Rothes vs Brora Rangers prediction

Rothes host Brora Rangers in the first round of the Scottish Cup, just two weeks after the two sides met at the same ground in league action. That previous encounter saw Brora Rangers cruise to an emphatic 8-0 victory, highlighting the significant gap in recent performance levels between the two sides.

Rothes enter this tie in difficult form, having lost all five of their previous five competitive matches while conceding a total of 29 goals. Heavy defeats against Turriff United, Strathspey Thistle, Banks O' Dee, and Buckie Thistle have compounded their defensive struggles, with only two goals scored across that entire five-match sequence.

Brora Rangers, by contrast, arrive in prime scoring rhythm after winning five consecutive matches across all competitions. Having netted 25 goals in their last five fixtures, including commanding victories over Keith and Invergordon alongside their earlier eight-goal haul at Rothes, the visitors hold immense momentum heading into this cup tie.