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As St. Mirren prepares to host Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish League Cup on July 26, 2026, both teams arrive with commendable recent form. St. Mirren enters this fixture on a winning streak, having secured victory in all of their last four matches. Their confidence and momentum could play a pivotal role, especially as they leverage home advantage. The team’s tactical approach often emphasizes a solid defensive structure complemented by quick transitions, which has proven effective in their recent encounters.
Dunfermline Athletic, on the other hand, has demonstrated resilience, winning four of their last five matches. Their ability to adapt tactically—balancing possession play with swift counterattacks—makes them a formidable opponent. Given their recent performances, Dunfermline will aim to capitalize on any defensive lapses from St. Mirren, particularly if they can exploit the wings.
Bookmakers have positioned St. Mirren as slight favorites at 2.09 odds for a home win, while Dunfermline’s odds sit at 3.18. With both teams showing strong form, a balanced outcome appears likely, and a predicted final score of 1:1 reflects the competitive nature of this match. Fans can expect an engaging encounter as both sides seek to advance in the tournament.
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| St. Mirren 44.7% |
Draw 26.3% |
Dunfermline 29% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Outrights of Scottish League Cup St. Mirren: 1.9% Dunfermline: 0.71%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.05 | 3.50 | 3.20 | |
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2.06 | 3.42 | 3.11 | |
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2.09 | 3.6 | 3.18 | |
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2.06 | 3.55 | 3.20 |
Latest Results
| 21.07.26 St. Mirren – East Kilbride FC – 4:3 18.07.26 Cove Rangers – St. Mirren – 0:4 11.07.26 Dumbarton – St. Mirren – 0:4 27.06.26 Arbroath – St. Mirren – 2:4 25.05.26 St. Mirren – Partick Thistle – 1:0 |
21.07.26 Dunfermline Athletic – Cove Rangers – 5:0 14.07.26 Dunfermline Athletic – Dumbarton – 4:1 11.07.26 East Kilbride FC – Dunfermline Athletic – 3:0 04.07.26 Kelty Hearts – Dunfermline Athletic – 0:3 27.06.26 Clyde – Dunfermline Athletic – 1:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 06.07.24 Dunfermline Athletic – St. Mirren – 0:1 13.07.21 St. Mirren – Dunfermline Athletic – 1:0 14.07.19 St. Mirren – Dunfermline Athletic – 2:3 10.03.18 St. Mirren – Dunfermline Athletic – 2:0 26.01.18 Dunfermline Athletic – St. Mirren – 1:2 |
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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