Montrose will face off against Motherwell in the Scottish League Cup group stage. This match holds significant implications for both teams, making it a highly anticipated fixture.
Match Preview
Montrose and Motherwell are set to clash at Links Park in their second group stage game of the Scottish League Cup.
Montrose, a League One side, had a decent run last season, finishing fourth with 53 points from 36 games.
On the other hand, Motherwell, a Scottish Premiership team, ended their top-flight campaign in ninth place with 43 points.
Montrose Form
Montrose began their League Cup journey with a narrow 3-2 defeat against Partick Thistle.
Despite taking an early lead through Ben Maciver-Redwood, they conceded twice and only managed to equalise before losing in the 75th minute.
Under the management of Stewart Petrie since December 2016, Montrose has consistently performed well in League One, rarely finishing outside the top four.
Motherwell Form
Motherwell started their League Cup campaign strongly with a 3-0 victory over Edinburgh City.
This win followed two pre-season friendlies where they also emerged victorious.
Despite ending the previous Scottish Premiership season with two consecutive losses, Motherwell demonstrated their offensive capabilities, scoring 56 goals, albeit with defensive challenges, conceding 59 times.
Team News
Montrose
Montrose may see Ben Hermiston, who scored after being subbed on against Partick Thistle, earn a starting spot.
Striker Blair Lyons is also likely to return to the lineup after suspension.
Montrose Possible Starting Lineup: Matthews; Williamson, Smith, Quinn; Martin, Gardyne, Shrive, Steeves; Brown, Maciver-Redwood, Hermiston
Motherwell
Motherwell will be without new signing Johnny Koutroumbis due to a calf injury, with Paul McGinn and Ross Callachan also doubtful despite recovery progress.
Motherwell Possible Starting Lineup: Hegyi; O'Donnell, Balmer, Casey, Blaney; Wilson, Zdravkovski, Halliday; Paton, Ebiye, Wells
Prediction
Given their respective league standings and recent form, Motherwell is the stronger side and the favourite to win.
Montrose has shown resilience and the ability to create scoring opportunities, but their defensive vulnerabilities might be their downfall against a top-flight team like Motherwell.
Our Prediction: Montrose 1-3 Motherwell
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