Ross County will look to pull off a shock victory when they welcome Dundee to Victoria Park in the Scottish League Cup on Tuesday night.
The Staggies dropped into League One last season after finishing bottom of the Championship, having only earned 34 points from 36 games.
Despite being unable to save his side from relegation, Stuart Kettlewell has kept his job in Dingwall, and he has got his team playing with plenty of momentum.
Ross County have won six of of their last seven games, including friendlies and the League Cup, drawing the other, but they face an uphill challenge against a team that are preparing for the latest Scottish Premiership campaign.
Ross County v Dundee Tips Summary
Best Bet - Dundee to win @ 11/10
Alternative Bet - Over 2.5 goals @ 4/6
Bet Builder - Dundee to score in both halves, Half-time/full-time - Dundee/Dundee @ 7/2
Ross County v Dundee Prediction
Best Bet: Dundee to win @ 11/10
Having finished well above the relegation places last season, Dundee have started the current campaign on the front foot. The Dee finished eight points ahead of the relegation play-off spot, having won three of their last four games, and they have maintained that momentum despite some squad upheaval.
Manager Steven Pressley has lost centre-back Luke Graham to Stoke City in the last few weeks, but has added five new faces to his squad.
Their friendly form has been patchy and they come into this fixture on the back of a 4-0 defeat to Everton, which is perhaps no surprise considering the depth of the Toffees' squad.
In the League Cup, Dundee FC have beaten Airdrieonians 4-2 and Annan 5-0, and at odds-against, they look good value for an away win.
The Dark Blues only won two of their 19 away ties in the Scottish Premiership, but they should have enough quality to beat a team that ply their trade two divisions below them.
Alternative Bet: Over 2.5 goals @ 4/6
If Dundee's recent games are any barometer, we should be in for a high-scoring match on Tuesday night. Five of their last six games, including friendlies, have seen at least three goals scored while they have netted nine themselves in two League Cup games so far.
Ross County made light work of Clyde and Annan with 3-1 and 4-1 wins, respectively, while four of their five friendlies contained at least four goals.
The hosts should fall short across the 90 minutes, but backing over 2.5 goals does give a small cover bet, just in case Ross County find the back of the net.
Ross County v Dundee Bet Builder Tip
Dundee to score in both halves
Half-time/full-time - Dundee/Dundee
Pays @ 7/2
Ross County have only kept two clean sheets in their last eight games and with Dundee playing at a higher level, there's every chance the visitors hit the back of the net in both halves.
With the Scottish Premiership outfit expected to have too much class for their hosts, it makes sense to back them in the half-time/full-time market.
The visitors will want to bounce back at the first attempt after their 4-0 defeat to Everton on Saturday and Ross County proved last season they are not a team to fear.
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Key Match Stats
Ross County have won six of their last seven games, including friendlies, drawing the other
Ross County have won their last three home games, including the end of last season
Dundee only won two of their 19 away matches in the Scottish Premiership last season
Dundee have lost three of their last seven games, including friendlies
Ross County are unbeaten in four games against Dundee
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