Alloa vs Dundee Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: July 19, 2025 | Recreation Park | Scottish League Cup | 15:00 BST

A crucial clash in the Scottish League Cup between Alloa and Dundee, with Dundee’s hopes for qualification lying on this match. Dundee will be favourites but must win all three of their remaining matches to stand a chance at qualifying; meanwhile, Alloa will need a win to strengthen their position on a second-round berth.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals at 1.54 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Alloa vs Dundee Predicted Lineups

Alloa Predicted XI: McFarlane; Taggart, McKay, Devine, Waters; Scougall, Roberts, O’Donnell; Buchanan, Rankin, Orsi.

Dundee Predicted XI: Carson; Wright, Koumetio, Astley, Graham; Robertson, Digby, Garza, Yogane; Acquah, Murray.

Alloa are not expected to change their lineup too much and opt for similar personnel which has proven to be the right choice for Andy Graham as his side look to lock in a round two place.

Dundee need this lineup to gel in time for this match. A disappointing 1-0 loss to Airdrie was not what Steven Pressley would have expected from his side last weekend.

Alloa vs Dundee Current League Standings

With the league campaign yet to get underway, this League Cup is the first taste of competitive action for these teams this season. Alloa have won two from two, against both Bonnyrigg Rose and Montrose with a 3-1 aggregate scoreline. Victory against either Dundee or Aidrie from their next two games could be enough to secure a spot in the next round.

Dundee’s first competitive fixture of the season ended in a 1-0 defeat to Aidrie so they must bounce back against Alloa otherwise they will not be able to accumulate the points required to qualify. They will be very disappointed after their flawless preseason results too.

Alloa vs Dundee Head-to-Head Timeline

Aside from their very first meeting in 2008, Alloa have not been able to take down Dundee since. The Premiership outfit have scored three goals in four of their last five head-to-head meetings.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• March 2021: Alloa 0-3 Dundee (Championship)
• December 2020: Dundee 3-1 Alloa (Championship)
• November 2020: Alloa 3-3 Dundee (Championship)
• March 2020: Dundee 0-0 Alloa (Championship)
• October 2019: Alloa 0-3 Dundee (Championship)

Alloa struggles profusely in this fixture, having conceded three goals in each of their last three home games to Dundee. They have done well this season to win two from two, but it will take a spectacular effort to make it three from three.

Dundee, meanwhile, are expected to win this game with ease, and should do based on previous meetings. They will hope their loss to Airdrie was just a small blip and they will look to get back on the smooth road as soon as possible.

Recent Alloa and Dundee Matches Analysis

Alloa Last 5 Matches:

• Alloa 2-1 Montrose (H) – League Cup
• Alloa 1-0 Bonnyrigg Rose (A) – League Cup
• Alloa 1-4 Raith Rovers (A) – Club Friendly
• Alloa 1-3 Livingston (H) – Club Friendly
• Alloa 1-2 Kelty Hearts (A) – League One

Alloa have had a poor preseason, being dismantled comfortably by Raith and Livingston, but they have done well to turn it around halfway through the League Cup group stage.

Dundee Last 5 Matches:

• Dundee 0-1 Airdrieonians (H) – League Cup
• Dundee 1-0 Carnoustie Panmure (A) – Club Friendly
• Dundee 3-0 Brechin (A) – Club Friendly
• Dundee 2-0 Arbroath (A) – Club Friendly
• Dundee 2-0 St. Johnstone (A) – Premiership

Dundee had been in prolific form up to their defeat to Airdrie. There is no doubt their confidence will still be sky-high, and they are firm favourites to beat Alloa.

Alloa vs Dundee Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a Over 2.5 Goals victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Alloa vs Dundee Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.54 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted over 2.5 goals to be scored in this fixture. Recent head-to-head suggests the game should go the way of Dundee. Their recent form has been superior too, and we believe their defeat to Airdrie was just a blip and they should have enough to win here.

Key Players to Watch: Alloa vs Dundee

Luke Rankin (Alloa): Rankin has been a key reason for Alloa’s early success in this competition, having scored the winner against Bonnyrigg. The 20-year-old looks to carry on his outstanding form into this season, after scoring 11 goals from just 26 appearances in League One.

Simon Murray (Dundee): After failure to score in their opening fixture, Simon Murray will be eager to return to the scoring form which saw him net 16 goals in a very competitive Premiership. Without his scoring contributions towards the end of the season, Dundee definitely would have been fighting in the relegation playoff in order to survive in the topflight.

Alloa vs Dundee Match Facts

Referee: TBC

Stadium Information: The Recreation Park is located in Alloa, in between Glasgow and Edinburgh, and can occupy up to 3,100 spectators.