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Last 5 matches · 1W-0D-4L · -14 goal difference
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BetGenius backs Johnstone Burgh or Draw (Double Chance) at 75% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Newton Stewart host Johnstone Burgh in the first round of the Scottish Cup, looking to turn around a difficult stretch of form. The hosts have struggled defensively in recent weeks, suffering four defeats in their last five fixtures across all competitions and conceding nineteen goals during that span, including heavy losses against Caledonian Braves, Troon FC, and Cumnock Juniors.
Johnstone Burgh arrive with positive momentum, having collected three victories and a draw from their previous five outings. Their attacking output has been consistently productive, finding the net thirteen times in that five-match sequence, highlighted by high-scoring displays against Dalbeattie Star, Cumbernauld Colts, and Renfrew.
The two sides already met earlier in August, when Johnstone Burgh earned a 3-2 victory in a lively five-goal encounter. With Newton Stewart's recent defensive vulnerabilities and Johnstone Burgh's sharpness in front of goal, the visitors hold the upper hand coming into this cup tie.
Johnstone Burgh have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Johnstone Burgh come into this tie in superior recent form, winning three of their past five matches and losing only once. Newton Stewart have suffered four defeats across their last five games, conceding nineteen goals in that sequence. With Johnstone Burgh having also won the previous meeting between these teams 3-2, backing the away side on double chance offers strong coverage in this knockout fixture.
Published October 1, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
