BetGenius
Round
Round of 128
Form

Recent form

Lochee United
73Strong

Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +8 goal difference

Spartans
44Poor

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

Our call

Our verdict

Double Chance
Lochee United or Draw

BetGenius backs Lochee United or Draw (Double Chance) at 67% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.

67%
Confidence
Solid
Preview

Match preview

Lochee United host Spartans in the Scottish Cup Round of 128 seeking to continue their strong run of attacking form. The home side have recorded three wins from their last five matches, highlighted by a 4-0 away victory against Tranent Juniors and a 3-2 home triumph over Inverurie Loco Works. Across that five-game sequence, Lochee United have scored 14 goals while suffering just one defeat.

Spartans visit having experienced a mixed run of results, claiming two wins, one draw, and two losses across their previous five fixtures. While they managed a 3-1 away win against Edinburgh City, recent 2-0 home losses to Kelty Hearts and Stranraer highlight vulnerability in attack and defense. Facing a Lochee United side that regularly finds the net, Spartans face a challenging assignment on the road.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. Lochee United have scored 14 goals across their last five matches, winning three and drawing one
  2. Spartans have won only one of their previous four fixtures, failing to score in two of them
  3. Lochee United have already registered a 3-2 win in this competition against Inverurie Loco Works
  4. Four of Lochee United's last five matches have produced three or more total goals
Numbers

Statistical comparison

Lochee United at homeSpartans away
1
Played
—
1-0-0
W-D-L
—
—
Scored /game
—
—
Conceded /game
—
—
Clean sheets
—
—
Failed to score
—
60%
BTTS (last 5)
40%
80%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
20%
BetGenius

Our record in Scottish Cup

68%43 won from 63 settled predictions

Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →

Based on at least 20 settled predictions.
Predictions

1 published market

FeaturedLOST
Double Chance
Lochee United or Draw
67%
Confidence

Lochee United enter this Scottish Cup clash in excellent attacking form, having netted 14 goals in their last five fixtures and won consecutive matches, including a 4-0 win at Tranent Juniors and a 3-2 victory over Inverurie Loco Works. In contrast, Spartans have won just once in their last four outings and failed to score in two 2-0 defeats to Stranraer and Kelty Hearts. Given Lochee United's home advantage and reliable scoring output, backing the hosts to win or draw covers the most probable match states.

Explore

More from BetGenius

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