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As Aberdeen FC prepares to host Kelty Hearts in the Scottish League Cup on July 25, 2026, recent form indicates a substantial gap between the two sides. Aberdeen enters the match on the back of a strong performance, having secured victories in 4 of their last 5 outings. This impressive run not only showcases their attacking prowess but also highlights a solid defensive unit, providing a well-rounded tactical advantage.
In contrast, Kelty Hearts will need to reverse recent trends, as they have managed to clinch only 2 wins from their last 5 matches, suggesting they may be struggling to find consistent form. The odds reflect this disparity, with bookmakers offering 1.08 for an Aberdeen win compared to a staggering 18.72 for Kelty Hearts’ success.
Tactically, Aberdeen are expected to leverage their home advantage, pressing high while utilizing width to exploit weaknesses in Kelty’s defense. Conversely, Kelty Hearts will need to adopt a resilient approach, perhaps focusing on counter-attacking play to capitalize on any gaps left by the home side.
While Aberdeen is favoured to win, the unpredictability of cup competitions means that surprises are always possible, keeping fans on their toes until the final whistle.
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| Aberdeen 84.7% |
Draw 10.6% |
Kelty Hearts 4.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:0
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.09 | 9.2 | 19.5 | |
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1.07 | 7.6 | 21 | |
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1.11 | 8.28 | 21.18 | |
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1.09 | 9 | 19 |
Latest Results
| 22.07.26 Queen of the South – Aberdeen FC – 1:4 18.07.26 Aberdeen FC – Queens Park FC – 2:1 14.07.26 Brora Rangers – Aberdeen FC – 0:2 11.07.26 Linfield FC – Aberdeen FC – 0:2 04.07.26 FC Twente – Aberdeen FC – 1:0 |
21.07.26 Kelty Hearts – Brora Rangers – 3:2 14.07.26 Kelty Hearts – Queens Park FC – 0:2 11.07.26 Queen of the South – Kelty Hearts – 1:2 penalties 04.07.26 Kelty Hearts – Dunfermline Athletic – 0:3 27.06.26 East Kilbride FC – Kelty Hearts – 4:0 |
Facts
Standings
2026/27
Group A
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Aberdeen | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Queen’s Park | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 3 | Kelty Hearts | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:5 | 5 |
| 4 | Queen of South | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 4 |
| 5 | Brora Rangers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3:11 | 0 |
Group B
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Dundee Utd | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Montrose | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 9 |
| 3 | Stirling | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 4 | Arbroath | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:6 | 3 |
| 5 | Spartans | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:9 | 0 |
Group C
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | St. Mirren | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:3 | 9 |
| 2 | Dunfermline | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 6 |
| 3 | East Kilbride | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:10 | 6 |
| 4 | Cove Rangers | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:11 | 3 |
| 5 | Dumbarton | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:13 | 0 |
Group D
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Ross County | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8:3 | 8 |
| 2 | Dundee FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10:3 | 7 |
| 3 | Clyde | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 4 | Airdrieonians | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 5 | Annan | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:16 | 0 |
Group E
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Partick Thistle | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:3 | 9 |
| 2 | Stenhousemuir | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 3 | Livingston | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11:1 | 7 |
| 4 | Brechin | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:10 | 0 |
| 5 | Forfar Athletic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:14 | 0 |
Group F
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Inverness | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 8 |
| 2 | East Fife | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 3 | St Johnstone | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:1 | 6 |
| 4 | Linlithgow Rose | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | 3 |
| 5 | Morton | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:6 | 0 |
Group G
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Ayr ✔ | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Edinburgh City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 6 |
| 3 | Falkirk | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Alloa | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 5 | Stranraer | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | 1 |
Group H
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Raith | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 8 |
| 2 | Kilmarnock | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 8 |
| 3 | Hamilton | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 5 |
| 4 | Peterhead | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 5 | Elgin City | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | 0 |
Ranking of second-placed teams
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Montrose | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 9 |
| 2 | Stenhousemuir | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 3 | Kilmarnock | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 8 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10:3 | 7 |
| 5 | East Fife | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 6 | Dunfermline | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 6 |
| 7 | Queen’s Park | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 8 | Edinburgh City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 6 |
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