- Aberdeen have won their last 4 consecutive matches and have won 4 of their last 5 in all competitions.
- Kelty Hearts have won 3 of their last 5 matches in all competitions, losing 2.
Aberdeen to extend their purple patch
Aberdeen have started League Cup Group A 2026 with 9 points from their 3 games, winning all 3, and currently sit top of the group. Kelty Hearts currently sit in 3rd place having accrued 5 points from their 3 matches.
Aberdeen have won their last 4 games consecutively and have won 4 of their last 5 in all competitions. Their most recent two League Cup Group A 2026 matches have seen them beat Queen's Park 2-1 at home and Queen of the South 4-1 away.
Kelty Hearts have been a mixed bag of late, they have won 3 of their last 5 but have lost 2 also. Their most recent 2 League Cup Group A 2026 games have seen them lose 2-0 at home to Queen's Park and beat Brora Rangers 3-2 at home.
Stephen Robinson has this Aberdeen side set up as disciplined and structure first side who are compact in defence and attack on the counter with speed and accuracy. It is a tactical match-up that suits Aberdeen as they can use their quality in transition against a deep Kelty Hearts side in this early stage group-stage match.
Kelty Hearts boss Tam O'Ware has set up his side as a pragmatic side who look to frustrate sides, they play at a low tempo and their compact shape is built to absorb pressure and counter-attack at pace.
This one looks like Aberdeen should take the game by the scruff of the neck and take all 3 points, however, Kelty Hearts can sit deep and keep it cagey for long periods of this one. This will keep the hosts on their toes and makes an Aberdeen and over 2.5 goals selection look a solid supporting angle to the match result as the hosts can blow Kelty away once they get their foothold in the game.
