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Bonnyton Thistle
48Average

Last 5 matches · 2W-0D-3L · -4 goal difference

Clachnacuddin
47Average

Last 5 matches · 3W-0D-2L · +1 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Total Goals
Over 2.5 Goals

BetGenius backs Over 2.5 Goals (Total Goals) at 70% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.

70%
Confidence
Solid
Preview

Match preview

Bonnyton Thistle enter this Scottish Cup tie following a 2-0 home victory against East Stirlingshire in the previous round. The hosts showed clinical finishing in that encounter, building on previous home cup performances where they also struck twice in a 2-1 win over Girvan.

Clachnacuddin arrive after an eventful schedule throughout October. While they secured clean-sheet wins over Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic, Wick Academy, and Buckie Thistle, their form on the road has dipped sharply in recent outings. Consecutive away defeats to Clyde by a 5-1 scoreline and Banks O' Dee by 4-0 have exposed defensive vulnerabilities when traveling.

With Clachnacuddin experiencing high-scoring outcomes away from home and Bonnyton Thistle demonstrating scoring capability on their own ground, this cup tie presents conditions favorable for chances at both ends.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. Four of Clachnacuddin's last five matches across all competitions have featured three or more goals.
  2. Clachnacuddin have conceded nine goals across their last two away games, losing 5-1 at Clyde and 4-0 at Banks O' Dee.
  3. Bonnyton Thistle scored two goals in their previous round win over East Stirlingshire.
  4. Clachnacuddin showed attacking threat earlier in October, scoring nine goals across three consecutive wins against Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic, Wick Academy, and Buckie Thistle.
Numbers

Statistical comparison

Bonnyton Thistle at homeClachnacuddin away
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Played
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1-0-0
W-D-L
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Scored /game
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Conceded /game
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Clean sheets
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Failed to score
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40%
BTTS (last 5)
20%
40%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
80%
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Total Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
70%
Confidence

Clachnacuddin have seen four of their last five matches produce three or more goals, highlighted by heavy activity at both ends of the pitch. Their previous two away fixtures saw them concede nine goals combined in a 5-1 loss to Clyde and a 4-0 loss to Banks O' Dee, while they also scored four goals away at Wick Academy. Bonnyton Thistle scored twice in their 2-0 victory over East Stirlingshire, pointing toward a fixture likely to clear the 2.5-goal threshold.

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Published October 23, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.