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Kelty Hearts vs Montrose - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Scotland Scotland

Challenge Cup New Central Park, Kelty
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Match Events

25' Event
Loudon E.
Assist: Oliver G.
44' Event
Cunningham R.
Assist: Walker G.
77' Event
Walker G.
Assist: Hislop J.

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 2-1. The second leg ended 2-1.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

43%
Kelty Hearts
15%
Draws
42%
Montrose
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Kelty Hearts

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

42% / Low Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Montrose come out ahead of Kelty Hearts on wins alone.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 39%.
  • Montrose arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Kelty Hearts, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 81%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 100%
Over 2.5 Goals 81%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.4%
Kelty Hearts Clean Sheet 10%
Montrose Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Kelty Hearts Montrose
Matches Played 31 30
Wins 13 15
Draws 2 3
Losses 16 12
Goals Scored 1.45 1.7
Goals Conceded 1.9 1.43
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 2.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 26, 2026 Challenge Cup
Kelty Hearts vs Montrose
2:1
Apr 11, 2026 League One
Kelty Hearts vs Montrose
3:1
Mar 3, 2026 League One
Montrose vs Kelty Hearts
1:1
Dec 6, 2025 League One
Kelty Hearts vs Montrose
0:3
Aug 9, 2025 League One
Montrose vs Kelty Hearts
1:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Kelty Hearts Compare

Top Goalscorer Cunningham R.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Walker G.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.15
Avg xA / game 0.75

Montrose Compare

Top Goalscorer Loudon E.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.94
Avg xA / game 1.18

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Kelty Hearts 30 / 100
Montrose 29 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Kelty Hearts Montrose

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Montrose Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 4:6
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Kelty Hearts scored in 71% of their last 31 outings.

Montrose has conceded goals in 70% of their last 30 outings.

These sides typically produce 3.00 goals when they meet.

Montrose lost 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Kelty Hearts VS Montrose
1.75 Goals Scored 2.25
2 Goals Conceded 1.25
100% Over 1.5 100%
75% Over 2.5 100%
38% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Kelty Hearts

(Home)
03 Oct
Spartans
0 : 2
Kelty Hearts
26 Sept
Kelty Hearts
2 : 1
Montrose
22 Sept
Kelty Hearts
3 : 5
Hearts B
19 Sept
Kelty Hearts
1 : 3
Edinburgh City
12 Sept
Clyde
4 : 1
Kelty Hearts
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Montrose

(Away)
03 Oct
Airdrieonians
1 : 0
Montrose
26 Sept
Kelty Hearts
2 : 1
Montrose
22 Sept
Formartine Utd
3 : 2
Montrose
19 Sept
East Fife
1 : 2
Montrose
12 Sept
Montrose
2 : 1
Cove Rangers
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Clydebank FC 5 4 1 0 13:4 13
2 Ross County 5 4 0 1 28:6 12
3 Airdrieonians 5 4 0 1 18:6 12
4 Elgin City 5 4 0 1 14:2 12
5 Cove Rangers 5 4 0 1 17:6 12
6 Peterhead 5 4 0 1 11:4 12
7 Alloa 5 3 2 0 12:5 11
8 Queen of the South 5 3 2 0 11:4 11
9 East Kilbride 5 3 1 1 17:12 10
10 Stirling 5 3 1 1 14:10 10
11 Edinburgh City 5 3 1 1 6:4 10
12 St. Mirren B 5 3 0 2 14:8 9
13 Hamilton 5 3 0 2 9:4 9
14 Montrose 5 3 0 2 11:7 9
15 Celtic B 5 2 3 0 15:12 9
16 Formartine Utd 5 3 0 2 11:8 9
17 Kelty Hearts 5 3 0 2 14:13 9
18 Bonnyrigg Rose 5 3 0 2 8:10 9
19 Hearts B 5 3 0 2 15:26 9
20 Annan 5 2 2 1 9:5 8
21 Spartans 5 2 2 1 8:6 8
22 Aberdeen B 5 2 1 2 10:8 7
23 East Fife 5 2 1 2 12:11 7
24 Forfar Athletic 5 2 1 2 5:7 7
25 Berwick 5 2 1 2 10:15 7
26 Dumbarton 5 2 1 2 10:15 7
27 Stranraer 5 2 0 3 13:12 6
28 Rangers B 5 2 0 3 11:10 6
29 Clachnacuddin 5 1 1 3 10:12 4
30 Kilmarnock B 5 1 1 3 8:13 4
31 Banks O' Dee 5 1 1 3 6:14 4
32 Fraserburgh 5 1 1 3 5:18 4
33 Clyde 5 1 0 4 6:14 3
34 Dundee Utd B 5 1 0 4 4:12 3
35 Cumbernauld Colts 5 0 2 3 4:13 2
36 Gala Fairydean Rovers 5 0 2 3 3:15 2
37 Cowdenbeath 5 0 0 5 4:12 0
38 Dundee FC B 5 0 0 5 4:13 0
39 Hibernian B 5 0 0 5 2:12 0
40 Motherwell B 5 0 0 5 4:18 0
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