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As Dumbarton prepares to host Cove Rangers in the Scottish League Cup on July 25, 2026, both teams are seeking to improve their recent performances. Dumbarton enters the match after a disappointing run, having failed to secure a victory in their last five outings. This lack of form may impact their confidence as they approach the game, needing to reinforce their defensive structure while finding a way to create scoring opportunities.
Conversely, Cove Rangers have experienced a slight uptick, managing to secure one win in their last five matches, indicating that while they are not in peak form, there are glimpses of potential. Their ability to convert chances will be crucial, especially against a Dumbarton side struggling to find their rhythm.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.54 for a home win and 2.34 for an away victory, reflecting the competitive nature of this contest. Model predictions show a close contest, with a 37.6% probability for a home win and 37.5% for an away win, while a draw sits at 23.7%. Given the current form and tactical implications, this match is likely to be evenly contested, with both teams aiming for a much-needed victory. As always in football, the outcome remains uncertain.
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| Dumbarton 36% |
Draw 24.8% |
Cove 39.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.58 | 3.7 | 2.35 | |
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2.51 | 3.6 | 2.3 | |
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2.58 | 3.79 | 2.38 | |
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2.55 | 3.75 | 2.36 |
Latest Results
| 18.07.26 East Kilbride FC – Dumbarton – 5:3 14.07.26 Dunfermline Athletic – Dumbarton – 4:1 11.07.26 Dumbarton – St. Mirren – 0:4 30.06.26 Ayr United – Dumbarton – 3:0 20.06.26 Linlithgow Rose – Dumbarton – 4:3 |
21.07.26 Dunfermline Athletic – Cove Rangers – 5:0 18.07.26 Cove Rangers – St. Mirren – 0:4 14.07.26 Cove Rangers – East Kilbride FC – 3:2 11.07.26 Cove Rangers – St. Johnstone FC – 2:4 07.07.26 Cove Rangers – Inverness CT – 1:4 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 12.04.25 Dumbarton – Cove Rangers – 1:3 22.02.25 Cove Rangers – Dumbarton – 2:1 02.11.24 Dumbarton – Cove Rangers – 0:3 17.08.24 Cove Rangers – Dumbarton – 1:1 23.04.22 Cove Rangers – Dumbarton – 1:0 |
Standings
2026/27
Group A
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Queen’s Park | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 2 | Aberdeen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 3 | Kelty Hearts | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:5 | 5 |
| 4 | Queen of South | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 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 | Aberdeen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 8 | Edinburgh City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 6 |
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