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Threave Rovers
59Average

Last 5 matches · 3W-0D-2L · +4 goal difference

Invergordon
24Very poor

Last 5 matches · 1W-0D-4L · -15 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Total Goals
Over 2.5 Goals

BetGenius backs Over 2.5 Goals (Total Goals) at 78% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.

78%
Confidence
Strong
Preview

Match preview

Threave Rovers host Invergordon in the first round of the Scottish Cup, with both clubs looking to progress into the next stage of the competition.

Threave Rovers have shown strong scoring ability in cup competition, netting four or more goals in three of their last five fixtures, including a 6-1 win over Vale of Leithen and a 4-1 victory at Hawick Royal Albert. However, their fixtures consistently feature high event counts at both ends of the pitch, with all five of their previous five outings producing at least four goals.

Invergordon travel with severe defensive concerns on the road. In their last three away fixtures, they have conceded six goals at Banks O' Dee, seven at Brora Rangers, and seven at Huntly. With both teams regularly participating in expansive, high-scoring contests, an open cup tie with multiple goals is expected.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. All five of Threave Rovers' last five matches have produced four or more total goals.
  2. Invergordon have conceded six or more goals in each of their last three away matches (6 at Banks O' Dee, 7 at Brora Rangers, 7 at Huntly).
  3. Threave Rovers have scored at least four goals in three of their last five recorded fixtures.
  4. Four of Invergordon's last five games across all venues have produced at least four total goals.
Numbers

Statistical comparison

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80%
BTTS (last 5)
60%
100%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
80%
History

Head-to-head

1
Threave Rovers
0
Draws
0
Invergordon

Threave Rovers have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.

  • 2026-10-03Threave Rovers3-2Invergordon
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Our record in Scottish Cup

60%25 won from 42 settled predictions

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Predictions

1 published market

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Total Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
78%
Confidence

Recent matches involving both teams have consistently generated high goal counts. Each of Threave Rovers' last five fixtures has produced four or more total goals, with the team scoring 16 times across that span. Invergordon have conceded 23 goals across their last five matches, including 20 goals conceded in their last three away fixtures alone. Given Invergordon's heavy defensive concessions and Threave Rovers' demonstrated scoring form, the match has a strong probability of clearing 2.5 total goals.

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Published October 1, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.