Kelty Hearts
- Kelty Hearts have won one, drawn two and lost two of their last five games.
- Kelty Hearts are in 10th after picking up 23 points from as many games.
- The hosts lost 2-0 to Stenhousemuir in their most recent outing.
Montrose
- Montrose have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five matches.
- Montrose sit 6th in the League One 2025-2026 standings after taking 41 points from 32 games.
- Montrose secured an important win at home to East Fife in midweek, winning 1-0.
Key Players
- Kelty Hearts have the chance to finish the season in fine form under Tam O’Ware, who has been developing a solid 4-3-3 with medium tempo and progressive wide players that have helped the club create a progressive identity in League One.
- Montrose set up with a compact shape and press selectively, often trying to transition the ball in a controlled manner.
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Key players:
- Ricco Diack - Their top scorer Ricco Diack has scored six goals in 14 League One appearances.
- Blair Lyons - Blair Lyons has scored three of Montrose’s last ten goals in the league over the course of their previous five fixtures.
- Callum Sandilands - Callum Sandilands leads the way for Stewart Petrie’s side with nine goals from 31 appearances.
Head-to-Head
- Kelty Hearts are winless in two home games against Montrose.
- The last head-to-head in the League One was a 1-1 draw at Links Park.
- Kelty Hearts have drawn seven and lost nine of their 16 home matches in League One.
- Montrose have won three, drawn six and lost seven of their 16 away games in League One.
Betting Insights
- Montrose are 2.46 to win the match.
- Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.86.
- Both teams to score - Yes at 1.68.
- Kelty Hearts have conceded 30 goals in 16 home matches, an average of 1.88 goals per game.
- Montrose score an average of 1.25 per away game in League One and concede 1.75 per game.
Prediction
With late-season motivation likely to be at an all-time high, we think that the Gable Endies will edge this one out, although Kelty’s attacking style and Montrose’s compact, disciplined approach could lead to a frantic back-and-forth affair.
