- Clyde are (W1, L1) in League Cup Group D 2026.
- Annan Athletic have lost their only away game in the competition so far.
Clyde have a knack of making the most
Clyde have had an average start to the season, but they've played well and had good results, so they're not in a bad spot in League Cup Group D 2026. They currently sit in 4th, with three points from two games, while Annan Athletic are 5th and have zero points from three.
The home side are unbeaten in this competition, having beaten Airdrieonians FC 1-0 here in Group D. That result sits in between a 4-3 defeat away at Hamilton Academical FC in the League One play-offs and a 3-1 loss to Ross County away in Group D.
Annan Athletic are in a rut
Meanwhile, Annan Athletic have struggled for results and are currently on a three-match losing streak, with zero wins, one draw and four defeats in their last five games. That run has included a 0-5 hammering at home to Dundee FC and a 3-0 defeat at Airdrieonians FC in Group D.
Clyde are a solid side, but they are favourites at 1/2, while Annan are 22/5 and the draw 31/10. Considering the visitors' current form, those look very generous, so I think the odds are skewed to favour the home team.
A close contest, but Clyde to win
The last H2H between these two sides came in League Two 2025/2026, in which Clyde won 3-1 at home and made the game look a one-way contest, and they have won two of the last three home H2Hs.
Clyde's front-foot style is more suitable to the cup than Annan's deep-block, and Darren Young's side have been more consistent in their home shape in recent times (W1, D1). An open game is expected, and the over 2.5 goals line looks attractive at 53/100, but I think both teams to score at 3/5 is the way to go, as Clyde should control the game and make Annan suffer.
Kyle Connell is Clyde's danger man, with two goals in his last five appearances, and his goals have given the side a cutting edge. Aidan Smith is Annan's spark, as he has scored two of his side's three goals in their last five outings and is likely to carry the attacking burden for Wullie Gibson's men.
