Our Kelty Hearts vs Cove Rangers Prediction: 1-1
Kelty Hearts vs Cove Rangers in the Scotland FA Cup is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Kelty Hearts vs Cove Rangers 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 – Kelty Hearts vs Alloa
Kelty Hearts will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 Scotland League One draw with Alloa on January 3. In that match, Kelty Hearts saw 50% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kelty Hearts | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 39 |
 Alloa | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 69 |
Cove Rangers's Last Match – Peterhead vs Cove Rangers
Cove Rangers will hope to extend their good run following a 4-0 Scotland League One win against Peterhead on December 27. In that match, Cove Rangers recorded 50% possession, firing 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Peterhead | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 46 |
 Cove Rangers | 50% | 0 (9) | - | 41 |
Kelty Hearts vs Cove Rangers Stats
Key Stats
| Kelty Hearts | Cove Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.89 | Attacking Strength | 0.82 |
| 0.72 | Defence Strength | 0.85 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Kelty Hearts are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Cove Rangers average 1.6 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Kelty Hearts 12-20
Cove Rangers 16-11
What are the odds for this match?
Kelty Hearts to win: @2.875
Draw: @3.5
Cove Rangers to win: @2.1