Football Result
Tommy Muir 40', 61'
Luca Ross 72', 79'
Verification of the Result Prediction
Power Comparison in the League
Game Stats
Team Formations
In a surprising turn of events in the Scottish League One, Annan Athletic delivered a dominant performance against Arbroath at Galabank, securing a resounding 5-1 victory. The pre-game AI prediction favored an Arbroath win, with only a 25.7% chance assigned to Annan Athletic, proving inaccurate as the home side defied expectations. Despite Arbroath's Billy King opening the scoring in the 17th minute, Annan responded emphatically with goals from Paul Smith, a Tommy Muir double, and a Luca Ross brace. Annan's superior finishing, converting 8 of their 12 shots into on-target attempts, contrasted sharply with Arbroath's struggles. Annan Athletic maintained a slight edge in possession with 53%. Late in the game, Annan's Aaron Brown received a red card.
This result marks a significant upset, especially considering Arbroath's recent form, which included three consecutive wins prior to this match. Annan Athletic, on the other hand, had been inconsistent, with two losses in their previous two games, making this victory all the more unexpected. Annan's upcoming game against Dumbarton will be a test of their ability to maintain this newfound momentum, especially considering Dumbarton's recent mixed results, which include a heavy defeat and a high-scoring victory. Arbroath, who will face Queen of the South in their next match, will need to regroup and address the defensive vulnerabilities exposed in this game to maintain their strong position in the league. The previous head-to-head games heavily favored Arbroath, making Annan Athletic's comprehensive win even more surprising. Annan's ability to convert chances, combined with Arbroath's defensive lapses, proved to be the deciding factor in this Scottish League One encounter.
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H2H Record before the game
Annan Athletic
Draws
Arbroath