The spotlight will be on Raith Rovers and Arbroath in the Scottish Championship on 12.09.2026. With both teams so evenly matched, predicting the outcome becomes a challenge. Our comprehensive analysis covers everything from past performances and tactical setups to player statistics and recent form. Dive into our detailed prediction to get a better sense of which team, Raith Rovers or Arbroath, might edge out the other in this crucial match. Your betting decisions could benefit greatly from our expert insights.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Partick | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5/1 | 11 |
| 3 | Raith Rovers | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7/3 | 10 |
| 4 | Arbroath | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4/4 | 8 |
| 5 | Livingston | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4/4 | 6 |
Raith Rovers vs Arbroath Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Arbroath | Raith Rovers | 18.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Raith Rovers | Arbroath | 10.01.2026 | 2-3 |
| Championship | Arbroath | Raith Rovers | 22.11.2025 | 0-0 |
| Championship | Raith Rovers | Arbroath | 27.09.2025 | 3-0 |
| Championship | Raith Rovers | Arbroath | 03.05.2024 | 5-0 |
| Championship | Arbroath | Raith Rovers | 01.03.2024 | 3-2 |
| Championship | Raith Rovers | Arbroath | 30.12.2023 | 2-2 |
| Championship | Arbroath | Raith Rovers | 13.12.2023 | 1-2 |
| Championship | Raith Rovers | Arbroath | 15.04.2023 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Arbroath | Raith Rovers | 04.02.2023 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Inverness CT | Raith Rovers | 05.09.2026 | 0-2 |
| Championship | Dunfermline | Raith Rovers | 28.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Raith Rovers | Ayr Utd | 22.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Championship | Queen's Park | Raith Rovers | 08.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Championship | Raith Rovers | Stenhousemuir | 01.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Raith Rovers | Heart Of Midlothian | 24.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| League Cup | Raith Rovers | Peterhead | 21.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| League Cup | Hamilton Academical | Raith Rovers | 18.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| League Cup | Kilmarnock | Raith Rovers | 14.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| League Cup | Raith Rovers | Elgin City | 11.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Arbroath | Dunfermline | 05.09.2026 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Arbroath | Livingston | 29.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Morton | Arbroath | 22.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Championship | Arbroath | Inverness CT | 08.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Championship | Ayr Utd | Arbroath | 01.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| League Cup | Arbroath | Stirling Albion | 25.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| League Cup | Arbroath | Montrose | 21.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| League Cup | Dundee Utd | Arbroath | 18.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Arbroath | Heart Of Midlothian | 14.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| League Cup | Spartans | Arbroath | 11.07.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Raith Rovers VS Arbroath
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Raith Rovers vs Arbroath
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Raith Rovers vs Arbroath
htmlTwo points. That's all that separates third-placed Raith Rovers from fourth-placed Arbroath heading into this Scottish Championship clash at Stark's Park. It sounds close. But dig into the numbers, and a clearer picture starts to emerge.
Raith have been the form side of the early season. Ten points from five games, seven goals scored, just three conceded. They've already beaten Ayr United twice and grabbed a statement win away at Queen's Park. This is a team that knows how to win football matches.
Arbroath, meanwhile, are quietly building something. Eight points from five games isn't bad at all. They beat Livingston at home and took Morton apart on the road. But their goals scored column — just four — tells you they're grinding results rather than flowing through teams.
Here's what you need to watch for in this one. The head-to-head record is absolutely fascinating. These two have met 20 times in recent years and the results swing wildly. Raith destroyed Arbroath 5-0 at home in May 2024. Then 3-0 in September 2025. When Raith have home advantage in this fixture, they tend to dominate. Their home record in this rivalry reads remarkably well.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Arbroath being scrappy underdogs. They actually won the last meeting 2-1 back in April. But that was at Gayfield. Coming to Stark's Park is a very different proposition, and the data backs that up firmly.
Here's the surprising statistical insight that could genuinely matter for your bets. In the last six head-to-head meetings, five have produced goals at both ends. Both teams to score looks like genuine value here, regardless of who wins the game. At the same time, Raith's home record in this fixture makes the handicap market worth exploring.
The odds have Raith at 1.95, and I think that's fair rather than particularly generous. The draw at 3.20 is where I'd look for extra value if you want a safety net. Arbroath at 3.80 feels about right given how poor their away record is in this specific fixture.
My bold prediction? Raith win this 2-1. Arbroath grab a goal, as they so often do in this rivalry, but Raith's superior firepower at home proves the difference. Back both teams to score alongside a Raith Rovers win as your main play.
Scottish Championship football at its most competitive. Saturday can't come soon enough.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. McMullan | Scotland | 30 | Midfielder | 181 cm | n/a |
| R. Chin | England | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Callachan | Scotland | 33 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 74 kg |
| R. Flynn | Scotland | 38 | Midfielder | 171 cm | 60 kg |
| L. Kenny | Scotland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
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