- In the last two meetings between the sides, Forfar have won once, Annan have won once and there have been no draws.
- The last two times that Annan have hosted Forfar, the average number of goals scored per game has been 3.0.
Contrasting styles on show
Annan Athletic’s system, under Wullie Gibson, is typically a 4-3-3 or a 4-5-1 and is high-risk, high-reward. The wide defenders drive the game up the field and the team press forward at every opportunity. Meanwhile, Forfar Athletic’s playing style under James Weir is as opposite as you can get in football. They set up in a compact formation, they’re disciplined and defend as a unit when out of possession, they are selective with their pressing and their counter-attacks are structured and clinical.
When these two teams meet, it could be a thrilling game or an uncomfortable watch. Annan Athletic’s style of play means that there are lots of transitions and, with both teams averaging 3.0 goals per match when Annan hosts Forfar, our Annan Athletic vs Forfar Athletic preview indicates that we could be in for another high-scoring game.
Forfar should take the victory
The home side have won two and lost three of their last five, the two defeats coming against Spartans FC and Clyde, back-to-back. Meanwhile, Forfar Athletic are in fine form with four wins and one draw in their last five, and they come into this game on the back of a four-game winning streak.
Forfar sit 4th in the League Two 2025/2026 table on 49 points from 35 games, while Annan Athletic are 7th on 40 points from the same number of games. This Annan Athletic vs Forfar Athletic prediction assesses that Forfar have struggled away from home this season, winning just four games, drawing five and losing eight, and have averaged just 1.18 goals per away game this campaign.
While it’s true that Forfar have struggled away from home this campaign, the odds on the visitors are very tempting and I think the visitors should have enough to edge this one. The Annan Athletic vs Forfar Athletic betting tips lean towards odds of 2.95 on the away side, which are huge, so I’ll be taking that along with Over 2.5 goals at 1.62 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.51. Ultimately, my Annan Athletic vs Forfar Athletic prediction is that Forfar should just edge out their rivals in this competitive fixture.
