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As East Fife prepares to host Linlithgow Rose in the Scottish League Cup on July 21, 2026, both teams come into the match with varying levels of recent form. East Fife has achieved one victory in their last two outings, indicating some fluctuations in performance that they will look to stabilize at home. Their tactical style, characterized by controlled possession and steady buildup play, will be critical as they aim to exploit any weaknesses in Linlithgow Rose’s defense.
On the other hand, Linlithgow Rose arrives with a slightly more favorable outcome, having won two of their last four matches. This recent success may bolster their confidence, and they will likely employ a more aggressive tactical approach, seeking to capitalize on counter-attacking opportunities against East Fife. The away squad presents a commendable challenge, though they will need to navigate the intricacies of playing away from home.
Bookmakers have East Fife favored at odds of 1.49, reflecting their slight edge as hosts, while Linlithgow Rose is offered at 5.16, indicative of the potential for an upset. This matchup promises to be competitive, with both sides eager to make their mark in the tournament, but as always, the unpredictability of football makes no outcome certain.
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| East Fife 55.8% |
Draw 22.1% |
Linlithgow 22% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1
Outrights of Scottish League Cup East Fife: 0.4% Linlithgow Rose: 0.23%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.63 | 4.00 | 4.33 | |
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1.68 | 4.26 | 3.79 | |
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1.65 | 4.05 | 4.55 | |
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1.6 | 4.15 | 4.3 | |
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1.65 | 4.15 | 3.7 | |
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1.7 | 4.41 | 3.91 | |
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1.65 | 4 | 4.5 |
Latest Results
| 14.07.26 East Fife – Greenock Morton – 2:0 11.07.26 Inverness CT – East Fife – 2:1 penalties 02.05.26 Cove Rangers – East Fife – 0:0 25.04.26 East Fife – Inverness CT – 1:1 18.04.26 Alloa Athletic – East Fife – 2:0 |
18.07.26 Linlithgow Rose – Inverness CT – 0:2 14.07.26 Linlithgow Rose – St. Johnstone FC – 0:2 11.07.26 Greenock Morton – Linlithgow Rose – 0:1 20.06.26 Linlithgow Rose – Dumbarton – 4:3 18.04.26 Bonnyrigg Rose – Linlithgow Rose – 1:2 |
Facts
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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