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As Falkirk FC prepares to host Stranraer FC in the Scottish League Cup on July 25, 2026, recent form and performance trends point towards a potentially one-sided contest. Falkirk enters the match with an impressive record, having secured victory in 3 of their last 5 outings. Their tactical approach has demonstrated offensive efficiency and solid defensive organization, suggesting that they will be confident playing in front of their home crowd.
Conversely, Stranraer will be looking to turn around a disappointing spell, having failed to register a win in their last 5 matches. This poor run of form highlights vulnerabilities in their gameplay, particularly in defense, where they have struggled to contain opposing attacks. The odds heavily favor Falkirk at 1.17 for a home victory, while Stranraer’s long odds at 12.7 reflect the challenges they face.
While Falkirk’s recent form suggests they are well-positioned for success, football can be unpredictable. Stranraer will need to reassess their strategy and capitalize on any opportunities if they hope to salvage a positive result. Overall, while trends favor Falkirk, the outcome is never certain in football.
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| Falkirk 78.9% |
Draw 13.9% |
Stranraer 7.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.16 | 7.10 | 12.50 | |
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1.14 | 6.05 | 14.00 | |
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1.19 | 6.5 | 13.71 | |
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1.17 | 7.00 | 12.00 |
Latest Results
| 21.07.26 Alloa Athletic – Falkirk FC – 2:1 penalties 18.07.26 Falkirk FC – Racing Genk – 1:0 14.07.26 Falkirk FC – Ayr United – 0:1 11.07.26 Edinburgh City FC – Falkirk FC – 0:5 07.07.26 Airdrieonians FC – Falkirk FC – 1:2 |
21.07.26 Stranraer FC – Edinburgh City FC – 0:2 18.07.26 Alloa Athletic – Stranraer FC – 3:2 penalties 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 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 01.02.20 Stranraer FC – Falkirk FC – 1:1 30.11.19 Falkirk FC – Stranraer FC – 3:0 21.09.19 Stranraer FC – Falkirk FC – 0:3 16.07.19 Falkirk FC – Stranraer FC – 1:0 06.09.14 Stranraer FC – Falkirk FC – 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 |
Scottish League Cup Outrights
1. Celtic: 2.5 (31.19%)
2. Rangers: 3.25 (23.99%)
3. Hearts: 7 (11.14%)
4. Aberdeen: 17 (4.59%)
5. Hibernian: 21 (3.71%)
6. Dundee Utd: 26 (3%)
7. Motherwell: 26 (3%)
8. Dundee FC: 26 (3%)
9. St. Mirren: 41 (1.9%)
10. Partick: 65.4 (1.19%)
11. St Johnstone: 65.4 (1.19%)
12. Kilmarnock: 65.4 (1.19%)
13. Livingston: 65.4 (1.19%)
14. Raith: 80.2 (0.97%)
15. Ross County: 80.2 (0.97%)
16. Ayr: 80.2 (0.97%)
17. Queen’s Park: 80.2 (0.97%)
18. Inverness: 100.2 (0.78%)
19. Stenhousemuir: 100.2 (0.78%)
20. Dunfermline: 110.2 (0.71%)
21. Hamilton: 110.2 (0.71%)
22. Montrose: 120.2 (0.65%)
23. Queen of the South: 120.2 (0.65%)
24. Clyde: 130.2 (0.6%)
25. East Fife: 150.2 (0.52%)
26. Kelty Hearts: 180.2 (0.43%)
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