Johnstone Burgh vs Formartine United prediction

Johnstone Burgh host Formartine United in the Scottish Cup Round of 128, with both teams looking to advance in knockout competition following active autumn schedules.

Johnstone Burgh have displayed consistent attacking output across their recent fixtures. They arrive having scored at least two goals in four of their last five matches, including a 3-1 victory over Newton Stewart and a 2-2 draw with Gretna 2008. While capable in the final third, they have also shown defensive vulnerability, managing no clean sheets in their last three outings and conceding five times across those games.

Formartine United bring dependable offensive form of their own, having registered a goal in each of their last five matches. Consecutive 2-1 away defeats against Wick Academy and Cove Rangers highlight some defensive exposure on their travels, yet earlier back-to-back 2-0 wins over Civil Service Strollers and Inverurie Loco Works demonstrate their capability to create and convert scoring opportunities.