Airdrieonians vs Annan Athletic predictions, Jul 18, 2026

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The upcoming Scottish League Cup clash between Airdrieonians FC and Annan Athletic on July 18, 2026, promises to be an intriguing contest as the teams meet at Airdrieonians’ home ground. Recent performances reveal contrasting trajectories, with Airdrieonians enduring a challenging spell, having failed to secure a victory in their last five matches. This slump may raise concerns regarding their confidence and tactical execution.

In contrast, Annan Athletic enters the fixture with a more favorable outlook, having won two of their last five games. This recent success provides them with a psychological edge, suggesting a more cohesive team dynamic and adaptability in their gameplay.

Bookmakers place Airdrieonians as favorites with odds of 1.33 for a home win, reflecting confidence in their ability to capitalize on home advantage. The model prediction further emphasizes this, assigning a 62% likelihood of an Airdrieonians victory, while the odds for an away win rest at 7.49.

Despite Airdrieonians’ recent struggles, the home setting can often invigorate a side, making it a must-watch encounter. While statistical indicators favor Airdrieonians, football is unpredictable, and Annan Athletic will undoubtedly be looking to capitalize on any vulnerabilities shown by their opponents.

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Airdrieonians 68.8%

Draw 19.2%

Annan 12%

Outrights of Scottish League Cup Airdrieonians: 0.4% Annan: 0.08%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.34	4.75	7.75
	1.34	4.95	7.70
	1.32	4.45	8.55
	1.32	4.55	7.05
	1.34	4.90	7.60

Latest Results

14.07.26 Clyde – Airdrieonians FC – 1:0 11.07.26 Dundee FC – Airdrieonians FC – 4:2 07.07.26 Airdrieonians FC – Falkirk FC – 1:2 04.07.26 Ayr United – Airdrieonians FC – 2:1 27.06.26 Airdrieonians FC – Elgin City – 1:1

14.07.26 Annan Athletic – Dundee FC – 0:5 11.07.26 Annan Athletic – Ross County – 1:4 30.06.26 Gretna 2008 – Annan Athletic – 2:4 27.06.26 Annan Athletic – Queens Park FC – 0:0 23.06.26 Annan Athletic – Johnstone Burgh – 4:1

Facts

Airdrieonians has suffered several defeats recently (last 5 games: 0 wins).

Annan has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Airdrieonians may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Recently, Annan has had a series of home games.

In this match, Airdrieonians is the undisputed favorite.

In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Airdrieonians won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 9:8. (average 2.3:2).

Including home matches between the teams, Airdrieonians won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 5:3. (average 2.5:1.5).

Latest Head To Head

10.07.21 Airdrieonians FC – Annan Athletic – 1:2 penalties 24.07.18 Airdrieonians FC – Annan Athletic – 4:1 09.07.16 Annan Athletic – Airdrieonians FC – 2:3 25.07.15 Annan Athletic – Airdrieonians FC – 3:1

Standings

2026/27

Group A

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Queen’s Park	2	2	0	0	0	5:1	6
2	Aberdeen	1	1	0	0	0	2:0	3
3	Kelty Hearts	2	0	1	0	1	1:3	2
4	Queen of South	1	0	0	1	0	1:1	1
5	Brora Rangers	2	0	0	0	2	1:5	0

Group B

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Stirling	2	1	0	0	1	3:2	3
2	Arbroath	1	1	0	0	0	2:1	3
3	Montrose	1	1	0	0	0	1:0	3
4	Dundee Utd	2	1	0	0	1	1:1	3
5	Spartans	2	0	0	0	2	2:5	0

Group C

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	St. Mirren	1	1	0	0	0	4:0	3
2	East Kilbride	2	1	0	0	1	5:3	3
3	Cove Rangers	1	1	0	0	0	3:2	3
4	Dunfermline	2	1	0	0	1	4:4	3
5	Dumbarton	2	0	0	0	2	1:8	0

Group D

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Dundee FC	2	2	0	0	0	9:2	6
2	Ross County	1	1	0	0	0	4:1	3
3	Clyde	1	1	0	0	0	1:0	3
4	Airdrieonians	2	0	0	0	2	2:5	0
5	Annan	2	0	0	0	2	1:9	0

Group E

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Partick Thistle	2	2	0	0	0	10:0	6
2	Livingston	1	1	0	0	0	2:0	3
3	Stenhousemuir	1	1	0	0	0	2:0	3
4	Forfar Athletic	2	0	0	0	2	0:6	0
5	Brechin	2	0	0	0	2	0:8	0

Group F

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	East Fife	2	1	0	1	0	3:1	4
2	St Johnstone	1	1	0	0	0	2:0	3
3	Linlithgow Rose	2	1	0	0	1	1:2	3
4	Inverness	1	0	1	0	0	1:1	2
5	Morton	2	0	0	0	2	0:3	0

Group G

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Ayr	2	2	0	0	0	4:2	6
2	Falkirk	2	1	0	0	1	5:1	3
3	Edinburgh City	2	1	0	0	1	2:5	3
4	Stranraer	1	0	0	0	1	2:3	0
5	Alloa	1	0	0	0	1	0:2	0

Group H

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Raith	2	1	0	1	0	3:1	4
2	Peterhead	2	1	0	0	1	3:2	3
3	Hamilton	1	1	0	0	0	1:0	3
4	Kilmarnock	1	0	1	0	0	0:0	2
5	Elgin City	2	0	0	0	2	2:6	0

Ranking of second-placed teams

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Falkirk	2	1	0	0	1	5:1	3
2	Ross County	1	1	0	0	0	4:1	3
3	East Kilbride	2	1	0	0	1	5:3	3
4	Livingston	1	1	0	0	0	2:0	3
5	St Johnstone	1	1	0	0	0	2:0	3
6	Aberdeen	1	1	0	0	0	2:0	3
7	Peterhead	2	1	0	0	1	3:2	3
8	Arbroath	1	1	0	0	0	2:1	3

Scottish League Cup Outrights

1. Celtic: 2.5 (29.43%)

2. Rangers: 3.25 (22.64%)

3. Hearts: 7 (10.51%)

4. Aberdeen: 17 (4.33%)

5. Hibernian: 21 (3.5%)

6. Dundee Utd: 26 (2.83%)

7. Motherwell: 26 (2.83%)

8. Dundee FC: 27.33 (2.69%)

9. St. Mirren: 41 (1.79%)

10. Falkirk: 61.33 (1.2%)

11. Kilmarnock: 63 (1.17%)

12. Partick: 65.67 (1.12%)

13. St Johnstone: 65.67 (1.12%)

14. Livingston: 68 (1.08%)

15. Raith: 80.33 (0.92%)

16. Ross County: 80.33 (0.92%)

17. Queen’s Park: 83.67 (0.88%)

18. Arbroath: 83.67 (0.88%)

19. Ayr: 87.83 (0.84%)

20. Inverness: 100.33 (0.73%)

21. Stenhousemuir: 100.33 (0.73%)

22. East Kilbride: 112.83 (0.65%)

23. Dunfermline: 117 (0.63%)

24. Hamilton: 117 (0.63%)

25. Queen of the South: 133.67 (0.55%)

26. Montrose: 142 (0.52%)

27. Alloa: 142 (0.52%)

28. Clyde: 158.67 (0.46%)

29. Cove Rangers: 175.33 (0.42%)

30. Peterhead: 175.33 (0.42%)

31. East Fife: 183.67 (0.4%)

32. Airdrieonians: 183.67 (0.4%)

33. Stirling: 192 (0.38%)

34. Kelty Hearts: 217 (0.34%)

35. Linlithgow Rose: 275.33 (0.27%)

36. Morton: 275.33 (0.27%)

37. Edinburgh City: 317 (0.23%)

38. Spartans: 567 (0.13%)

39. Dumbarton: 650.33 (0.11%)

40. Stranraer: 650.33 (0.11%)

41. Elgin City: 733.67 (0.1%)

42. Brechin: 980.2 (0.08%)

43. Forfar Athletic: 980.2 (0.08%)

44. Annan: 980.2 (0.08%)

45. Brora Rangers: 980.2 (0.08%)

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