Stranraer vs Ross County Predictions

• Ross County were unbeaten across their four group games a year ago
• The visitors conceded just once in the group stage in 2022
• Stranraer have lost their last five League Cup games, losing all four in 2022 by three goals

Ross County return after thrilling finish

Ross County had a breathless finish to the 2022/23 campaign, barely saving themselves from the drop. They fell into the Premiership’s relegation playoff, needing three goals in the final 20 minutes of their second leg clash to avoid the drop. They ended up winning the tie on penalties, to finish on a high ahead of the new campaign.

Ross County start the 2023/24 season with a visit to League Two side Stanraer, as they kick off their Scottish League Cup campaign. The visitors were excellent in this competition a year ago, going unbeaten in the group stage before landing Celtic in the second round.

Staggies to claim victory

Last season’s great group stage form suggests Ross County can kick off the 23/24 season with a win, given they conceded just once across four games, scoring 11 in return.

Meanwhile, this competition hasn’t been kind to Stranraer in recent seasons. The hosts have lost four straight games in the League Cup, with all four losses in 2022 coming by at least three goals. They conceded 16 times across four group fixtures, so it’s hard to see the League Two side keeping this one close.