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
Key match information
Partick Thistle played Arbroath in Championship (Scotland). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Partick Thistle: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Arbroath: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Partick Thistle scores 1.54 and concedes 1.15 goals per match. Arbroath scores 1.44 and concedes 1.28. League average: 2.45 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Partick Thistle 62%, Arbroath 60%. Over 2.5: Partick Thistle 50%, Arbroath 52%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
Partick Thistle has higher xG: 1.69 vs 1.35. Partick Thistle: 13.6 shots per match, Arbroath: 10.8.
Match halves
Partick Thistle: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 0.77. Arbroath: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Partick Thistle: 0-15 (13 goals). Arbroath: 46-60 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.45 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 100%.
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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Partick Thistle is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Partick Thistle · 1.4 pts / match - 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 match.
1.54 goals / match - Partick Thistle · 1.44 goals / match - Arbroath
Partick Thistle is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.15 goals / match - Partick Thistle · 1.28 goals / match - Arbroath
Partick Thistle scores in 85% of matches (22 of 26 matches), while Arbroath keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 matches).
Arbroath scores in 72% of matches (18 of 25 matches), while Partick Thistle keeps a clean sheet in 31% (8 of 26 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 - Partick Thistle
Over / Under - Arbroath
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.
Partick Thistle is 47% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.65 pts / match - Partick Thistle · 1.12 pts / match - Arbroath
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Partick Thistle - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 46% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Arbroath - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Partick Thistle
Arbroath
* 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 (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Partick Thistle | Liga | Arbroath | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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
Recent meetings (2): Partick Thistle 0 - 1 - 1 Arbroath. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.