Edinburgh
- Edinburgh have won 3, drawn 1 and lost just 1 of their last 5 matches in all competitions, which is a key metric in our FC Edinburgh vs Forfar Athletic prediction.
- Edinburgh have drawn 2 and lost 1 of their 3 home league games this term.
- Edinburgh are unbeaten in their last two home games after recording a 4-2 victory over Hearts II in the Challenge Cup last weekend.
Forfar Athletic
- Forfar Athletic are winless on the road this campaign, drawing 1 and losing 2 of their 3 away League Two games. This FC Edinburgh vs Forfar Athletic prediction highlights the away side's struggles.
- Forfar Athletic have failed to score in all 3 away League Two games this season.
- Forfar Athletic have lost their last 2 away games.
Head-to-Head
- The last time these sides met in League Two it was a 0-0 tie at Edinburgh, providing context for this FC Edinburgh vs Forfar Athletic preview.
- In their last two meetings Edinburgh have one win and one draw.
Key Players
- Robbie Mahon has scored 7 goals in 7 League Two appearances and 4 in their last 5.
- Martin Rennie has been in good form with 3 goals in 7 League Two matches.
- Edinburgh play a possession-based system which prioritizes youth and creates flexibility in attack.
- Forfar Athletic are more direct, with a physical front line that looks to get the ball into the box quickly or out to wide players to create set-piece and transition chances. This style of play will influence our FC Edinburgh vs Forfar Athletic betting tips.
Betting Insights
- Both Teams To Score is priced at -208.
- Forfar Athletic are priced as favourites at +152, with the tie at +255 and Edinburgh as slight outsiders.
- Recent form: Edinburgh have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5, while Forfar Athletic have won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5.
Prediction
- The recent momentum favours Edinburgh City.
- Forfar’s dismal away form this term suggests the home side have a better chance of getting a result on Saturday.
- Both Teams To Score at -208 is the pick.
- Edinburgh have the attacking momentum and their battle to overcome their points deduction should be motivation to nick this one.
- I don’t see this being a comfortable victory for the hosts.
