Kelty Hearts vs Inverness Match Preview

Kelty Hearts host Inverness in the first game of the Scottish League Cup group stage. In case of a draw, the penalty shoot-out follows, where the winner gets two points and the loser gets one.

The hosts are last year's champions in Second Scotland, i.e. in the fourth division, maintaining their unbeaten home record despite being newcomers. They had thirteen wins and five draws, a tally that helped them leave second-placed Forfar twenty one points behind. In their respective first official game last year, they welcomed Dundee United who eventually finished fourth in the big division and lost 0-1, with a goal in the last quarter of the match.

The guests participated in the Championship, i.e. in the second division where they finished in third place. Their attempt to return to the top level of football in Scotland wasn't successful after losing in the promotion play-offs. The League Cup is a competition that serves them to better prepare for the start of the league.

No doubt this game is another chance for the young Kelty to show that they are growing up and deserve to play in Scotland's Premiership. I fancy them to chase the win and confirm that the League Cup is the tournament of surprises. I bet 4 units on 1 draw no bet at odds of 2.68.