Raith Rovers vs Peterhead predictions, Jul 21, 2026

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As Raith Rovers prepare to host Peterhead on July 21, 2026, in the Scottish League Cup, both teams are entering the fixture with mixed recent performances.

Raith Rovers, currently on home soil, have secured victories in 2 of their last 5 matches. Their tactical approach tends to emphasize ball possession, allowing them to control the tempo of the game and create goal-scoring opportunities. With their familiarity at home, they will look to exploit their opponents’ weaknesses, particularly in defense.

On the other hand, Peterhead arrives with a bit of momentum, having won 2 of their last 3 outings. Their style of play typically involves quick counter-attacks and solid defensive organization, elements that could prove vital in neutralizing Raith’s attacking threats. However, their away form may present challenges against a determined Raith side.

Bookmakers favor Raith Rovers, with odds at 1.22 for a home win, suggesting confidence in their ability to secure the points. A predicted scoreline of 2:0 reflects expectations of a solid performance from the hosts. However, in knockout competitions, anything is possible, making this matchup compelling and unpredictable.

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Raith 76.1%

Draw 15.1%

Peterhead 8.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

Outrights of Scottish League Cup Raith: 0.92% Peterhead: 0.44%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.22	6.25	9.50
	1.22	5.71	9.94
	1.21	6.30	11.00
	1.18	5.70	12.80
	1.19	5.55	9.70
	1.22	6.46	10.45
	1.21	6.20	11.00

Latest Results

18.07.26 Hamilton Academical – Raith Rovers – 2:1 penalties 14.07.26 Kilmarnock FC – Raith Rovers – 1:0 penalties 11.07.26 Raith Rovers – Elgin City – 3:1 30.06.26 Raith Rovers – Edinburgh City FC – 4:0 27.06.26 Raith Rovers – Hamilton Academical – 2:2

14.07.26 Elgin City – Peterhead – 1:3 11.07.26 Peterhead – Hamilton Academical – 0:1 02.07.26 Dundee FC 2 – Peterhead – 1:3 02.05.26 Peterhead – Kelty Hearts – 0:2 25.04.26 Hamilton Academical – Peterhead – 3:1

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Raith won 4.

Raith has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Peterhead may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, Raith is the obvious favorite.

In the last 8 head-to-head matches, Raith won 5 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 16:7. (average 2:0.9).

Including home matches between the teams, Raith won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 16:2. (average 3.2:0.4).

Latest Head To Head

13.07.22 Raith Rovers – Peterhead – 6:0 04.01.20 Raith Rovers – Peterhead – 2:1 23.11.19 Raith Rovers – Peterhead – 1:0 02.11.19 Peterhead – Raith Rovers – 2:0 14.09.19 Raith Rovers – Peterhead – 4:0

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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