Scottish football: betting preview and tips for the Betfred Cup

Kick-offs 3pm Saturday

Morton can beat Queen of the South at Cappielow and qualify for the next stage of the Betfred Cup.

The Greenock side are under new management with David Hopkin and his tenure has certainly been entertaining.

He has led them to thumping 6-1 and 5-0 wins against Dumbarton and Annan, but they also crashed to a 4-0 hammering at Motherwell.

Well have been going great guns so far though, so Ton can be excused that result.

Queen of the South three games have featured a total of 14 goals, so this should be an entertaining clash.

But Hopkin has recruited some decent young talent in Aidan Nesbitt and Nicky Cadden, along with experienced striker John Sutton and they can edge this all-Ladbrokes Championship clash.

Arbroath and Alloa are widely expected to struggle in the Championship this season, but the Gayfield men can win this encounter.

Dick Campbell's side can qualify with a win against Peter Grant's new charges, depending on results elsewhere and they will fancy their chances at their Angus home.

They were well beaten at Hibs in midweek, but Dick Campbell rested players and has said he will play a full-strength side on Saturday.

They have previously battered Stirling Albion and edged out Elgin City.

Grant's squad have struggled to gel and have already been eliminated, so Arbroath can get the job done.

Motherwell should be able to comfortably see off Annan at Fir Park and can cover a two-goal handicap.

The Fir Park side have enjoyed this tournament so far and have rattled in nine goals without reply.

They are playing a inexperienced Annan team at home with Peter Murphy's outfit looking a shadow of the team who did so well last season when they crashed to a 5-0 home defeat to Morton in midweek.

Well have plenty of attacking options and Jermaine Hylton has looked impressive so far.

They have already qualified, but at home they will want to put on a show and get the win with plenty to spare.

Recommendations
Morton
1pt 5-4 BoyleSports
Arbroath
1pt Evs Hills
Motherwell -2 on handicap
1pt 7-5 bet365

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