KevMac takes a closer look at today's action in the lower league in Scotland
East Fife v Falkirk
BETTING against Falkirk has been profitable for punters in recent weeks with the Bairns lurching from crisis to crisis in League One.
I cashed in by backing Queen’s Park and Cove to beat them in the last two weeks but Falkirk might get a lift from their new coaching team of Martin Rennie and Kenny Miller.
The Bairns head to East Fife today looking to end a four-game losing streak and are lucky to face a team in even worse form.
The Methil men have gone six without a win so I reckon Rennie and Miller could get off to a flier.
Falkirk are 6/5 with Mansionbet for a win and that could be worth a punt as they still have some decent players for this level of football.
Cove’s 3-0 win last weekend kept them top of the pile and Paul Hartley’s men face Alloa at home today.
It ended 3-1 to Cove when these sides faced off at the Indodrill as Rory McAllister netted a treble.
He’s just 8/11 (McBookie) for another goal today but backing Cove to score in each half is better at 5/4 with SkyBet.
Kilmarnock v Dunfermline
In the Championship, Kilmarnock boss Tommy Wright desperately needs a win at home to Dunfermline after three defeats on the spin in the league.
The fans are far from happy after watching the pre-season title favourites drop down to fourth.
A lack of firepower has hurt them in recent weeks with all those defeats coming by a single goal.
Oli Shaw was scoring for fun earlier in the campaign but has now drawn a blank in his last five.
That’s mainly down to a lack of service with the former Hibs and Ross County hitman cutting a frustrated figure.
He’s still a quality striker though and Shaw appeals for a goal today at 13/10 with McBookie.
Inverness v Hamilton
Leaders Inverness should be too strong for Hamilton in the Highlands and they are a best 31/40 (Betway) to win.
Caley Thistle hit six at Morton last weekend and backing them to score over 1.5 goals here pays 11/10 at William Hill.
Partick Thistle v Raith Rovers
It’s now 15 games without defeat for Raith but they face a tough test away to Partick.
I can see this being quite a tight game so the half-time draw appeals at 11/10 (McBookie).
Arbroath v Morton
Arbroath have also gone nine unbeaten and should extend that run against hapless Morton.
Backing Dick Campbell’s men to be winning at half-time and full-time pays 7/4 with Boylesports.
Queen of the South v Ayr Utd
There’s a big game at the bottom as Queen of the South host Ayr and I fancy the Doonhamers at 7/5 with William Hill.
Super Singles
- Over 1.5 Inverness goals (11/10, W Hill)
- Falkirk to win (6/5, Mansionbet)
- Oli Shaw anytime scorer (13/10, McBookie)
- Half-time draw at Firhill (11/10, McBookie)
McBookie bet builder
- Combining an Arbroath victory with over 1.5 goals pays 106/100
I'm a sports journalist, football tipster and author from Dundee, who is now working in Glasgow. I've covered games at every level, from Junior football to internationals, and still love football even though it has clearly sold its soul. I've been in football tipping since 2018 with the MFT site.
