- Ross County have won three consecutive matches and are 4-0-1 across their last five matches.
- Dundee FC have won two, drawn one, and lost two of their last five matches.
Tight match expected at Dingwall
This match is a clash of styles between two very different managers who have instilled their own particular imprint on their respective sides.
Stuart Kettlewell's Ross County have been a tidy, disciplined, compact, and often dangerous unit in transition, when they've been able to punish opponents in behind the back line. In short, Kettlewell's three at the back system has given County real bite, structure, and a platform from which to attack.
Dundee boss Steven Pressley, on the other hand, has made them more open, with his 4-3-3 system creating wider lanes of attacking potential, while they press more and are more capable of controlling the tempo.
Dundee's attack has been the better unit so far in this competition, with Charlie Reilly their shining light, netting three goals in Dundee's last five, while The Dee have found the net nine times in that period.
County have been just as free scoring, but it's Brian Graham who's been their talisman, netting four goals in their last five, while The Staggies have also scored 11 goals in that time.
Staggies still on the hunt
Both teams arrive at Dingwall on Tuesday with six points from two games in League Cup Group D 2026, but it's Dundee who lead the way on goal difference, with County in second place.
Dundee FC are the favourites at 1/1, although I'm happy to swerve them in this clash, with the home side coming in at 2/1, the draw at 27/10, and an exciting match in prospect.
Dundee are a much improved side under Steven Pressley, but they haven't won either of their last two away games to Ross County, so the Staggies will fancy their chances at home.
Dundee have been strong on the road
I'm still going to side with the visitors as they've been strong on their travels so far in this group, winning one and drawing none, while County have also been solid at home, winning one and conceding just once.
Over 2.5 goals at 11/20 and both teams to score at 12/25 look a tad short, but they're the best way to go in this contest between two teams who know where the goal is.
Ross County have been in scintillating form of late, winning their last three on the bounce, and they've gone four wins, no draws, and one defeat in their last five in all competitions.
The top of their group can be further dissected - Ross County won 3-1 at Clyde FC, Dundee thumped Annan Athletic 5-0 away, but Dundee got spanked 4-0 by Everton the very next day in a friendly.
