Our Dumbarton vs Hearts B Prediction: 3-2
Dumbarton vs Hearts B in the Scotland League Challenge Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 26, 2025. We’re backing a 3-2 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This Dumbarton vs Hearts B prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Dumbarton's Last Match – Annan Athletic vs Dumbarton
Dumbarton will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 4-3 Scotland League Two victory over Annan Athletic on August 23. In that match, Dumbarton recorded 50% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Annan Athletic | 50% | 0 (11) | - | 76 |
 Dumbarton | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 21 |
Hearts B's Last Match – Broxburn Athletic vs Hearts B
Hearts B will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 3-3 Scotland Lowland League draw with Broxburn Athletic on August 23. In that match, Hearts B controlled 53% of possession and managed 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Broxburn Athletic | 47% | 0 (8) | - | 49 |
Hearts B | 53% | 0 (7) | - | 43 |
Dumbarton vs Hearts B Stats
Key Stats
| Dumbarton | Hearts B | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.28 | Attacking Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.26 | Defence Strength | 1.17 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dumbarton are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Hearts B average 1.7 scored and 2.7 conceded per game.