National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Peterhead or Dumbarton that keep their silverware dream alive.
There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.
Peterhead form and stats
Last season, Peterhead's League Cup journey ended in the group stage.8 victories, 4 draws and 6 defeats. That’s what Peterhead have to build on here at Balmoor Stadium in the League One.
The followers hope that Peterhead will strike back in this game, putting things right after the 0-6 away defeat in the League Cup fixture against Raith Rovers.
Erik lost again The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Peterhead have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found 7 games) they have won 4 times, drawn 2 and lost 1.
The Peterhead fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 24 in 18 matches. From these home matches, Peterhead have conceded only 17 goals.
Dumbarton form and stats
Last season their League Cup adventure ended in the group stage.The visitors are W6-D1-L11 on the road this term. That's in the League One.
Two away games in a row for Dumbarton, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 0-2 vs Aberdeen in the League Cup.
aweayteam Hara magic won. We have checked recent matches where Dumbarton have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those 9 games were 4 victories, 0 draws and 5 defeats.
A new game in only three days for Dumbarton, the League Cup home match versus Raith Rovers. Busy days.
Dumbarton has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 27 goals from 18 games. Dumbarton have conceded 40 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
Data for the last ten meetings involving these two contenders are: six wins for Peterhead, one draw and three wins for Dumbarton. Over 2,5 goals: five times; under 2,5 goals: five games.Peterhead missing players
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| Peterhead | Dumbarton | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 14 | Played | P | 14 | 25 | ||
| 6 | 4 | Won | W | 4 | 6 | ||
| 7 | 3 | Drew | D | 2 | 6 | ||
| 12 | 7 | Lost | L | 8 | 13 | ||
| 24 | 12 | Scored | S | 21 | 31 | ||
| 42 | 21 | Conceded | C | 26 | 41 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 68% | 57% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 86% | 84% | ||
| 40% | 36% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 57% | 52% | ||
| 24% | 21% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 43% | 28% | ||
| 16% | 7% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 36% | 20% | ||
| 44% | 36% | BTTS | BTTS | 64% | 60% | ||
| 16% | 14% | Clean Sheets | C S | 7% | 12% | ||
| 44% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 29% | 32% | ||
| 5.4 | 5.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.2 | 5 | ||
| 3.9 | 3.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.4 | 6 | ||
| 2.5 | 2.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.2 | ||
| 3 | 2 | Red cards | R C | 3 | 4 | ||
| 10.8 | 13 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.7 | 8.4 | ||
| 4.5 | 5.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.1 | 3.1 | ||
| 21% | 16% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 45% | 38% | ||
| 9 | 8.2 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 11.8 | 11.5 | ||
| 4.5 | 4.2 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5.2 | 4.5 | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Aberdeen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 2 | Raith Rovers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 | Stirling Albion | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Dumbarton | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
| 5 | Peterhead | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | -8 | 0 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Cove Rangers | 36 | 23 | 10 | 3 | 73 | 32 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 43 | 13 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 30 | 19 | 41 | 79 |
| 2 | Airdrieonians | 36 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 68 | 37 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 21 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 32 | 16 | 31 | 72 |
| 3 | Montrose | 36 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 53 | 36 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 28 | 16 | 17 | 59 |
| 4 | Queen's Park | 36 | 11 | 18 | 7 | 51 | 36 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 29 | 15 | 18 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 51 |
| 5 | Alloa Athletic | 36 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 49 | 57 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 26 | 30 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 23 | 27 | -8 | 45 |
| 6 | Falkirk | 36 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 49 | 55 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 23 | 31 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 26 | 24 | -6 | 44 |
| 7 | Peterhead | 36 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 46 | 51 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 17 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 22 | 34 | -5 | 42 |
| 8 | Clyde | 36 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 39 | 62 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 23 | 36 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 26 | -23 | 39 |
| 9 | Dumbarton | 36 | 9 | 7 | 20 | 48 | 71 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 21 | 31 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 27 | 40 | -23 | 34 |
| 10 | East Fife | 36 | 5 | 8 | 23 | 31 | 70 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 44 | -39 | 23 |
