IT’S the final round of the Betfred Cup group stage and only one top spot has been settled.
Hearts aren’t in action having clinched Group A but remember there are four best runners-up spots available as sides fight for a place in the last 16 but even if Raith reach eight points by winning at Cowdenbeath it might not be enough.
Biggest game is actually on Sunday and it’s a winner-takes-all tie between Hibs and Dundee. Jack Ross’ Hibs should win to top Group B but a draw – with the penalty shootout winner adding a point – could take both through so it’s worth noting.
In Group C Dundee United lead the way on eight points but have played all their games so again it’s a decider between Peterhead and St Johnstone and you have to fancy the men from Perth at around 1-2.
Ross County are in pole position in Group D and are a short price at 1-3 to beat Stirling at home.
Arbroath and Elgin are fighting it out for second and there should be goals at Gayfield. six out of seven meetings have gone over 2.5 including three 3-2s and a 3-3.
Dunfermline remain in good form and can take top spot in Group E by beating Clyde at home. Consider the Pars -2 or even -3 against a side hammered 5-0 at Airdrie last Saturday. Handicap prices should be available in the morning.
Ayr and Stranraer can still qualify from Group F and I’m on the Championship side when they meet at Somerset.
Group G is the tightest with two points separating the top four with St Mirren and QoS on seven with Morton and Partick Thistle sitting on five.
Saints should win at Queen’s Park to top the table with the winners between the Jags and Morton taking second ahead of QoS who have finished.
Three of the last four meetings have finished 2-1 so back over 2.5 goals at Firhill.
Livingston and Alloa are tied on nine points in Group H and both should win today with Livi entertaining Airdrie and Alloa at home to Stenny.
Top Treble
- St Johnstone
- Dunfermline -1
- Alloa
- (2-1, Betfred)
Goals Treble*
- Arbroath vs Elgin btts
- Brechin vs Kelty Hearts btts
- Partick vs Morton over 2.5
- (*Price to follow)
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