesting a clear qualitative advantage for the Spartans in this clash.
Dumbarton vs Spartans: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Dumbarton play Spartans in League Two (Scotland). The match date is 7 March 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Dumbarton: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Spartans: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Dumbarton scores 1.31 and concedes 1.67 goals per match. Spartans scores 1.67 and concedes 1.08. League average: 2.92 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Dumbarton 69%, Spartans 58%. Over 2.5: Dumbarton 56%, Spartans 53%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Spartans has higher xG: 1.35 vs 1.03. Dumbarton: 7.2 shots per match, Spartans: 9.7.
Match halves
Dumbarton: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.78. Spartans: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.97.
Goals by minute
Dumbarton: 61-75 (12 goals). Spartans: 31-45+ (15 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: 1-0-2. Average goals 2.67, BTTS 67%.
Match description
The Spartans are the decisive favorite for this meeting, occupying 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 14 wins this season. Their away form is very solid - 54% of away matches won, averaging 2.31 goals scored per game, and a positive goal difference of +14. Dumbarton sits in 10th position, with just 25% home wins and poor recent form (0 victories in the last 5 matches). The hosts have a negative goal difference in home games (-3) and concede an average of 1.5 goals per match. The Spartans have not recorded a single match without scoring away (FTS% 0%), confirming their offensive effectiveness. xG statistics also speak in favor of the visitors (1.38 vs 0.98), suggesting a clear qualitative advantage for the Spartans in this clash.
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
| Dumbarton | Spartans | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 55% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.31 |
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 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Dumbarton · 1.6 pts / match - Spartans
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 27% better for: goals scored per match.
1.31 goals / match - Dumbarton · 1.67 goals / match - Spartans
Spartans is 55% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.67 goals / match - Dumbarton · 1.08 goals / match - Spartans
Dumbarton scores in 78% of matches (28 of 36 matches), while Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 33% (12 of 36 matches).
Spartans scores in 89% of matches (32 of 36 matches), while Dumbarton keeps a clean sheet in 11% (4 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 — Dumbarton
Over / Under — Spartans
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 46% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.03 pts / match - Dumbarton · 1.5 pts / match - Spartans
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dumbarton - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 28%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -4 |
| 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 |
* 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 61-75 (12 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (17). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (15 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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
Dumbarton
Spartans
* 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
| Dumbarton | Liga | Spartans | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.97 | 2.92 | ▼ 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 69% | 61% | ▼ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 56% | 56% | ▼ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 22% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 74% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 79% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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): Dumbarton 1 - 0 - 2 Spartans. Average goals 2.67, both teams scored in 67% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Dumbarton vs Spartans?
The League Two match finished Dumbarton 3:0 Spartans. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Dumbarton and Spartans?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Dumbarton won 1, Spartans won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Dumbarton vs Spartans?
Dumbarton score 1.31 goals per game on average and Spartans 1.67. The League Two average is 2.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 69% of Dumbarton's matches and 58% of Spartans's.
What form are Dumbarton and Spartans in?
Over the last 5 games Dumbarton have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Spartans 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dumbarton vs Spartans?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Dumbarton vs Spartans: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.