Scottish League Cup, on Sunday,
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As Stenhousemuir gears up to face Motherwell in the Scottish League Cup on August 16, 2026, fans can expect an intriguing contest at Ochilview Park. Stenhousemuir enters the match with an impressive run, having won 4 of their last 5 matches. This strong performance underscores their tactical strength in front of goal and solid defensive structure, which will be pivotal against a formidable opponent.
On the other hand, Motherwell has also shown resilience with 3 wins from their last 5 encounters, demonstrating their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Their attacking options and experience in high-stakes matches will be crucial as they aim to assert dominance.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 8.7 for a Stenhousemuir win compared to a slim 1.3 for Motherwell, indicating a clear expectation of an away victory. Our model suggests a 47.5% probability for an away win, contrasted with a mere 16.1% for Stenhousemuir. While recent form favors the visitors, the unpredictability of cup competitions means that Stenhousemuir will be eager to upset the odds on home turf. As such, fans and bettors alike should prepare for a competitive encounter that could swing in either direction.
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| Stenhousemuir 10.5% |
Draw 18% |
Motherwell 71.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 0:2
Outrights of Scottish League Cup Motherwell: 3.22% Stenhousemuir: 0.81%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8.2 | 5.3 | 1.3 | |
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9.65 | 5.05 | 1.3 | |
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9.42 | 5.14 | 1.3 | |
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8.6 | 5.4 | 1.32 |
Latest Results
| 08.08.26 Stenhousemuir – Greenock Morton – 2:0 01.08.26 Raith Rovers – Stenhousemuir – 1:1 25.07.26 Stenhousemuir – Livingston FC – 1:0 penalties 21.07.26 Partick Thistle – Stenhousemuir – 2:3 penalties 18.07.26 Brechin City – Stenhousemuir – 1:2 |
09.08.26 Motherwell FC – Falkirk FC – 0:0 06.08.26 HJK Helsinki – Motherwell FC – 1:1 02.08.26 Hibernian FC – Motherwell FC – 1:2 30.07.26 HB Tórshavn – Motherwell FC – 0:3 23.07.26 Motherwell FC – HB Tórshavn – 2:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 19.07.25 Stenhousemuir – Motherwell FC – 0:1 |
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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