vs Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

In the Scotland Challenge Cup Dumbarton come off two straight defeats, 1-3 away to Stranraer and 1-6 away to Cove Rangers; before that a 2-1 win over Elgin City, a 0-2 defeat away to Annan Athletic and, further back, a 2-2 draw with Celtic II. Banks O' Dee come off a 4-1 win over Keith, preceded by two straight draws, 2-2 away to Nairn County and 1-1 with Forfar Athletic; further back two wins, 5-0 away to Rothes and 6-3 over Invergordon. The only previous meeting between the two sides dates back to 28 October 2023, when Dumbarton won 3-2 at home against Banks O' Dee. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.