- Formartine United opened their 2026/27 Highland League campaign with a 2-1 win over Strathspey Thistle at the weekend
- Dundee II suffered a 3-1 defeat to Peterhead in a friendly match on 2 July 2026
- The only previous H2H meeting saw Dundee II win 2-0 against Formartine in the Scottish Challenge Cup on 30 July 2024
Formartine have the edge
Formartine United enter this cup clash as the slight favourites at 7/10 with Dundee FC II available at 71/25 and the draw priced up at 31/10.
Stuart Anderson has built Formartine into a tough nut to crack in recent seasons, a side that will sit deep and play tough.
The home side will try to frustrate their opponents with a compact, physical style, but they also have the experience and nous to pick their moments and hurt the opposition with second balls and set pieces.
Dundee II are coached through the Dundee FC Academy system and will operate at a much higher tempo, looking to press and get the ball back in an effort to push their opponents around the pitch.
These two teams should represent a real contrast in styles, with Formartine favouring a more pragmatic, physical approach and Dundee II looking to play on the front foot and show their technical quality.
Dundee II are a wild card
The problem with tipping a result against Dundee FC II is their volatile form - the youngsters that make up their squad have been known to produce some excellent results but they can also be all over the place.
Results are less relevant as the Dundee II team is constantly evolving to meet the needs of both the first-team squad and the academy, but we're looking for a strong effort on Tuesday night against Formartine.
Two goal game likely
The hosts have started the new Highland League season in top-notch fashion and have already begun to show the signs of a forward line with a good rhythm. Formartine have scored, and this game should see plenty of chances.
The 2-1 correct score prediction is the way to go in this instance, although the draw does look like the value bet of the match.
Tyler Mykyta provides an outlet for Formartine, while Rory McAllister is their main man up top and a veteran finisher who stays central to their goal threat. Hamish Ritchie can add the odd spark, especially from a set-piece or a corner.
Chris Rooney is the Dundee II danger man and can nick a goal if they manage to drag the game open, which they will surely try to do.
Despite the H2H advantage, this feels like a very close game on paper and with Formartine at home and the more experienced side, we'll back the hosts to edge it in front of their home crowd.
