Dundee vs Montrose Predictions

Dundee vs Montrose predictions for this Scottish League Cup tie. Eliminated Dundee and Montrose meet Saturday afternoon for their final Scottish League Cup Group C match, with only pride at stake. Read on for all out free tips and predictions

Scottish League Cup | Jul 26 2025 at 3:00 pm UK at Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park

Dundee vs Montrose Predictions

Can Either Side Restore Some Pride as Dundee Face Montrose in a Dead Rubber?

• Montrose love a goal-fest: Both teams have scored in six of Montrose’s last seven matches, with multiple games going well over the 2.5 mark.
• Dundee’s defence leaking under pressure: The hosts have managed just two clean sheets in their last nine outings, often gifting lower-league opponents chances.
• Montrose’s struggles continue: The visitors have only one win from their last eight competitive fixtures, making consistency their biggest weakness heading into this one.

Best Bet for Dundee vs Montrose

There’s not a whole lot left to play for in Group C of the Scottish League Cup, but that won’t stop emotions running high when Dundee welcome Montrose to Dens Park on Saturday afternoon. Both teams are already out of the competition, having collected just three points apiece from their first three fixtures, and this final clash will determine little in terms of progression—but quite a bit in terms of pride, preparation, and perception ahead of the domestic season.

Dundee, who returned to the Premiership with high hopes, have endured a tough start under new manager Steven Pressley. Things looked promising after a spotless pre-season, but a pair of lacklustre defeats to Airdrieonians and Alloa Athletic swiftly killed off any early optimism. It wasn’t until their third game, against Bonnyrigg Rose, that they finally showed signs of life—though even that 3-1 win came via two late goals and a performance that still raised more questions than answers.

Montrose, meanwhile, aren’t exactly glowing with momentum themselves. Their 2024–25 campaign was already on the ropes after a rough year in League One, and their League Cup form hasn’t turned the tide. A solitary win over Bonnyrigg Rose was sandwiched between two defeats, and although their attack has shown flashes, their inconsistency continues to cost them.

With both managers out of the qualification picture, this final group match has all the ingredients of a glorified pre-season runout. That said, don’t expect it to be dull—these are two squads still searching for rhythm, and that often means mistakes, chances and, yes, goals.

Best Bet for Dundee vs Montrose: Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 Goals

Here at BettingTips4You.com, we don’t dish out ten half-baked picks and leave readers spinning. We focus on a single, high-quality Best Bet for each fixture, and for this one, we’re backing Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 Goals.

Let’s face it—defending hasn’t been high on the priority list for either of these two sides in the group stage. Dundee might have salvaged some pride with their win over Bonnyrigg, but conceding in all three of their matches doesn’t scream confidence at the back. Even against a non-league outfit, they needed to go behind before finally waking up. Their back three have looked anything but cohesive, and that vulnerability will be tested again on Saturday.

Montrose haven’t exactly been rock-solid either. While they’ve put a few goals on the board—four in total—they’ve shipped five at the other end and come into this one with just one win in their last eight games across all competitions. They’ve been scoring, yes, but keeping teams out? Not so much.

With both sides likely to shuffle their line-ups and give fringe players a go, this feels like the kind of game where tactical discipline might take a backseat to open play. Emile Acquah’s impact off the bench last time out gives Dundee a focal point up top, while Montrose will again turn to Loudon and Wighton to make things happen in the final third.

BettingTips4You.com expert quote:

“With nothing on the line and both teams riddled with defensive gaps, this has all the makings of a wide-open, goal-filled encounter—expect errors, chances, and entertainment.” – Mark Wighan, BettingTips4You.com expert

There’s little reason for either side to play it safe, and even less evidence that either could keep a clean sheet if they tried.

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Predicted Correct Score: Dundee 2-2 Montrose

It’s tough to separate the two given their shared inconsistencies. Dundee have the higher ceiling but have failed to assert dominance, even against modest opposition. Montrose have proven they can get at teams, but their defence is brittle. A 2-2 draw feels right—a chaotic, fast-paced affair with plenty of flaws and a few moments of quality sprinkled in.

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