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Round
Round of 128
Form

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Stranraer
78Strong

Last 5 matches · 3W-2D-0L · +8 goal difference

Tayport
64Average

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

Our call

Our verdict

Double Chance
Stranraer or Draw

BetGenius backs Stranraer or Draw (Double Chance) at 78% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.

78%
Confidence
Strong
Preview

Match preview

Stranraer welcome Tayport to Stair Park for this Scottish Cup Round of 128 fixture, with both teams looking to advance in the knockout competition.

The home side enter this tie in encouraging form, having avoided defeat across their last five matches. That stretch includes victories over East Kilbride, Annan Athletic, and Spartans, alongside high-scoring draws. Stranraer have demonstrated sharp finishing over recent weeks, producing fifteen goals in those five games.

Tayport make the journey having already earned progress in this season's tournament with a comfortable 3-0 victory against Wick Academy. While capable in front of goal, stepping up away from home against an in-form opponent presents a considerable hurdle in knockout conditions.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. Stranraer are undefeated in their last five fixtures, recording three wins and two draws.
  2. Stranraer have scored fifteen goals across their past five games, including a 6-1 away win at Annan Athletic and a 4-3 win over East Kilbride.
  3. Tayport advanced to this round courtesy of a 3-0 home triumph against Wick Academy.
  4. Both sides have participated in high-scoring contests recently, pointing to an active encounter in front of goal.
Numbers

Statistical comparison

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60%
BTTS (last 5)
60%
60%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
80%
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Our record in Scottish Cup

68%43 won from 63 settled predictions

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Predictions

1 published market

FeaturedWON
Double Chance
Stranraer or Draw
78%
Confidence

Stranraer bring a solid five-match unbeaten run into this tie, having registered three wins and two draws while netting fifteen goals across that sequence. While Tayport delivered an impressive 3-0 home win in the previous round, Stranraer's recent consistency and home advantage give them the edge to progress or at least avoid defeat over ninety minutes. Backing the home side to win or draw accounts for cup volatility while aligning with their strong run of results.

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