Scottish League Cup, on Sunday,
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On August 16, 2026, Heart of Midlothian faces Inverness CT at Tynecastle Stadium in a Scottish League Cup clash. This match poses intriguing dynamics, considering both teams’ recent performances.
Heart of Midlothian enters the contest struggling, with only one victory in their last five matches. Their inability to maintain consistency may hinder their attacking fluidity, while defensive vulnerabilities could be exploited by a confident Inverness side. The home advantage may provide a tactical boost, as Heart looks to regain form in front of their supporters.
In contrast, Inverness CT boasts impressive momentum, winning four of their last five encounters. This streak illustrates a team brimming with confidence and tactical cohesion. The away side has demonstrated a solid balance between defensive organization and opportunistic attacking play, which may prove critical in navigating a challenging away fixture.
Bookmakers have heavily favored Hearts at odds of 1.19 for a home win, reflecting the expectations of a stronger home performance. However, given Inverness’s recent success and tactical effectiveness, the match could present surprises. As both teams vie for progression in the tournament, fans can anticipate a competitive encounter with no guaranteed outcomes.
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| Hearts 77.9% |
Draw 15.8% |
Inverness 6.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0
Outrights of Scottish League Cup Hearts: 11.59% Inverness: 1.14%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.20 | 5.75 | 13.00 | |
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1.18 | 6.10 | 14.50 | |
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1.21 | 5.65 | 15.00 | |
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1.2 | 5.74 | 15.46 | |
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1.20 | 6.40 | 15.00 |
Latest Results
| 09.08.26 Heart of Midlothian – Dundee United – 4:0 06.08.26 SL Benfica – Heart of Midlothian – 6:1 01.08.26 Aberdeen FC – Heart of Midlothian – 2:1 28.07.26 Heart of Midlothian – Sturm Graz – 0:2 21.07.26 Sturm Graz – Heart of Midlothian – 4:0 |
08.08.26 Arbroath – Inverness CT – 0:0 01.08.26 Inverness CT – Dunfermline Athletic – 0:0 25.07.26 Greenock Morton – Inverness CT – 0:1 21.07.26 Inverness CT – St. Johnstone FC – 1:0 18.07.26 Linlithgow Rose – Inverness CT – 0:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 25.07.21 Heart of Midlothian – Inverness CT – 1:0 24.04.21 Heart of Midlothian – Inverness CT – 3:0 26.02.21 Inverness CT – Heart of Midlothian – 1:1 07.11.20 Heart of Midlothian – Inverness CT – 2:1 06.10.20 Heart of Midlothian – Inverness CT – 1:0 |
Standings
Main
Group A
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Aberdeen | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:2 | 12 |
| 2 | Queen’s Park | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 9 |
| 3 | Kelty Hearts | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:8 | 5 |
| 4 | Queen of South | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6:8 | 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 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 9 |
| 3 | Arbroath | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 6 |
| 4 | Stirling | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 5 | Spartans | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:9 | 3 |
Group C
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | St. Mirren | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:4 | 9 |
| 2 | Dunfermline | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:4 | 9 |
| 3 | East Kilbride | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:10 | 6 |
| 4 | Dumbarton | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6:13 | 3 |
| 5 | Cove Rangers | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:13 | 3 |
Group D
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Ross County | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11:3 | 11 |
| 2 | Dundee FC | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14:3 | 10 |
| 3 | Clyde | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | 6 |
| 4 | Airdrieonians | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 5 | Annan | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:16 | 0 |
Group E
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Stenhousemuir | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 10 |
| 2 | Partick Thistle | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:3 | 9 |
| 3 | Livingston | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11:1 | 8 |
| 4 | Forfar Athletic | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:15 | 3 |
| 5 | Brechin | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:13 | 0 |
Group F
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Inverness | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 11 |
| 2 | East Fife | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 9 |
| 3 | St Johnstone | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Linlithgow Rose | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | 3 |
| 5 | Morton | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0:7 | 0 |
Group G
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Ayr | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:3 | 12 |
| 2 | Falkirk | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:2 | 7 |
| 3 | Edinburgh City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 6 |
| 4 | Alloa | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4:9 | 4 |
| 5 | Stranraer | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:10 | 1 |
Group H
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kilmarnock | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:0 | 9 |
| 2 | Hamilton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7:2 | 8 |
| 3 | Raith | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 8 |
| 4 | Peterhead | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:3 | 5 |
| 5 | Elgin City | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:12 | 0 |
Ranking of second-placed teams
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Dundee FC | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14:3 | 10 |
| 2 | Partick Thistle | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:3 | 9 |
| 3 | Dunfermline | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:4 | 9 |
| 4 | Queen’s Park | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 9 |
| 5 | East Fife | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 9 |
| 6 | Montrose | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 9 |
| 7 | Hamilton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7:2 | 8 |
| 8 | Falkirk | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:2 | 7 |
Scottish League Cup Outrights
1. Celtic: 2.5 (32.45%)
2. Rangers: 3.21 (25.29%)
3. Hearts: 7 (11.59%)
4. Aberdeen: 16.67 (4.87%)
5. Hibernian: 20.33 (3.99%)
6. Dundee Utd: 22.67 (3.58%)
7. Motherwell: 25.17 (3.22%)
8. Dundee FC: 33.17 (2.45%)
9. Kilmarnock: 34 (2.39%)
10. St. Mirren: 41 (1.98%)
11. Dunfermline: 41 (1.98%)
12. Partick: 50.33 (1.61%)
13. Inverness: 71.33 (1.14%)
14. Ayr: 80.33 (1.01%)
15. Ross County: 97 (0.84%)
16. Queen’s Park: 100.2 (0.81%)
17. Stenhousemuir: 100.33 (0.81%)
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