SlipsTips Tips: Stenhousemuir vs Kelty Hearts

After delivering winning selections in each of his two weekend columns, Scottish football fanatic SlipsTips is back to share his favourite fancy from the SPFL on Tuesday.

Stenhousemuir vs Kelty Hearts (Tuesday, 19:30)

Kelty Hearts will look to take one step closer to the Scottish League Two crown when they pay Stenhousemuir a visit on Tuesday night.

The Maroon Machine have motored into an 11-point lead in their maiden season as an SPFL club and they are now within touching distance of clinching the tier four title.

Stenhousemuir, on the other hand, are in the midst of an eye-catching six-match unbeaten sequence, a run that has moved them into playoff contention, but it will be fair to say that there will be a huge step up in class when Kelty come calling.

Kevin Thomson's team are general 4/6 chances at Ochilview but we can get some 11/10 (UniBet) on them to overcome a -0.75 start on the Asian Handicap and that looks like a worthy boost in price.

This selection would deliver a full pay-out if the Fife outfit triumph by two goals or more, with a half-stakes winner banked if Kelty clinch victory by a one-goal margin.

The visitors have bounced back well from their mid-January wobble, winning five of their last six league matches, a sample that includes a 3-1 success against second-placed Annan Athletic.

It's also worth noting the runaway leaders have already recorded 4-1 and 2-0 wins over the Warriors this season and they should have too much firepower for their hosts once more.

Whilst Stenny are in fine form having lost just once in their last eight League Two tussles, Kelty's visit will represent their third fixture in the space of six days.

Therefore, Stephen Swift's side could be a little battle-weary following two taxing road trips over the last week or so, and a more rested and superior Kelty Hearts team could take advantage.

With all that in mind, coupled with the fact Ketly have won 19 of their 26 (73%) league games this season, backing the Maroon Machine to overcome a -0.75 start on the Asian Handicap at 11/10 (UniBet) makes plenty of appeal.