Our Dumbarton vs Hearts B Prediction: 3-2
Dumbarton vs Hearts B in the Scotland League Challenge Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 26, 2025. We’re backing a 3-2 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This Dumbarton vs Hearts B prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Dumbarton's Last Match – Dumbarton vs St Mirren B
Dumbarton will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 4-2 Scotland League Challenge Cup victory over St Mirren B on August 12. In that match, Dumbarton recorded 43% possession, firing 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dumbarton | 43% | 0 (7) | - | 42 |
St Mirren B | 57% | 0 (4) | - | 76 |
Hearts B's Last Match – East Fife vs Hearts B
Hearts B will hope to recover from their recent 1-4 Scotland League Challenge Cup setback against East Fife on August 12. In that match, Hearts B controlled 43% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
East Fife | 57% | 0 (7) | - | 81 |
Hearts B | 43% | 0 (1) | - | 40 |
Dumbarton vs Hearts B Stats
Key Stats
| Dumbarton | Hearts B | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.28 | Attacking Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.25 | Defence Strength | 1.16 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 10/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dumbarton are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Hearts B average 2.1 scored and 2.6 conceded per game.