Scotland FA Cup Β· Β·Round of 128

Brechin vs Strathspey Thistle

Garuda Lions Prediction: Brechin

2 – 1 Predicted score Β· 8% model probability

  • WhyHigher expected-goals rate in this fixture: 2.83 vs 1.42.
  • RiskNo bookmaker prices recorded yet, so this pick has not been checked against the market.
Brechin 66%
Draw 17%
Strathspey Thistle 16%

Confidence: Low  Β·  model-only, no market odds

Chance Brechin wins
66%
most likely outcome
Chance of a goal
98%
at least one goal in the match
Both teams score
72%
goals at both ends
Most likely score with our pick
2 – 1
8% of simulated outcomes

Brechin vs Strathspey Thistle overview

Garuda Lions analysis: Brechin vs Strathspey Thistle

model vs market on the 1X2
ProbabilityBrechinDrawStrathspey Thistle
Model66.2%17.4%16.4%
Marketβ€”β€”β€”
Final66.2%17.4%16.4%
Edgeβ€”β€”β€”

Confidence: Low

Why Brechin

  • Higher expected-goals rate in this fixture: 2.83 vs 1.42.
  • Better recent form: 3 wins in the last 6 vs 1 for the opposition.

Brechin vs Strathspey Thistle match preview

Brechin enters the match against Strathspey Thistle with a strong probability of winning at 66%. The model predicts a likely scoreline of 2-1, with Brechin expected to achieve 2.83 goals compared to Strathspey Thistle's 1.42. Recent form shows Brechin with mixed results, recording a draw, two wins, and two losses in their last five matches, while Strathspey Thistle has one win and two losses in their recent outings.

Historically, Brechin has dominated their encounters with Strathspey Thistle, winning 9 out of the last 10 matches, with no draws and only one victory for Strathspey Thistle. The model indicates an 80% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 72% likelihood that both teams will score, suggesting an engaging match ahead.

Scoreline probability

model grid

Every scoreline the model gives this fixture, 0 to 4+ goals a side. Darker means likelier.

Brechin ↓ / Strathspey Thi β†’ 0 1 2 3 4+ 0 1 6% 2 6% 8% 6% 3 8% 5% 4+ 8% 11% 8%

Goal probability

Chance of the match reaching each goal total, from the same grid.

1+ goals 98%
2+ goals 93%
3+ goals 80%
No goals 2%

Brechin and Strathspey Thistle expected goals

Brechin 2.83
Strathspey Thistle 1.42

Total expected goals: 4.25

Brechin and Strathspey Thistle attack and defence ratings

Brechin

Attack 1.13 +13%
Defence 1.00 +0%

Strathspey Thistle

Attack 0.94 -6%
Defence 1.33 +33%

Attack is goals scored relative to the league average (1.00); defence is goals conceded relative to that average, so a lower defence number is better. Green means better than the league, amber worse.

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Brechin vs Strathspey Thistle markets

Best value

the model's strongest selection per market
MarketModel pickProbabilityFair oddsEdgeBest price
1X2 Brechin 66.2% 1.51 β€” β€”
Over/Under 2.5 Over 2.5 79.7% 1.26 β€” β€”
Both teams to score Yes 72.0% 1.39 β€” β€”
Double chance 1X (home or draw) 83.6% 1.20 β€” β€”
Handicap -1 Brechin win 47.0% 2.13 β€” β€”

Fair odds = 1 / probability, the break-even price implied by the model. Best price is the top bookmaker quote on the 1X2 pick.

All probabilities

all probabilities from one model grid
MarketSelectionProbability
1X2Brechin66.2%
Draw17.4%
Strathspey Thistle16.4%
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.579.7%
Under 2.520.3%
Both teams to scoreYes72.0%
No28.0%
Double chance1X (home or draw)83.6%
12 (either side)82.6%
X2 (draw or away)33.8%
Handicap -1Brechin win47.0%
Push (exactly one goal)19.2%
Loss33.8%
Correct score (top 3)2-18.1%
3-17.7%
1-16.3%

Brechin vs Strathspey Thistle stats

Brechin and Strathspey Thistle recent form

newest first
Brechin DLWWLW
Strathspey Thistle WLL

W = win, D = draw, L = loss, in each team's last 6 completed matches.

Brechin vs Strathspey Thistle head-to-head

Last 10 meetings

9Brechin wins 0Draws 1Strathspey Thistle wins
DateHomeAwayCompetitionScore
2025-12-13Strathspey ThistleBrechinFootball League - Highland League1-0
2025-08-02BrechinStrathspey ThistleFootball League - Highland League3-0
2025-03-26Strathspey ThistleBrechinFootball League - Highland League1-4
2024-09-07BrechinStrathspey ThistleFootball League - Highland League7-0
2024-01-27Strathspey ThistleBrechinFootball League - Highland League1-6
2023-09-16BrechinStrathspey ThistleFootball League - Highland League5-0
2023-01-28BrechinStrathspey ThistleFootball League - Highland League6-0
2022-09-03Strathspey ThistleBrechinFootball League - Highland League0-5
2022-03-19Strathspey ThistleBrechinFootball League - Highland League1-3
2021-10-30BrechinStrathspey ThistleFootball League - Highland League7-3

League and cup meetings from our records and provider history.

Brechin vs Strathspey Thistle odds

No bookmaker odds yet

Bookmakers usually price a fixture ~14 days before kickoff. We record snapshots twice a day, so the comparison table and price movement will appear here as soon as the market opens. Until then every probability on this page is model-only.

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