vs Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Strathspey Thistle's most recent Highland League match ended in a 1-1 draw away to Inverurie Loco Works; before that they won 2-0 at Invergordon, 3-0 against Huntly and 2-1 at Turriff United, three wins in a row, and further back they lost 1-2 to Brora Rangers. In their last five rounds the record is three wins, one draw and one defeat. Forres Mechanics' most recent match ended in a 0-1 defeat at Wick Academy; before that they lost 1-2 to Formartine United and drew 1-1 at Deveronvale, and further back they beat Clachnacuddin 2-1 after a 1-2 defeat at Lossiemouth. In the head-to-head record Forres Mechanics have a clear edge, with four wins in the last five meetings including a 6-0 win this past February and a 6-1 win in August 2024, while Strathspey Thistle have never won in this series and have drawn only once, 3-3 in December 2024. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.