Scottish League Cup’s Group D sees St Mirren travel to Forfar Athletic in what is promised to be an end-to-end encounter at Station Park on Tuesday, 15 July.
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Forfar vs St Mirren prediction: Visitors to reign supreme
Key Stats
- Forfar are unbeaten in six straight games, including three friendlies (W2, D4).
- The Loons have drawn three successive home outings.
- St Mirren have lost just once in 10 games across all competitions.
- The Saints have won five of their previous 10 matches away from home.
Correct score prediction: Forfar 1-2 St Mirren
Forfar claimed a morale-boosting triumph over Annan Athletic in the opening Scotting League Cup fixture, beating them on penalties. Jim Weir will hope to maintain and build on his side’s momentum, but they face perhaps their most difficult test in Group D with the arrival of top tier St Mirren.
The Saints were inflicted a defeat in their opening match of the season as Arbroath ousted them on penalties after a goalless stalemate in normal time. Stephen Robinson’s men will be confident of bouncing back and claiming their first victory of the campaign, although it might not be as straightforward.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Saints the favourites
- HOME: 17/2 (9.50) – 10.5%
- DRAW: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.4%
- AWAY: 2/7 (1.28) – 78%
*odds from Oddschecker, subject to change
The Loons sit atop Group D but doubts remain whether they can hold on to the top spot. They have the advantage of playing at home, but they are understandably the underdogs – priced at odds of 17/2 (9.50), a 10.5% chance of securing success.
Meanwhile, as the only Scottish Premiership side in Group D, St Mirren remain favourites to not only win this encounter but also to top the group. The visitors are priced at 2/7 (1.28) odds – giving them an 78% probability of victory.
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Most recent H2Hs: Fourth meeting
The two sides have faced thrice before dating back to 2004. Forfar and St Mirren have a win each, with the latter winning their most recent meeting 4-0 in the League Cup in 2023.
Scotland League Cup 29/07/23
St Mirren
Forfar
Forfar preview: Can the Loons spring an upset?
Weir has no suspension or injury issues to deal with.
Predicted lineup: Stafford (GK), Morrison, Dolzanski, Lemon, Martin, Slater, Inglis, Mailer, Scott, Shephard & Rennie
Scotland League Cup 12/07/25
W
Annan Athletic
1 (2)
Forfar
1 (4)
UK Friendlies 05/07/25
D
St Johnstone
1
Forfar
1
UK Friendlies 28/06/25
D
Montrose
1
Forfar
1
Club Friendly List 21/06/25
W
Luncarty
2
Forfar
4
Scotland League Two 03/05/25
D
Stirling
0
Forfar
0
St Mirren preview: First win of the season?
Mark O'Hara is bound to miss the clash after picking up back-to-back yellows against Arbroath.
Predicted lineup: Urminsky (GK), Fraser, Gogic, Tanser, Richardson, Phillips, Smyth, John, Idowu, Mandron & Scott
Scotland Premiership 10/05/25
W
Dundee Utd
0
St Mirren
2
Scotland Premiership 03/05/25
W
Aberdeen
0
St Mirren
1
Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
D
Rangers
2
St Mirren
2
Scotland Premiership 12/04/25
W
Ross County
2
St Mirren
3
Scotland Premiership 05/04/25
L
Dundee
2
St Mirren
0
Player to watch: Mikael Mandron
The Frenchman was not at his best in the opening game, but he netted an impressive match-winning brave against Airdrieonians and a goal against Dumbarton in the pre-season friendlies. The centre-forward could cause Forfar’s defense some real problems.