Our Kelty Hearts vs Annan Athletic Prediction: 2-1
Kelty Hearts vs Annan Athletic in the Scotland League Challenge Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 12, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Kelty Hearts vs Annan Athletic 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
Kelty Hearts's Last Match – Montrose vs Kelty Hearts
Kelty Hearts must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 Scotland League One victory over Montrose in their last outing. In that match, Kelty Hearts had 50% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montrose | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 68 |
Kelty Hearts | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 26 |
Annan Athletic's Last Match – Stirling vs Annan Athletic
Annan Athletic will be determined to find a winning touch after a 0-0 Scotland League Two draw against Stirling on August 9. In that match, Annan Athletic saw 50% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stirling | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 25 |
Annan Athletic | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 19 |
Kelty Hearts vs Annan Athletic Stats
Key Stats
| Kelty Hearts | Annan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.32 | Attacking Strength | 1.4 |
| 0.53 | Defence Strength | 0.78 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Kelty Hearts are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Annan Athletic average 1.1 scored and 3.2 conceded per game.



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