Motherwell and Peterhead draw swords in Group G of the Scottish League Cup at Fir Park on Tuesday, 15 July.
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Motherwell vs Peterhead prediction: Visitors to reign supreme
Key Stats
- Motherwell have won back-to-back games, their most recent a penalty shootout victory.
- Motherwell are on a five-game undefeated streak at home (D2, W3).
- Peterhead have lost three of their last five matches across all competitions.
- The Blue Toon are on a three-match losing streak.
Correct score prediction: Motherwell 3-1 Peterhead
Motherwell squeezed an all-important League Cup victory in their opening match of the season over League Two outfit Clyde FC, giving them a significant boost ahead of this particular encounter. The Steelmen will be looking to improve on their previous performance, as they face a Peterhead side preparing for a campaign in the Scottish third tier. Jordon Brown’s men fell to a 4-2 loss to Greenock Morton last matchday and their away form is a cause for concern. Having won just one of their five matches on the road, we back Motherwell to comfortably beat the visitors.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Home advantage
- HOME: 1/4 (1.28) – 77%
- DRAW: 21/4 (6.25) – 16%
- AWAY: 11/1 (12.00) – 8.3%
*odds from Oddschecker, subject to change
Jens Berthel Askou has the task of winning over the home fans this term following a turbulent dugout environment last season. With the advantage of playing at home, the Steelmen are favourites to clinch a triumph – they have been priced at odds of 1/4 (1.28), a 77% chance of securing success.
Meanwhile having conceded 10 goals in their past four games, Peterhead need mammoth inspiration if they are to upset a Motherwell side unbeaten in four of their last five matches. As such, the visitors are priced lower at 11/1 (12.00) odds – giving them an 8.3% probability of victory.
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Most recent H2Hs: First meeting
This will be the first meeting between the two sides in the 21st century.
Motherwell preview: Can they keep up the momentum?
Askou misses the services of 18-year-old Lennon Miller and Zach Robinson for this encounter.
Predicted lineup: Ward (GK), Koutroumbis, Gordon, Balmer, O'Donnell, Watt, Halliday, Slattery, Fadinger, Maswanhise & Stamatelopoulos
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Hearts
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Motherwell
0
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Dundee
1
Motherwell
2
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Motherwell
3
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Motherwell
0
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Kilmarnock
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Motherwell
0
Peterhead preview: Time to regain their away form
Brown and his team travel to Fir Park in their first away match of the season with a fully fit squad.
Predicted lineup: Newman (GK), Strachan, Forrest, Goldie, Wilson, Pawlett, McCarthy, Ross, Dunne, Smith & Colloty
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L
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4
Peterhead
2
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0
Peterhead
4
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1
Peterhead
0
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6
Peterhead
1
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W
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0
Peterhead
1
Player to watch: Tawanda Maswanhise
The Zimbabwe striker netted a brace in the 2-2 draw with Clyde and is arguably Motherwell’s most viable threat to upset the visitors. He is off to a great start to the new season and expect him to give Peterhead’s backline a few headaches.