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Buckie Thistle vs Ross County prediction, odds, and free betting tips (09/07/2022)

This is a betting preview of the Scottish League Cup group C match which is all set to unfold at the Victoria Park. Buckie Thistle from the Football League go up against Ross County from the Premiership.

Buckie Thistle vs Ross County – Predictions, Odds, & Best Betting Tips

Buckie Thistle have a mountain to climb with regards to the quality of the opposition and they prepare for the same with a defeat in the pre-season friendly match. Ross County had a positive pre-season with the team registering a comfortable success over Brora Rangers.

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Ross County win at half-time and full-time

Ross County have several divisions between them and Buckie Thistle. It is a testament to the quality between the two clubs in this true ‘David versus Goliath’ game. Even though Buckie Thistle are playing at home, they are likely to do anything about Ross County’s quality. Even though manager Malky Mackay has witnessed significant changes to the squad, there will be a win at half-time and full-time for the hosts.

Total goals under 2.5

The volume of goals from Ross County are likely to be much higher than usual given that Buckie Thistle are likely to be picked off irrespective of their style of play. If Buckie Thistle decide to come out and play, they will leave gaps for the better quality players to expose. Still, the home team may not be the one to score goals in this game.

Both teams to score – no

Ross County were unable to keep a clean sheet in the pre-season but that is unlikely to stop them from grabbing one in this game. Buckie Thistle may have to play defensive throughout the fixture and they are not a good pick to score goals this League Cup match.

Buckie Thistle vs Ross County: Scottish League Cup Match Preview and Team News

Buckie Thistle

Buckie Thistle are going for yet another campaign under Graeme Stewart, who is into his seventh season with the club. Ryan Fyffe is the new addition to Buckie Thistle squad and the centre back will provide plenty of quality to the team at just 21 years of age. Adam MacLeod is out with a knee injury while Sam Morrison is unavailable due to an ankle fracture.

Ross County

Ross County manager Malky Mackay will be keen to get the club to some degree of the League Cup success after the failed to get past the group stage last season. The club have spent money in enhancing the squad with players like Yan Dhanda coming from Swansea and Ben Purrington from Charlton.

Scottish League Cup Stats for Buckie Thistle vs Ross County

These are some of the best stats for the match along with the right tools to make you choose the best odds.

Highest odds accross 0 bookmakers

Draw

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Bookmaker
Draw

Last Five - Buckie Thistle2389

05/11/22

Scotland Highland League Scotland

76347

Formartine United

2389

Buckie Thistle

1

2

W

22/10/22

Scotland FA Cup Scotland

224830

Broomhill FC

2389

Buckie Thistle

3

1

L

05/10/22

Scotland Highland League Scotland

26116

Clachnacuddin

2389

Buckie Thistle

1

4

W

24/09/22

Scotland League Challenge Cup Scotland

5272

Linfield

2389

Buckie Thistle

2

1

L

17/09/22

Scotland FA Cup Scotland

34723

Lossiemouth

2389

Buckie Thistle

1

2

W

Last Five - Ross County2365

04/06/23

Scotland Premiership Play-Offs Scotland

2358

Partick

2365

Ross County

1

3

L

01/06/23

Scotland Premiership Play-Offs Scotland

2358

Partick

2365

Ross County

2

0

L

28/05/23

Scotland Premiership Scotland

2347

Kilmarnock

2365

Ross County

3

1

L

24/05/23

Scotland Premiership Scotland

2348

St Johnstone

2365

Ross County

3

3

D

20/05/23

Scotland Premiership Scotland

2346

Motherwell

2365

Ross County

1

0

L

FAQs on Buckie Thistle vs Ross County game

Buckie Thistle vs Ross County Prediction

Where is the match going to take place? Victoria Park

When will this match start? July 09, 2022 at 15:00 GMT

Who is the favourite team to win the game? Ross County

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