Alloa Athletic vs Stranraer predictions, Jul 18, 2026

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As Alloa Athletic prepares to host Stranraer FC in the Scottish League Cup on July 18, 2026, both teams will be keen to improve their current standings. Alloa Athletic enters this match after securing one victory in their last three outings, indicating a slight uptick in form as they look to capitalize on home advantage. Their tactical approach often emphasizes solid defensive organization paired with quick transitions in attack, which could pose challenges for Stranraer’s back line.

Meanwhile, Stranraer FC has struggled recently, failing to secure any wins in their last three matches. This lack of form may impact their confidence and overall performance on the pitch. With odds of 1.35 favoring Alloa as the home side compared to Stranraer’s 7.28, the bookmakers clearly see the hosts as the likely contenders for three points.

Both teams will need to adapt their strategies in what promises to be a competitive match. Alloa’s recent home performance could give them the edge, but Stranraer’s resilience should not be underestimated. As such, while Alloa appears to be the favorite, the unpredictability of cup competitions means that outcomes remain uncertain.

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Alloa 66%

Draw 20.2%

Stranraer 13.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

Outrights of Scottish League Cup Alloa: 0.52% Stranraer: 0.11%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.36	4.60	7.50
	1.52	4.47	4.29
	1.36	4.75	7.50
	1.33	4.40	8.30
	1.57	4.30	3.70
	1.37	4.70	7.79
	1.36	4.80	7.40

Latest Results

14.07.26 Edinburgh City FC – Alloa Athletic – 2:0 30.06.26 Alloa Athletic – Livingston FC – 0:3 23.06.26 Alloa Athletic – Civil Service Strollers – 5:0 16.05.26 Stenhousemuir – Alloa Athletic – 0:1 13.05.26 Alloa Athletic – Stenhousemuir – 1:3

11.07.26 Stranraer FC – Ayr United – 2:3 04.07.26 Greenock Morton – Stranraer FC – 0:0 20.06.26 Stranraer FC – Larne FC – 0:0 02.05.26 Elgin City – Stranraer FC – 0:1 25.04.26 Stranraer FC – Stirling Albion – 1:1

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Alloa won 1.

Alloa may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, Alloa is the clear favorite.

In the last 10 head-to-head matches, Alloa won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 5 matches, and goals 12:11. (average 1.2:1.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Alloa won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 4:3. (average 1:0.8).

Latest Head To Head

12.08.25 Stranraer FC – Alloa Athletic – 2:1 07.04.18 Alloa Athletic – Stranraer FC – 0:1 24.02.18 Stranraer FC – Alloa Athletic – 1:0 23.12.17 Alloa Athletic – Stranraer FC – 1:0 14.10.17 Stranraer FC – Alloa Athletic – 2:0

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 (29.38%)

2. Rangers: 3.19 (23.03%)

3. Hearts: 7.17 (10.25%)

4. Aberdeen: 17 (4.32%)

5. Hibernian: 21 (3.5%)

6. Dundee Utd: 26 (2.82%)

7. Motherwell: 26 (2.82%)

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 (0.91%)

16. Ross County: 80.33 (0.91%)

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 (0.07%)

43. Forfar Athletic: 980.2 (0.07%)

44. Annan: 980.2 (0.07%)

45. Brora Rangers: 980.2 (0.07%)

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