Aberdeen vs Dumbarton Predictions

• Over 2.5 goals has landed in all three of Aberdeen’s LC games.
• The Dons have scored nine goals themselves in the LC.
• Dumbarton have shipped seven goals in their three games.

Go for goals as Dumbarton head to Pittodrie

Aberdeen entertain Dumbarton of League One in the Scottish League Cup on Saturday in what is likely to be a one-sided affair.

The Dons are the huge favourites and understandably so, as they have won all three of their games and Dumbarton have lost all of theirs (one after penalties).

Backing Aberdeen to cover a handicap is one option but the best play could be focusing on the goals markets and over 2.5 goals is the pick, even at a short price.

The hosts have been in good scoring form in this competition with nine goals in total across their three games, all of which have gone over 2.5 goals.

There have been 11 goals scored in total across Dumbarton’s three games, of which they have scored four, so it seems likely these teams will be able to combine for at least three goals in total.

There is a clear gulf in class here and a 4-1 win for Aberdeen is the correct score prediction. The Dons edged out Championship side Airdrieonians 2-1 last time out but should find Dumbarton easier to cope with, although the visitors did score three goals in defeat to the same opponents last time out and may be able to record a consolation effort.