Alloa Athletic
- Alloa Athletic are second in League One with 28 points from 16 games.
- Alloa Athletic will be a tough test for Queen of the South on Saturday, as Andy Graham’s men are one of the most defensively solid teams in League One at the moment. That is one of the reasons behind our Alloa Athletic vs Queen of the South betting tips for the weekend.
- Since Graham took charge in November 2023, Alloa have adopted a style of play that is both disciplined and compact, sitting deep in a low-block and looking to spring forward when the opportunity arises.
Queen of the South
- Queen of the South are fifth with 22 points from 16 matches, 6 fewer points than Alloa Athletic.
- Peter Murphy took over at Palmerston Park in May 2024 and has installed a high-tempo, pressing style that sees the Doonhamers advance up the pitch quickly and use their fullbacks to get wide of their opponents, with two strikers up front.
- So the battle of the transitions may well decide Saturday’s matchup, with Alloa’s strong defensive setup and Queen of the South’s front-foot style playing off each other. The Alloa Athletic vs Queen of the South prediction will likely hinge on which manager’s tactics prevail.
Head-to-Head
Alloa have failed to beat Queen of the South in their last two home games, and the Doonhamers have beaten them in the last 2 League One meetings, the most recent of which was a 1-0 home victory two months ago.
Key Players
- Alloa Athletic have conceded just 4 home goals in 8 league matches - an average of 0.50 conceded per match - and have one of the league’s most efficient scorers in David Devine, who has 4 goals in 16 League One games.
- Kurtis Guthrie has been the team’s driving force up top this season, netting 4 times in 12 League One appearances, although he tends to be the Doonhamers’ only outlet up front when they play with two forwards.
Betting Insights
This Alloa Athletic vs Queen of the South betting tips section highlights that Alloa Athletic are the favourites here, and rightfully so at 1.96 , with Queen of the South at 3.59 and the draw at 3.22 .
Prediction
Alloa are the stronger team, and will have the better chances to win, and Graham’s team are well placed for a low-scoring game with home advantage, which is why we are taking under 2.5 goals at 1.75 .
