Cumbernauld Colts

Both teams are averaging high scoring rates heading into this cup tie. Cumbernauld Colts have seen each of their last three home games clear the 2.5 goal threshold, featuring scorelines of 5-2 against Newton Stewart, 2-1 against East Fife, and 2-4 against St. Mirren U21. They have found the net in all five of their recent fixtures while also conceding seven goals across their last three home matches. Meanwhile, Banks O' Dee have scored 14 goals in their last five outings, producing scorelines of 4-0, 6-0, and 1-3 in that run. The offensive productivity shown by both camps points toward a match that produces at least three total goals.

Cumbernauld Colts bring solid attacking form into this tie, having scored in every one of their last five matches for a total of 11 goals. Haddington Athletic have struggled for results in cup action, losing each of their last five recorded fixtures and conceding 14 goals across that sequence. Backing Cumbernauld Colts to win or draw covers the most probable outcomes while accommodating the open nature of knockout football.