Scotland - Scottish League Cup
Prediction :
Both teams to score
Table toppers Kilmarnock will make the trip to New Central Park in the fourth round of the Scottish League Cup. This will be the first time these two sides meet in competitive action. Kelty Hearts are in third place in Group H, while Kilmarnock are in first place. Let's head into the match prediction.
Kelty Hearts failed to live up to their billing as favorites last time out against East Fife in the Scottish League Cup.
The Hearts had home advantage in that match but still slumped to a 1-0 defeat. Alan Trouten, who scored in the 77th minute, was the reason for their downfall.
Before this, they romped to a 4-0 away victory against Brora Rangers. Robbie Cole was the standout player with a brace.
Kilmarnock are the current leaders in Group H of the Scottish League Cup. However, they find themselves level on points with second-placed Livingston despite having played fewer games.
In their most recent match, Killie beat the same team, Livingston, 1-0 at home. The strike was an own goal from Mohamed Sylla in the 31st minute.
Before this, they secured a 2-0 away victory against Brora Rangers in the first round. Ben Brannan and Djenairo Daniel got their names in the scoresheet in that match.
Kelty Hearts vs Kilmarnock Form
Kelty Hearts and Kilmarnock's standings in the Scottish League Cup
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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3
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Kelty Hearts and Kilmarnock Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Jul 2025 - Scottish League Cup
15 Jul 2025 - Scottish League Cup
8 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
5 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3 May 2025 - Scottish League One
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Jul 2025 - Scottish League Cup
8 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
5 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3 May 2025 - Scottish League One
19 Apr 2025 - Scottish League One
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Jul 2025 - Scottish League Cup
26 Apr 2025 - Scottish League One
12 Apr 2025 - Scottish League One
29 Mar 2025 - Scottish League One
15 Mar 2025 - Scottish League One
1 Mar 2025 - Scottish League One
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Jul 2025 - Scottish League Cup
12 Jul 2025 - Scottish League Cup
4 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
28 Jun 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
18 May 2025 - Scottish Premiership
14 May 2025 - Scottish Premiership
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Jul 2025 - Scottish League Cup
4 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
28 Jun 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
18 May 2025 - Scottish Premiership
10 May 2025 - Scottish Premiership
26 Apr 2025 - Scottish Premiership
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Jul 2025 - Scottish League Cup
14 May 2025 - Scottish Premiership
3 May 2025 - Scottish Premiership
12 Apr 2025 - Scottish Premiership
29 Mar 2025 - Scottish Premiership
1 Mar 2025 - Scottish Premiership
Kelty Hearts - Kilmarnock Key Points
- Kelty Hearts have seen both teams score in five of their last six home matches across all competitions.
- Kilmarnock have kept just two clean sheets in their last 21 away matches across all competitions.
- Kelty Hearts have failed to score in just one of their last ten matches across all competitions.
- Kelty Hearts have seen both teams score in seven of their last nine matches across all competitions.
Our Kelty Hearts vs Kilmarnock Prediction
Kelty Hearts are being considered underdogs in this match because of their opponents' impressive performance in the Scottish League Cup. Home performance is also a factor in them dropping three points, having won just one of their last ten matches across all competitions.
Kilmarnock could use that to their advantage and win here. However, a clean sheet is out of the question, considering that Kelty Hearts were consistent scorers at home before their Scottish League Cup setback against East Fife. Our Kelty Hearts vs. Kilmarnock prediction: both teams to score.