Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
As part of the first round of the group stage of the Scottish League Cup, a match between Elgin City and Hibernian will take place. The game is scheduled for Saturday, July 13, at 16:00 Central European Time. The prediction for this match is provided by Dailysports experts.
Elgin City
Elgin City is a modest club that plays in the fourth tier of Scottish football. The team has not risen above the third division for a long time and does not have any noteworthy achievements in its history.
In their group in the League Cup, Elgin City will compete for second place with Peterhead, Queen's Park, and Kelty Hearts. Considering the level of the other teams, it is unlikely that Elgin City has any significant goals for this tournament.
Hibernian
Hibernian finished eighth in the Scottish Premiership last season, a result that cannot be considered positive. Therefore, fans are expecting the team to make the right adjustments.
The Edinburgh club might play the League Cup with a completely reserve squad or use its main players as in friendly matches, giving them one half each. The level of the other opponents in the group allows Hibernian to confidently aim for the top spot.
Interesting facts and head-to-head encounters
- Elgin City has not won an official match since March.
- Hibernian has won its last three friendly matches with a total score of 7:0.
- In 2019, the teams played against each other in both the Scottish Cup and the League Cup, with both matches ending in victories for the higher-status team.
Elgin City — Hibernian Prediction
The level of the teams is significantly different, so there is no doubt about the victory of the guests. A good option would be to bet on a total of more than 3 goals.
