Keith

Dumbarton have remained unbeaten across their last three home fixtures, earning wins against Banks O' Dee and Forfar Athletic before sharing the points in a 1-1 draw with Stirling Albion. Keith have endured significant difficulties away from home, losing both of their last two away matches by scorelines of 5-0 to Brora Rangers and 2-0 to Huntly without scoring. Backing Dumbarton on the double chance provides solid security in a knockout tie where Keith have struggled on the road.

Keith have consistently featured in high-scoring encounters, with four of their last five matches producing at least four goals. The home side have conceded 14 goals across their previous five fixtures while managing to score seven of their own, finding the net in four of those five games. This open pattern of play makes a higher total goal count a probable outcome for this cup tie.