Queen of the South
- Queen of the South have been unbeaten in their last 5 League One games (4 draws and 1 win).
- The Doonhamers have won 7, drawn 5 and lost 4 in 16 home League One matches, conceding 20 goals in the process.
- Queen of the South’s record shows they are hard to beat on their own patch, but not consistent enough to win the majority of their games.
- Peter Murphy has his side set up in a very compact way, so they can be difficult to break down.
- They have a big, physical striker up front and usually play two wide players, giving them the option to change the tempo and attack directly in the final third or go wide.
- They have no need to dominate possession, so they can press the ball while being very disciplined when out of possession.
Cove Rangers
- Cove Rangers have drawn 2 of their last 5 games and have failed to win their last 2 away matches.
- Cove Rangers have won only 3, drawn 4 and lost 8 of their 15 away matches.
- Hartley has a different challenge to manage as Cove are a flexible team that can set up in either a 4-3-3 or two up top.
- They are a possession-based side with experienced forwards who can play on the shoulder of the defence or wide.
- They have the ability to press or sit in and be compact defensively - whichever suits.
Head-to-Head
The last two League One meetings between these sides have been drawn, the last one 1-1.
Key Players
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Kai Kennedy is a great pick as a goalscorer bet for Saturday’s game, having scored 8 League One goals for the Doonhamers this season and assisted another three in their last five.
- 8 League One goals this season
- 3 assists in his last five
- Nicky Clark has chipped in with three goals in those five games too, so the visitors should be wary of the Doonhamers’ direct play.
- Christopher Maguire has scored two of Cove’s last five goals, so back him to find the net again.
Betting Insights
- Odds for a home win look appealing given Queen of the South’s home form.
- The goals markets are priced reasonably, with over 2.5 often available for a lively contest.
Prediction
Queen of the South to edge a lively contest with both teams on the scoreboard and over 2.5 goals .
