Football · Scotland League Two · 19/09, 16:00

Prediction: Dumbarton vs Spartans

Team pages: Dumbarton · Spartans

Prediction summary
Expected goals
3.23Total
Dumbarton1.2
Spartans2.03
1X2
21% 23% 56%
Dumbarton Draw Spartans
Markets
Under 3.5 goals 60% Both teams to score 56%
Most likely score
1-1 11%
Recent form · 10 last
Dumbarton 2-0-8 (W-D-L)
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Spartans 4-5-1 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Dumbarton 3–1–2 Spartans (6 last)
  • Dumbarton3-0Spartans
  • Spartans2-0Dumbarton
  • Dumbarton1-2Spartans
  • Spartans1-2Dumbarton
  • Spartans2-2Dumbarton
  • Dumbarton2-1Spartans
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Dumbarton 1384 · Spartans 1515
DumbartonDrawSpartans
Our model21%23%56%
Market21%23%56%
Estimated total (ours) 3.23 goals · Bet365 line 3.25

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 60%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Spartans (rating 1384 vs 1515).
  • H2H favours Dumbarton: 3-1-2.
  • Cards-heavy: 8.4 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

DumbartonSpartans
Goals for / against (FT)0.5 / 2.22.4 / 1.5
Goals for / against (HT)0.3 / 10.6 / 0.5
Half-time result (W/D/L)20/30/50%30/30/40%
Corners (HT / FT)1 / 42.1 / 5.3
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)3.9 / 04.5 / 0.1

Head-to-head (H2H) · Dumbarton 312 Spartans

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DateHomeScoreAway
07/03/26
Scotland League Two
Dumbarton3-0
HT 0-0
Spartans
03/01/26
Scotland League Two
Spartans2-0
HT 1-0
Dumbarton
18/10/25
Scotland League Two
Dumbarton1-2
HT 1-2
Spartans
09/08/25
Scotland League Two
Spartans1-2
HT 0-2
Dumbarton
17/05/24
Scotland League One Play-Offs
Spartans2-2
HT 1-1
Dumbarton
14/05/24
Scotland League One Play-Offs
Dumbarton2-1
HT 2-0
Spartans

Standings · Scotland League Two

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Clyde 7511 18916
2 Stranraer 7412 12713
3 Spartans 7331 191212
4 Elgin 7322 18911
5 Annan Athletic 7304 999
6 Kelty Hearts 7304 10159
7 Forfar 7223 7138
8 FC Edinburgh 7322 16146
9 Dumbarton 7205 5146
10 Stirling 7115 9214

Common opponents 6 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentDumbartonSpartans
Stranraer 1-3 L 0-1 L
Elgin 2-1 W 3-3 D
Annan Athletic 0-2 L 4-2 W
FC Edinburgh 0-3 L 2-2 D
Clyde 1-0 W 3-3 D
Stirling 0-2 L 2-0 W
Record vs common 2 W 0 D 4 L 2 W 3 D 1 L

Better against common opponents: Spartans (4 of 6 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Dumbarton

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
12/09 Stranraer
Scotland League Two
1-0 1-3 33 L
05/09 Elgin
Scotland League Two
1-0 2-1 54 W
29/08 Annan Athletic
Scotland League Two
0-0 0-2 03 L
22/08 Kelty Hearts
Scotland League Two
1-2 1-3 44 L
15/08 FC Edinburgh
Scotland League Two
0-2 0-3 83 L
08/08 Clyde
Scotland League Two
0-0 1-0 45 W
01/08 Stirling
Scotland League Two
0-1 0-2 86 L
02/05 FC Edinburgh
Scotland League Two
0-4 0-5 L
25/04 East Kilbride
Scotland League Two
0-1 0-1 34 L
18/04 Clyde
Scotland League Two
0-0 0-2 13 L

Spartans

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
12/09 Forfar
Scotland League Two
3-0 5-1 53 W
05/09 Stirling
Scotland League Two
1-0 2-0 24 W
29/08 Clyde
Scotland League Two
0-1 3-3 105 D
22/08 Elgin
Scotland League Two
1-2 3-3 25 D
15/08 Stranraer
Scotland League Two
0-0 0-1 75 L
08/08 FC Edinburgh
Scotland League Two
0-1 2-2 28 D
01/08 Annan Athletic
Scotland League Two
0-1 4-2 47 W
02/05 Stirling
Scotland League Two
0-0 2-2 92 D
25/04 Elgin
Scotland League Two
0-0 1-1 44 D
18/04 Annan Athletic
Scotland League Two
1-0 2-0 83 W

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Dumbarton vs Spartans?

According to our model, the most likely result is an Spartans win (56%). Probabilities: Dumbarton 21%, draw 23%, Spartans 56%.

How many goals are expected in Dumbarton vs Spartans?

The model expects 3.23 goals (Dumbarton 1.2 · Spartans 2.03), with a 54% chance of under 3.25 goals.

Will both teams score in Dumbarton vs Spartans?

The model gives a 56% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.