Peterhead

vs

Ross County

Preview

Peterhead

• Recent form:
  • Peterhead have won two and lost three of their last five in all competitions.
  • Peterhead have won one, drawn one and lost three of their five home matches across all competitions.
  • Peterhead's two most recent League Cup Group H 2026 games were a 1-0 away defeat to Raith Rovers and a 0-0 home draw with Kilmarnock (won 5-4 on penalties).
• Playing style:
  • The hosts are good at breaking and moving forward, with their lone front man running onto a variety of direct passes.
  • Manager Jordon Brown has his team playing a more pragmatic, results-first style.

Ross County

• Recent form:
  • Ross County have won five games in a row, including their last two League Cup Group D 2026 matches (1-1 home draw with Dundee FC, won 7-6 on penalties; and 3-0 away at Airdrieonians FC).
  • Ross County have won seven of their last ten matches across all competitions.
  • The Staggies have won three and lost two of their away matches in all competitions, and are unbeaten in their last three.
• Playing style:
  • Stuart Kettlewell's side have brought structure and control and keep a tight, compact shape with discipline in the defensive third.
  • They have an excellent outlet in Brian Graham, who has been lethal in the box recently.

Key Players

• Brian Graham - key attacking outlet for Ross County.
• Peterhead's lone front man - focal point for their direct attacking transitions.

Betting Insights

• The market lists Ross County at 1.83, Peterhead at 3.8, and the draw at 3.75.
• Recommended markets include Under 2.5 (odds 1.93) and Both Teams to Score - No (odds 1.98).

Prediction

• Back Ross County to win with Under 2.5 goals.
• Expect a tight, cagey game - the visitors could concede but are likely to keep the tie close heading into the second leg.