Tayport

Stranraer bring a solid five-match unbeaten run into this tie, having registered three wins and two draws while netting fifteen goals across that sequence. While Tayport delivered an impressive 3-0 home win in the previous round, Stranraer's recent consistency and home advantage give them the edge to progress or at least avoid defeat over ninety minutes. Backing the home side to win or draw accounts for cup volatility while aligning with their strong run of results.

Both teams have demonstrated consistent patterns of high-scoring fixtures in recent outings. Four of Tayport's last five competitive matches have generated three or more goals, including a 4-1 win over Dalbeattie Star and a 3-2 victory against Coldstream. Meanwhile, Wick Academy's last five matches have featured a combined 20 goals, with high-scoring scorelines such as 4-3, 2-3, and 1-4. Given the defensive concessions both sides have displayed, backing over 2.5 total goals provides a solid probabilistic fit for this cup tie.