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In the upcoming Scottish League Cup clash on July 21, 2026, Dundee United will host Spartans FC at their home ground. Recent form suggests a strong advantage for the home side, with Dundee United securing victories in two of their last three matches. Their tactical approach has demonstrated resilience and an ability to exploit opponent weaknesses, particularly in transitioning from defense to attack.
Conversely, Spartans FC enters the fixture struggling to find form, having lost their last two matches without a win. This performance dip may affect their confidence and ability to challenge a well-established Dundee United side. The bookmakers reflect this disparity, offering odds of 1.15 for a home win, compared to a significant 13.37 for an away victory.
Predictions based on current trends lean towards a Dundee United victory, with the anticipated final scoreline projected at 2-0. However, in a knockout competition like the Scottish League Cup, surprises can occur, and Spartans may look to capitalize on any complacency from the hosts. As such, while Dundee United appears the favorites, the outcome remains uncertain until the final whistle.
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| Dundee Utd 84.9% |
Draw 10.4% |
Spartans 4.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0
Outrights of Scottish League Cup Dundee Utd: 2.83% Spartans: 0.15%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.10 | 8.50 | 21.00 | |
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1.08 | 10.35 | 17.52 | |
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1.08 | 9.00 | 21.00 | |
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1.05 | 9.30 | 18.50 | |
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1.05 | 10.00 | 17.00 | |
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1.17 | 6.64 | 15.27 | |
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1.09 | 8.80 | 21.00 |
Latest Results
| 18.07.26 Dundee United – Arbroath – 3:0 14.07.26 Montrose FC – Dundee United – 1:0 11.07.26 Stirling Albion – Dundee United – 0:1 17.05.26 St. Mirren – Dundee United – 1:1 12.05.26 Dundee United – Livingston FC – 0:0 |
14.07.26 Spartans FC – Stirling Albion – 1:3 11.07.26 Spartans FC – Arbroath – 1:2 09.05.26 Spartans FC – Clyde – 1:1 05.05.26 Clyde – Spartans FC – 2:0 02.05.26 Stirling Albion – Spartans FC – 2:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 17.02.26 Dundee United – Spartans FC – 2:1 15.07.23 Spartans FC – Dundee United – 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 | Queen of South | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 4 |
| 4 | Kelty Hearts | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 2 |
| 5 | Brora Rangers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:8 | 0 |
Group B
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Dundee Utd | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 2 | Montrose | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 6 |
| 3 | Stirling | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 4 | Arbroath | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 3 |
| 5 | Spartans | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 0 |
Group C
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | St. Mirren | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:0 | 6 |
| 2 | East Kilbride | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:6 | 6 |
| 3 | Dunfermline | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 4 | Cove Rangers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 5 | Dumbarton | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:13 | 0 |
Group D
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Dundee FC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:2 | 6 |
| 2 | Ross County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Airdrieonians | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 4 | Clyde | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 5 | Annan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:12 | 0 |
Group E
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Partick Thistle | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11:1 | 8 |
| 2 | Stenhousemuir | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 3 | Livingston | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 4 |
| 4 | Forfar Athletic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:6 | 0 |
| 5 | Brechin | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:10 | 0 |
Group F
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | St Johnstone | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 6 |
| 2 | Inverness | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 5 |
| 3 | East Fife | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 4 |
| 4 | Linlithgow Rose | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 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 | Falkirk | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Edinburgh City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:7 | 3 |
| 4 | Alloa | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 2 |
| 5 | Stranraer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | 1 |
Group H
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Raith | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4:2 | 5 |
| 2 | Hamilton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 5 |
| 3 | Kilmarnock | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 5 |
| 4 | Peterhead | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 5 | Elgin City | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | 0 |
Ranking of second-placed teams
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Ross County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 2 | East Kilbride | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:6 | 6 |
| 3 | Stenhousemuir | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 4 | Aberdeen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 5 | Montrose | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 6 |
| 6 | Inverness | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 5 |
| 7 | Hamilton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 5 |
| 8 | Falkirk | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:1 | 3 |
Scottish League Cup Outrights
1. Celtic: 2.5 (29.48%)
2. Rangers: 3.21 (22.97%)
3. Hearts: 7.08 (10.4%)
4. Aberdeen: 17 (4.34%)
5. Hibernian: 21 (3.51%)
6. Dundee Utd: 26 (2.83%)
7. Motherwell: 26 (2.83%)
8. Dundee FC: 26 (2.83%)
9. St. Mirren: 41 (1.8%)
10. Partick: 65.67 (1.12%)
11. Falkirk: 65.67 (1.12%)
12. St Johnstone: 65.67 (1.12%)
13. Kilmarnock: 65.67 (1.12%)
14. Livingston: 65.67 (1.12%)
15. Raith: 80.33 (0.92%)
16. Ross County: 80.33 (0.92%)
17. Ayr: 80.33 (0.92%)
18. Queen’s Park: 80.33 (0.92%)
19. Arbroath: 80.33 (0.92%)
20. Inverness: 100.33 (0.73%)
21. Stenhousemuir: 100.33 (0.73%)
22. Dunfermline: 117 (0.63%)
23. East Kilbride: 117 (0.63%)
24. Hamilton: 117 (0.63%)
25. Queen of the South: 133.67 (0.55%)
26. Montrose: 142 (0.52%)
27. Airdrieonians: 150.33 (0.49%)
28. Clyde: 150.33 (0.49%)
29. Alloa: 150.33 (0.49%)
30. Cove Rangers: 167 (0.44%)
31. Peterhead: 167 (0.44%)
32. East Fife: 183.67 (0.4%)
33. Stirling: 183.67 (0.4%)
34. Kelty Hearts: 233.67 (0.32%)
35. Edinburgh City: 233.67 (0.32%)
36. Linlithgow Rose: 317 (0.23%)
37. Spartans: 480.2 (0.15%)
38. Stranraer: 580.2 (0.13%)
39. Forfar Athletic: 980.2 (0.08%)
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