- Inverness have won 4 and drawn 1 of their last 5 matches, including a draw in their only home match in League Cup Group F 2026.
- St. Johnstone are also in great form, having won their last 5 games, including their only away match in League Cup Group F 2026.
Two in form sides meet at the top of Group F
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are in fine form at the moment and can get on the scoresheet against Scottish Premiership St. Johnstone on Tuesday. The hosts are unbeaten in their last 5 competitive fixtures (Won 4, Drawn 1), including a draw in Group F of this year's League Cup.
Saints have been just as good, winning all of their last 5 and their only match away from home in Group F of the 2026 League Cup. So, this clash between 2 teams in great nick will be a good test for both sides.
Simo Valakari has the Saints set up in a compact, flexible shape that is good in possession and transition. They press opponents hard, but usually in a controlled fashion, looking to maintain their shape and control the midfield areas. St. Johnstone are an extremely patient side that can play in all areas, they have no hesitation in sitting deep and looking to counter, but also have the quality and confidence to keep the ball and control matches when they need to.
Caley Jags have scored in each of their last 5
Scott Kellacher's Inverness play a high tempo 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 system that suits their players. The Caley Jags press high up the pitch, trying to win the ball back in dangerous areas, where they can get at their opponents in wide areas with numbers, or when they are caught out of possession.
Inverness have won 3 consecutive games, beating Hamilton 2-1 at home, forcing East Fife to a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in Group F and then beating Linlithgow Rose 2-0 away. Billy McKay has been their spark, scoring 2 goals in their last 5, but they can cause problems throughout the pitch.
Best value on the Saints to nick it
Inverness are the slight underdogs here at 127/50, while St. Johnstone are favourites at 9/10 and the draw is at 62/25.
The bookies have it right, in that the visitors are favourites because they are in better form, but it looks too close for them to be that short. St. Johnstone have 6 points from 2 in Group F, while Inverness have 5 from 2, so both teams can't go through if the other wins on Tuesday.
St. Johnstone have been ruthless in their recent matches, beating Cove Rangers 4-2 away from home, Linlithgow Rose 2-0, also away, and then thrashing Greenock Morton 3-0 in their own backyard at the weekend. Inverness have been solid at home, drawing their only home match in Group F and conceding just once, while Saints have won their only road match and scored 2 goals on the road.
BTTS a smart alternative
This is a classic clash of possession versus transition, with Inverness looking to pin the visitors back and try and dominate the game, while St. Johnstone will look to play at their pace and nick it.
St. Johnstone's perfect record in Group F and early away bite gives them the edge here, but this will be a close clash. BTTS at 18/25 looks a smart choice in a game that could be tight but lively.
