League Two
Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Meadowbank Stadium
Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic Prediction & Stats - League Two 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic carries real history into this round of the League Two.
The two sides meet on 28/08 (Friday) at Meadowbank Stadium, 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Forfar Athletic
Last updated on 28-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Edinburgh City the side to beat, with roughly 49% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all League Two odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Edinburgh City Preview
Edinburgh City reach this fixture 4 match into their League Two. Here is where Edinburgh City stand:
In this competition
2 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
1.75 points per game
6 scored, at 1.5 a game
7 conceded, at 1.75 a game
Edinburgh City, season-wide
2 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Innes Lawson, 3 goals
Most assists: Jack Leitch, 1 assists
Recent results — Edinburgh City
22/08/2026 10:00
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 10:00
01/08/2026 10:00
02/05/2026 10:00
Forfar Athletic: how they are travelling
Forfar Athletic come in 4 matches into their League Two.
Here is what Forfar Athletic have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
1.75 points per game
5 scored, at 1.25 a game
4 conceded, at 1 a game
Forfar Athletic, season-wide
2 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Scott Shepherd, 2 goals
Most assists: Martin Rennie, 1 assists
Recent results — Forfar Athletic
22/08/2026 10:00
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 10:00
01/08/2026 10:00
02/05/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Edinburgh City
Recent meetings have tended to go Edinburgh City's way against Forfar Athletic.
From 18 match(es):
Edinburgh City: 7 win(s)
Forfar Athletic: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 6
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic prediction.
Form comparison Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Edinburgh City
Scotland - League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
L
|
1.75 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
W
D
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.23 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
0.84 | 0.97 | 0.71 |
Away Team
Forfar Athletic
Scotland - League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
W
|
1.75 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.96 | 1.02 | 0.89 |
|
xGA
|
0.91 | 0.63 | 1.18 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic
Match: Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic
Competition: League Two
Date: Friday, 28/08/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue: Meadowbank Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.75
League: 3.2
Both Teams to Score
25%
League: 50%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 75%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 65%
Cards
4.5
League: 3.55
Corners
7.5
League: 9.85
Home Team
Edinburgh City
Scotland - League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
L
|
1.75 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
W
D
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.23 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
0.84 | 0.97 | 0.71 |
Away Team
Forfar Athletic
Scotland - League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
W
|
1.75 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.96 | 1.02 | 0.89 |
|
xGA
|
0.91 | 0.63 | 1.18 |
Corners
7.75 / Match
+13% Corners / Match
Forfar Athletic received +13% more corners than Edinburgh City in the League Two
8.75 / Match
Annan Athletic
(3)
Dumbarton
(2)
Spartans
(4)
Elgin City
(3)(4)
Clyde
(8)
Stirling Albion
(5)
Elgin City
(4)
Kelty Hearts
Cards
2.25 / Match
+29% Cards / Match
Edinburgh City received +29% more cards than Forfar Athletic in the League Two
1.75 / Match
Annan Athletic
(3)
Dumbarton
(2)
Spartans
(4)
Elgin City
(0)(2)
Clyde
(1)
Stirling Albion
(4)
Elgin City
(0)
Kelty Hearts
Goals Scored
1.5 / Match
+20%
Edinburgh City is +20% better in terms of goals scored
1.25 / Match
Annan Athletic
(1)
Dumbarton
(3)
Spartans
(2)
Elgin City
(0)(0)
Clyde
(3)
Stirling Albion
(1)
Elgin City
(1)
Kelty Hearts
Goals Conceded
1.75 / Match
+43%
Edinburgh City condeded +43% more goals than Forfar Athletic
1 / Match
Annan Athletic
(0)
Dumbarton
(0)
Spartans
(2)
Elgin City
(5)(3)
Clyde
(0)
Stirling Albion
(1)
Elgin City
(0)
Kelty Hearts
League Two Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Clyde
|
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 2.25 |
| 2 |
Elgin City
|
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| 3 |
Forfar Athletic
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 4 |
Edinburgh City
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 5 |
Kelty Hearts
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 6 |
Spartans
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 7 |
Stranraer
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 4 | 1 |
| 8 |
Stirling Albion
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 4 | 1 |
| 9 |
Annan Athletic
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 10 |
Dumbarton
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 3 | 0.75 |
Odds
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