Stirling Albion vs Montrose predictions, Jul 18, 2026

Jul 17, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Scottish League Cup, on Saturday,

Stirling

Montrose

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As Stirling Albion prepares to host Montrose in the Scottish League Cup on July 18, 2026, both teams arrive with mixed momentum. Stirling Albion has recorded one victory in their last three matches, indicating a struggle to find consistency. Meanwhile, Montrose also notched a solitary win in their previous trio of games, suggesting similar challenges with form.

From a tactical standpoint, Stirling Albion may rely on their home advantage to dictate play, emphasizing possession and creating scoring opportunities in front of their fans. However, they need to address defensive vulnerabilities that have emerged in their recent outings. Conversely, Montrose, with their away odds pegged at 1.91, may adopt a more counter-attacking approach, looking to exploit any gaps left by the hosts.

The bookmakers reflect a slight favor towards Montrose, but the odds of 3.46 for a Stirling Albion win indicate the potential for an upset. With both sides seeking to capitalize on their opponent’s weaknesses, fans can expect a competitive encounter. Ultimately, while trends suggest neither team is in peak form, the match remains wide open, and outcomes may hinge on tactical execution on the day.

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Stirling
26.4%		 Draw
25.8%		 Montrose
47.8%

Outrights of Scottish League Cup Montrose: 0.52% Stirling: 0.38%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Bwin 3.40 3.50 1.93
betsson 3.50 3.60 1.92
MarathonBet 3.59 3.50 1.87
WilliamHill 3.35 3.45 1.88
Pinnacle 3.52 3.67 1.94
Best for US Customers 3.50 3.60 1.95

Latest Results

14.07.26 Spartans FC – Stirling Albion – 1:3
11.07.26 Stirling Albion – Dundee United – 0:1
04.07.26 Tranent Juniors FC – Stirling Albion – 2:0
02.05.26 Stirling Albion – Spartans FC – 2:2
25.04.26 Stranraer FC – Stirling Albion – 1:1		 14.07.26 Montrose FC – Dundee United – 1:0
01.07.26 Montrose FC – Civil Service Strollers – 1:1
27.06.26 Forfar Athletic – Montrose FC – 1:1
02.05.26 Montrose FC – Stenhousemuir – 0:2
25.04.26 Queen of the South – Montrose FC – 2:2

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Stirling won 2.
  • Montrose may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Montrose is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Stirling won 9 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 30:26. (average 1.5:1.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Stirling won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 16:16. (average 1.5:1.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    23.09.25 Stirling Albion – Montrose FC – 1:2
    23.03.24 Stirling Albion – Montrose FC – 1:0
    06.02.24 Stirling Albion – Montrose FC – 0:2
    13.01.24 Montrose FC – Stirling Albion – 0:1
    23.09.23 Montrose FC – Stirling Albion – 1:0

    Standings

    2026/27

    Group A

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Queen’s Park 2 2 0 0 0 5:1 6
    2 Aberdeen 1 1 0 0 0 2:0 3
    3 Kelty Hearts 2 0 1 0 1 1:3 2
    4 Queen of South 1 0 0 1 0 1:1 1
    5 Brora Rangers 2 0 0 0 2 1:5 0

    Group B

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Stirling 2 1 0 0 1 3:2 3
    2 Arbroath 1 1 0 0 0 2:1 3
    3 Montrose 1 1 0 0 0 1:0 3
    4 Dundee Utd 2 1 0 0 1 1:1 3
    5 Spartans 2 0 0 0 2 2:5 0

    Group C

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 St. Mirren 1 1 0 0 0 4:0 3
    2 East Kilbride 2 1 0 0 1 5:3 3
    3 Cove Rangers 1 1 0 0 0 3:2 3
    4 Dunfermline 2 1 0 0 1 4:4 3
    5 Dumbarton 2 0 0 0 2 1:8 0

    Group D

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Dundee FC 2 2 0 0 0 9:2 6
    2 Ross County 1 1 0 0 0 4:1 3
    3 Clyde 1 1 0 0 0 1:0 3
    4 Airdrieonians 2 0 0 0 2 2:5 0
    5 Annan 2 0 0 0 2 1:9 0

    Group E

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Partick Thistle 2 2 0 0 0 10:0 6
    2 Livingston 1 1 0 0 0 2:0 3
    3 Stenhousemuir 1 1 0 0 0 2:0 3
    4 Forfar Athletic 2 0 0 0 2 0:6 0
    5 Brechin 2 0 0 0 2 0:8 0

    Group F

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 East Fife 2 1 0 1 0 3:1 4
    2 St Johnstone 1 1 0 0 0 2:0 3
    3 Linlithgow Rose 2 1 0 0 1 1:2 3
    4 Inverness 1 0 1 0 0 1:1 2
    5 Morton 2 0 0 0 2 0:3 0

    Group G

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Ayr 2 2 0 0 0 4:2 6
    2 Falkirk 2 1 0 0 1 5:1 3
    3 Edinburgh City 2 1 0 0 1 2:5 3
    4 Stranraer 1 0 0 0 1 2:3 0
    5 Alloa 1 0 0 0 1 0:2 0

    Group H

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Raith 2 1 0 1 0 3:1 4
    2 Peterhead 2 1 0 0 1 3:2 3
    3 Hamilton 1 1 0 0 0 1:0 3
    4 Kilmarnock 1 0 1 0 0 0:0 2
    5 Elgin City 2 0 0 0 2 2:6 0

    Ranking of second-placed teams

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Falkirk 2 1 0 0 1 5:1 3
    2 Ross County 1 1 0 0 0 4:1 3
    3 East Kilbride 2 1 0 0 1 5:3 3
    4 Livingston 1 1 0 0 0 2:0 3
    5 St Johnstone 1 1 0 0 0 2:0 3
    6 Aberdeen 1 1 0 0 0 2:0 3
    7 Peterhead 2 1 0 0 1 3:2 3
    8 Arbroath 1 1 0 0 0 2:1 3

    Scottish League Cup Outrights

    1. Celtic: 2.5 (29.43%)

    2. Rangers: 3.25 (22.64%)

    3. Hearts: 7 (10.51%)

    4. Aberdeen: 17 (4.33%)

    5. Hibernian: 21 (3.5%)

    6. Dundee Utd: 26 (2.83%)

    7. Motherwell: 26 (2.83%)

    8. Dundee FC: 27.33 (2.69%)

    9. St. Mirren: 41 (1.79%)

    10. Falkirk: 61.33 (1.2%)

    11. Kilmarnock: 63 (1.17%)

    12. Partick: 65.67 (1.12%)

    13. St Johnstone: 65.67 (1.12%)

    14. Livingston: 68 (1.08%)

    15. Raith: 80.33 (0.92%)

    16. Ross County: 80.33 (0.92%)

    17. Queen’s Park: 83.67 (0.88%)

    18. Arbroath: 83.67 (0.88%)

    19. Ayr: 87.83 (0.84%)

    20. Inverness: 100.33 (0.73%)

    21. Stenhousemuir: 100.33 (0.73%)

    22. East Kilbride: 112.83 (0.65%)

    23. Dunfermline: 117 (0.63%)

    24. Hamilton: 117 (0.63%)

    25. Queen of the South: 133.67 (0.55%)

    26. Montrose: 142 (0.52%)

    27. Alloa: 142 (0.52%)

    28. Clyde: 158.67 (0.46%)

    29. Cove Rangers: 175.33 (0.42%)

    30. Peterhead: 175.33 (0.42%)

    31. East Fife: 183.67 (0.4%)

    32. Airdrieonians: 183.67 (0.4%)

    33. Stirling: 192 (0.38%)

    34. Kelty Hearts: 217 (0.34%)

    35. Linlithgow Rose: 275.33 (0.27%)

    36. Morton: 275.33 (0.27%)

    37. Edinburgh City: 317 (0.23%)

    38. Spartans: 567 (0.13%)

    39. Dumbarton: 650.33 (0.11%)

    40. Stranraer: 650.33 (0.11%)

    41. Elgin City: 733.67 (0.1%)

    42. Brechin: 980.2 (0.08%)

    43. Forfar Athletic: 980.2 (0.08%)

    44. Annan: 980.2 (0.08%)

    45. Brora Rangers: 980.2 (0.08%)

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