Kelty Hearts

vs

Alloa Athletic

Preview

Kelty Hearts

• Kelty Hearts are winless in their last nine home matches in League One 2025/2026 (D1, L8).
• With a narrow back four and deep midfielders, the Kelty Hearts boss is intent on keeping the ball out of his own net and springing forward at times for quick vertical attacks.
• Kelty Hearts have the worst home defensive record in the division, having conceded 24 goals in their nine games played at New Central Park, an average of 2.67 per game.

Alloa Athletic

• Alloa Athletic’s recent form has been inconsistent (W1, D1, L3) with a 1-0 away defeat at Hamilton Academical FC last time out, but they remain the favorite at 1.7 for this League One 2025-2026 fixture against Kelty Hearts on Saturday.
• The Shire are in fourth spot in League One 2025/2026 with 29 points from 19 fixtures while Kelty Hearts are tenth with just 12 points in the same number of games.
• Alloa Athletic could not be further removed from O’Ware’s approach as Andy Graham, who took the reins in November 2023, has instilled a pragmatic and direct style of play that is more than adept at winning away from home.

Head-to-Head

Key Players

• Ricco Diack has been Kelty Hearts’ greatest attacking threat this season with six goals in 14 League One appearances.
• David Devine, who has four goals in 18 matches, leads the line for the Wasps and is a target man they can play off in their direct style of football.

Betting Insights

• The hosts are 4.53 outsiders as they have been through a nightmare season at New Central Park, failing to win in nine home fixtures in League One 2025/2026 (D1, L8).
• A bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.82 may be a safer alternative play to the Alloa win because the artificial surface at Kelty’s ground can affect the rhythm of the game and the chances that players are able to create with their passing.

Prediction