Kilmarnock and Hamilton Academical will both look to continue their unbeaten starts in the Scottish League Cup when the two teams meet at Rugby Park on Tuesday night.
This clash is in Group H and it is Raith Rovers that have moved to the top of the standings.
However, they have played one game more than Kilmarnock and Hamilton Academical, who have won one and drawn one of their opening two encounters.
Kilmarnock secured a 0-0 draw with Raith before beating them on penalties to earn a bonus point, before following that up with a 1-0 success over Elgin.
Hamilton started their League Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Peterhead, while they too were held to a draw by Raith, beating them on penalties after a 1-1 stalemate.
Kilmarnock v Hamilton Academical Tips Summary
Best Bet - Under 2.5 goals @ 15/8
Alternative Bet - Half-time/full-time Draw/Kilmarnock @ 3/1
Bet Builder - Kilmarnock to win to nil, Over 9 corners @ 3/1
Kilmarnock v Hamilton Academical Prediction
Best Bet: Under 2.5 goals @ 15/8
Tuesday's tie features two teams that are separated by two divisions, with Kilmarnock plying their trade in the Scottish Premiership.
With such a gulf in class expected ahead of kick-off, most pre-match thoughts would normally lean towards a one-sided showdown.
However, the form of these two teams suggests Tuesday's encounter could be a low-scoring affair.
Under 2.5 goals has landed in Kilmarnock's opening two matches in the League Cup, as it has for Raith.
With both teams still building up their fitness ahead of their upcoming league campaigns, there is bound to be some rustiness in front of goal and the fact that both teams will have played three games in 10 days is far from ideal.
Alternative Bet: Half-time/full-time Draw/Kilmarnock @ 3/1
Hamilton Academical only just avoided relegation from League One last season, having been forced to play in the relegation play-offs.
They came through four ties against Forfar Athletic and Clyde, and including the end of last season, they are now unbeaten in nine matches, including friendlies.
Kilmarnock have struggled to dominate against lesser opposition so far, suggesting they are yet to hit their stride.
Therefore, a draw at half-time and Kilmarnock to win at full-time looks good value.
Killie are unbeaten in eight and have won seven of those contests in 90 minutes, including the end of last season, and they should eventually find a way through this stubborn Hamilton Academical defence.
Kilmarnock v Hamilton Academical Bet Builder Tip
Kilmarnock to win to nil
Over 9 corners
Pays @ 3/1
Hamilton Academical's record against Kilmarnock is pretty dismal, with Killie winning the last seven encounters between the two sides.
With the Accies only just avoiding the drop in League One a few months ago, it is tough to see them scoring past a Kilmarnock defence that have kept three clean sheets in four games in all competitions.
Killie should set the standard and push the tempo and they should rack up plenty of corners. They have won 13 corners across two League Cup games, so expect another match where set-pieces play a pivotal role.
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Key Match Stats
Kilmarnock are unbeaten in eight matches in all competitions
Hamilton Academical are unbeaten in nine games in all competitions
Kilmarnock are unbeaten against Hamilton in seven fixtures
Under 2.5 goals has landed in both of Killie's League Cup matches
Hamilton Academical's first two games in the League Cup have contained under 2.5 goals
Hamilton Academical have only won two of the last 10 meetings between the two clubs
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