Aberdeen host Kelty Hearts in the League Cup on Saturday 25 July, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT) at Pittodrie Stadium.
Form guide
Aberdeen's last 5: WWWWL Most recently they beat Queen of the South 4–1 away. They average 1.8 scored and 0.5 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Kelty Hearts's last 5: WLDLL Most recently they beat Brora Rangers 3–2 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 2.3 conceded.
Aberdeen arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.6 goals: 2.7 for Aberdeen and 0.8 for Kelty Hearts. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 71% and both teams to score at 57%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 71% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Aberdeen 3–0 Kelty Hearts. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Aberdeen76%fair 1.32 · @1.13
Draw17%fair 5.73 · @6.80
Kelty Hearts7%fair 14.71 · @14.00
3.56Expected goals
2.74Aberdeen xG
0.82Kelty Hearts xG
57%Both score
71%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–011%
3–010%
2–19%
3–18%
1–08%
4–07%
From our goals model: Aberdeen 2.7 – 0.8 Kelty Hearts expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Aberdeen to win✓
76%
1.32
1.13
Double chance
Aberdeen or draw✓
93%
1.07
–
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
57%
1.76
1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
1.28
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
51%
1.96
1.70
Half-time result
Aberdeen ahead at half-time✓
58%
1.73
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Aberdeen / FT Aberdeen✓
54%
1.85
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
11%
9.37
–
Form
Aberdeen – last 6
WWWWLW
22 Jul
@ Queen of the South
4–1
W
18 Jul
vs Queen's Park
2–1
W
14 Jul
@ Brora Rangers
2–0
W
11 Jul
@ Linfield
2–0
W
4 Jul
@ Twente
0–1
L
27 Jun
@ Cove Rangers
1–0
W
1.8Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Kelty Hearts – last 6
WLDLLL
21 Jul
vs Brora Rangers
3–2
W
14 Jul
vs Queen's Park
1–2
L
11 Jul
@ Queen of the South
1–1
D
4 Jul
vs Dunfermline
0–3
L
27 Jun
@ East Kilbride
0–4
L
20 Jun
@ Gala Fairydean Rovers
1–2
L
1.0Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Aberdeen and Kelty Hearts.
What is the prediction for Aberdeen vs Kelty Hearts?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Aberdeen vs Kelty Hearts?
On our numbers Aberdeen have a 76% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Kelty Hearts 7%.
How many goals will there be in Aberdeen vs Kelty Hearts?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Aberdeen vs Kelty Hearts?
Our predicted score is Aberdeen 3–0 Kelty Hearts, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is Aberdeen vs Kelty Hearts?
Aberdeen vs Kelty Hearts (League Cup) kicks off on Saturday 25 July 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Pittodrie Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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