Our Dumbarton vs Kelty Hearts Prediction: 2-1
Dumbarton vs Kelty Hearts in the Scotland League Challenge Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 23, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Dumbarton vs Kelty Hearts 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 – East Kilbride vs Dumbarton
Dumbarton will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 Scotland League Two draw with East Kilbride on September 20. In that match, Dumbarton recorded 50% possession, firing 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 East Kilbride | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 79 |
 Dumbarton | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 36 |
Kelty Hearts's Last Match – Kelty Hearts vs Hamilton
After suffering a 0-4 Scotland League One loss to Hamilton, Kelty Hearts must win to get back on track. In that match, Kelty Hearts saw 50% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kelty Hearts | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 22 |
 Hamilton | 50% | 0 (11) | - | 91 |
Dumbarton vs Kelty Hearts Stats
Key Stats
| Dumbarton | Kelty Hearts | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.11 | Attacking Strength | 0.99 |
| 1.08 | Defence Strength | 0.76 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dumbarton are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Kelty Hearts average 0.8 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.
Dumbarton 20-14
Kelty Hearts 8-20
What are the odds for this match?
Dumbarton to win: @1.909
Draw: @3.75
Kelty Hearts to win: @3.2