- Alloa have won 2 of their last 3 home games against Montrose, who won the most recent clash in an epic 5-4 thriller at Links Park 4 months ago.
- Alloa sit 7th in League One 2026/2027 with 1 point from 2 games, while Montrose are 10th with 0 from 2.
- Alloa are unbeaten in their only League One home game (draw) and have conceded an average of 0.00 goals per game at home in this competition.
A tight, tactical affair is expected
Alloa Athletic are set to face off against Montrose in a match that could have an open, even feel to it on Saturday, but Alloa Athletic are the favourites at 4/5 for a reason and a narrow home win or a score draw is the best play in this spot.
The visitors are outsiders at 293/100 and the draw is a juicy 13/5, but Andy Graham's charges have been the more solid side so far in League One 2026/2027 and at home they look a cut above their League One opponents.
Head-to-head record makes Alloa the more likely winners
Alloa have won 2 of their last 3 against Saturday's opponents and although Montrose landed the last blow 4 months ago, the hosts have looked much the more secure side to date in League One 2026/2027.
Stewart Petrie has done a superb job with Montrose since taking over in December 2016, installing a pragmatic philosophy in which the ball is passed from the back, the team sit deep and will look to attack at speed on the break.
Alloa are also a patient build-up team, but are just as adept at sitting compact and countering selectively. This game will likely be a chess match in which the hosts should have more possession, but Montrose will gladly cede territory and look to nick it on the counter.
An open game, or a tense scrap?
Over 2.5 goals is our play at 7/10 for this one, which looks like a decent price given Montrose's penchant for high-scoring affairs. But Alloa should also be fancied in the Both Teams To Score market at 67/100, as this series has had plenty of fire in previous meetings.
Alloa's Luke Rankin has been the sharpest spark in their side with 2 goals in their 5 games so far in all competitions, while Montrose's Ewan Loudon has 3 goals in the last 5 matches. Montrose's Gary Oliver has been their biggest threat in League One 2026/2027 with 1 goal from 2 appearances.
Alloa Athletic have been the steadier side
While Alloa's form has been mixed across all competitions (W2, D1, L2), they have drawn their only home game and will have Montrose's number at The Indodrill Stadium.
Montrose's confidence could do with a boost after 3 straight defeats on the spin across all current competitions. In their most recent match, Petrie's side were beaten 4-1 away to Ayr United in League Cup Group G, while they drew 0-0 at home with East Fife and suffered a 1-0 defeat away to Hamilton Academical in their opening 2 League One 2026/2027 assignments.
Alloa's only home game in the current competition was a 0-0 draw with East Fife, and they lost 1-0 away to Hamilton Academical, so there is no need to panic just yet for Graham and his charges.
The visitors remain in search of a first away win of the new League One campaign after 1 game, 1 goal scored and 1 defeat, while Alloa are looking to bounce back.
