Kilmarnock vs Stenhousemuir Predictions

• There have been three or more strikes in two of Kilmarnock’s three games this season
• Five of Stenhousemuir’s last six away League Cup ties have contained over two goals
• The last five meetings between these two sides have produced three or more goals per 90 minutes

Kilmarnock edging towards second round?

Kilmarnock know a draw in this game will be enough to see them through to the knock-out stages, and they are unbeaten over 90 minutes so far, picking up two wins and a draw.

The stalemate, 1-1 with Partick Thistle, is their only game not to contain three or more goals, with five of their last eight League Cup outings also including in excess of two strikes.

Derek McInnes’ side, who lifted the trophy in 2011/12, have only failed to reach the second round once since 2016/17 and have a strong head-t0-head record against Stenhousemuir, winning 16 of their 26 meetings.

Stenhousemuir hoping to cause an upset

Stenhousemuir on the other hand know they would reach the second round for the first time since 2014/15 by winning this fixture.

They come into the game on the back of successive wins, beating minnows Fraserburgh 3-0 and Montrose 2-0, that after a 2-1 defeat to group leaders Partick.

Stephen Swift’s side have however won only two of their last 14 away League Cup ties, with eight of those matches including three or more goals.

I predict that there will be three or more goals in this game with Kilmarnock winning, selecting 3-0 to the hosts as a correct score prediction.