Peterhead
- The Blue Toon sit fifth in League One 2026/2027 on seven points from their first five matches, one place ahead of the seventh-placed The Gable Endies on six points.
- They have won back-to-back matches coming into this fixture.
- Peterhead's most recent two results have been a 2-1 home win over Dundee FC II in the Challenge Cup and a 1-1 away draw with Alloa Athletic in League One.
Montrose
- Montrose have won four of their last five matches in all competitions, including three straight.
- Montrose have yet to win away from home in League One 2026/2027.
- The Gable Endies have lost both of their road matches so far, conceding five goals at an average of 2.50 per game.
- Stewart Petrie has overseen an impressive start to the season by the Angus club, who are pressing more in the middle third and causing problems with their wing-backs and set-piece threat.
Head-to-Head
The last three League One head-to-head meetings have finished even, with the most recent meeting in the 2026/2027 season ending 1-1 at Balmoor Stadium.
Key Players
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Standout performers to watch:
- Gary Oliver - five goals in five games.
- Fraser Mackie - three goals in Peterhead's last five games.
- Cameron Smith - one goal from five appearances.
Betting Insights
- Both teams to score at 1.64 looks a solid option for this encounter.
- Peterhead are the slight favourites to take the win at 2.07, but Montrose's form and the 3.3 draw price suggest that this is likely to be a tight game.
Prediction
Montrose have the momentum to win a close contest.