Aberdeen vs Kelty Hearts: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Aberdeen welcome Kelty Hearts to Pittodrie Stadium for a League Cup fixture on Saturday 25 July (15:00 WAT).
Current form
Aberdeen, last 5: WWWWL Their latest outing: 4–1 win over Queen of the South, away. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 0.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Kelty Hearts, last 5: WLDLL Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Brora Rangers, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Aberdeen, collecting 2.5 points per game to 0.7 for Kelty Hearts.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Aberdeen 2.5 xG, Kelty Hearts 0.9 xG – a total near 3.4. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 69% and GG at 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Aberdeen 74%, draw 17%, Kelty Hearts 9%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (69%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Aberdeen 2–1 Kelty Hearts. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Aberdeen74%fair 1.35 · @1.13
Draw17%fair 5.91 · @6.80
Kelty Hearts9%fair 11.15 · @14.00
3.37Expected goals
2.50Aberdeen xG
0.87Kelty Hearts xG
57%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–011%
2–19%
3–09%
1–09%
3–18%
1–17%
From our goals model: Aberdeen 2.5 – 0.9 Kelty Hearts expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Aberdeen to win✓
74%
1.35
1.13
Double chance
Aberdeen or draw✓
91%
1.10
–
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
57%
1.75
1.73
Draw no bet
Aberdeen (draw no bet)✓
89%
1.12
–
Asian handicap
Aberdeen -1 (Asian handicap)✓
65%
1.53
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
85%
1.18
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
1.28
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
51%
1.96
2.05
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
1.48
First team to score
Aberdeen to score first✓
72%
1.40
–
Half-time result
Aberdeen ahead at half-time✓
54%
1.86
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Aberdeen / FT Aberdeen✓
49%
2.02
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.70
–
Recent results
Aberdeen – last 6
WWWWLW
22 Jul
@ Queen of the South
4–1
W
18 Jul
vs Queen's Park
2–1
W
14 Jul
@ Brora Rangers
2–0
W
11 Jul
@ Linfield
2–0
W
4 Jul
@ Twente
0–1
L
27 Jun
@ Cove Rangers
1–0
W
1.8Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Kelty Hearts – last 6
WLDLLL
21 Jul
vs Brora Rangers
3–2
W
14 Jul
vs Queen's Park
1–2
L
11 Jul
@ Queen of the South
1–1
D
4 Jul
vs Dunfermline
0–3
L
27 Jun
@ East Kilbride
0–4
L
20 Jun
@ Gala Fairydean Rovers
1–2
L
1.0Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Aberdeen and Kelty Hearts.
What is the prediction for Aberdeen vs Kelty Hearts?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Aberdeen vs Kelty Hearts?
On our numbers Aberdeen have a 74% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Kelty Hearts 9%.
How many goals will there be in Aberdeen vs Kelty Hearts?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Aberdeen vs Kelty Hearts?
Our predicted score is Aberdeen 2–1 Kelty Hearts, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Aberdeen vs Kelty Hearts?
Aberdeen vs Kelty Hearts (League Cup) kicks off on Saturday 25 July 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Pittodrie Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.