Annan Athletic come into this one with a strong home scoring record, having hit 29 goals in 15 league games at their own ground, and they have also found the net in four of their last five in all competitions listed here. Stranraer are no strangers to away goals either, with 21 scored in 15 away league matches and exactly 21 conceded on the road, which is a decent sign for both sides to get chances.

The recent scoring patterns point the same way. Annan have scored at least twice in three of their last four league matches, while Stranraer have produced three goals against Clyde FC on 24 March and have scored in five of their last six league outings. That kind of output fits a match where both attacks can make an impact, even if the projected 1-1 scoreline leaves room for a tighter contest than the attacking runs might suggest.

At the same time, neither defence has a clean-sheet profile strong enough to inspire confidence. Stranraer have gone seven games without a clean sheet in the league, and Annan have conceded in five of their last six. Their two league meetings this season also leaned towards shared scoring, with a 2-2 draw at Annan in December and a 0-0 at Stranraer in February, so the balance is mixed rather than one-sided.

Annan do have a useful edge in the head-to-head, with no losses in eight straight meetings, but that is more of a safety net than a reason to force a result pick here. The better angle is still that both teams have been finding the net regularly, and Stranraer’s away record suggests they are capable of contributing even if they do not control the game.

My prediction is Both Teams To Score at 8/13. Annan have scored in most of their recent league matches and have a strong home return, Stranraer have scored in five of their last six and failed to keep a clean sheet in seven straight, and both sides have already shared goals in the 2-2 meeting at Annan earlier this season. The xG line of 1.3 to 1.4 also fits a game where each side can get on the board, even if the 1-1 call leaves the chance of a narrow miss for BTTS.