Kelty Hearts vs Alloa Athletic – Prediction and Betting Tips | Mar 19, 2024

In a crucial Scottish League One encounter, out-of-form Kelty Hearts are set to host promotion hopefuls Alloa Athletic at New Central Park on Tuesday night, March 19, 2024, at 7.45pm UK time. This match promises not just a spectacle of football but also significant implications for both teams’ aspirations this season.

Kelty Hearts, desperate to arrest a concerning losing streak, find themselves in a precarious position. Their recent form has been alarming, with a run of five consecutive losses in the league highlighting both defensive vulnerabilities and offensive inefficiencies. Despite a promising start to their campaign, the Hearts have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring a mere two goals since Valentine’s Day and failing to score in their last four outings. This dip in form has seen them precariously positioned at sixth in the table, a mere four points above the relegation zone, starkly contrasting their comfortable 16-point cushion over relegation places at the end of the previous season.

On the other hand, Alloa Athletic come into this fixture on the back of a thumping 5-2 victory over Edinburgh City, a win that solidified their status as contenders for promotion. Currently occupying third place, the Wasps have demonstrated a balanced approach, boasting a potent attack complemented by a resolute defence. Their ambition to secure promotion is palpable, with performances on the pitch reflective of a side not willing to settle for less.

Historically, encounters between Kelty Hearts and Alloa Athletic have been competitive, with both teams sharing victories. However, Kelty managed to secure a win in their most recent meeting at New Central Park in August 2023, which adds an interesting dynamic to the upcoming fixture.

Team News: Kelty Hearts might field Brad McKay in defence, supported potentially by Thomas O’Ware or Lewis Owens. Offensively, Craig Johnston and Joe McGlynn are expected to lead the line, with Alfie Bavidge and Michael Tidser bolstering the midfield.

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Alloa Athletic will be without Bobby Wales, their joint-top scorer, due to international duties. In his absence, Conor Sammon and Ally Roy are viable options to spearhead the attack, with Taylor Steven continuing his impressive form on loan from the higher division.

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Prediction: Considering current forms, head-to-head records, and the impact of home advantage, this match is poised to be tightly contested. However, Alloa Athletic’s superior form and offensive prowess give them a slight edge.

(Odds are taken from bet365 and are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.T&Cs apply, 18+)

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Kelty Hearts 1-2 Alloa Athletic. odds at 9.00 bet365

This forecast leans on Alloa’s robust attacking form and Kelty’s recent struggles, particularly in front of goal. Additionally, the Wasps’ motivation to secure promotion should see them edge out a Kelty side desperate to reverse their fortunes.

Additional Betting Insights:

Both Teams to Score: Yes. Despite Kelty’s scoring woes, their need for points could see them find the back of the net.
Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5. Alloa Athletic’s attacking form and Kelty’s desperation to end their losing streak suggest a game with at least three goals.
Hot Stat: Alloa Athletic have outscored Kelty Hearts in their previous encounters this season, which could play a psychological factor.

70 average Markets available for Kelty Hearts v Alloa

Full Time Result

Home Win	Draw	Away Win
3.5	3.6	1.909

Half Time/Full Time

Kelty Hearts – Kelty Hearts	Kelty Hearts – Draw	Kelty Hearts – Alloa
5.5	15	21

Half Time/Full Time (cont.)

Draw – Kelty Hearts	Draw – Draw	Draw – Alloa
8	6.5	5

Half Time/Full Time (cont.)

Alloa – Kelty Hearts	Alloa – Draw	Alloa – Alloa
29	15	3

Correct Score

Kelty Hearts #1-0	Kelty Hearts #4-0	Kelty Hearts #4-3
15	67	81

Correct Score (cont.)

Kelty Hearts #3-2	Kelty Hearts #4-1	Kelty Hearts #2-0
29	51	21

Correct Score (cont.)

Kelty Hearts #2-1	Kelty Hearts #5-2	Kelty Hearts #3-0
13	151	41

Correct Score (cont.)

Kelty Hearts #3-1	Kelty Hearts #4-2	Kelty Hearts #5-0
26	51	151

Correct Score (cont.)

Kelty Hearts #5-1	Draw #1-1	Draw #3-3
126	7.5	41

Correct Score (cont.)

Draw #2-2	Draw #4-4	Draw #0-0
13	126	15

Correct Score (cont.)

Alloa #3-0	Alloa #4-2	Alloa #6-2
17	41	151

Correct Score (cont.)

Alloa #5-1	Alloa #4-3	Alloa #5-0
51	67	51

Correct Score (cont.)

Alloa #1-0	Alloa #2-0	Alloa #3-1
9.5	11	15

Correct Score (cont.)

Alloa #4-0	Alloa #5-2	Alloa #5-3
34	67	126

Correct Score (cont.)

Alloa #6-0	Alloa #2-1	Alloa #4-1
126	9	29

Correct Score (cont.)

Alloa #6-1	Alloa #3-2
101	21

Winning Margin

Kelty Hearts by 1	Alloa by 1	Kelty Hearts by 2
5.5	4	11

Winning Margin (cont.)

Alloa by 2	Kelty Hearts by 3	Alloa by 3
5.5	23	10

Winning Margin (cont.)

Kelty Hearts by 4+	Alloa by 4+	Score Draw
41	15	4.5

Winning Margin (cont.)

No Goal
15

Handicap Result

Kelty Hearts (+1) 1.00	Tie – (Alloa -1) -1.00	Alloa (-1) -1.00
1.8	4	3.2

Corners

Over 11.00	Exactly 11.00	Under 11.00
2.2	8.5	1.909

Total Goals

Under 2.50	Over 2.50
2.25	1.615

First Team to Score

Kelty Hearts	No Goals	Alloa
2.4	15	1.571

Half-Time

Kelty Hearts	Draw	Alloa
3.75	2.3	2.4

Total Goals Odd/Even

Even	Odd
1.85	2

Double Chance

Kelty Hearts or Draw	Draw or Alloa	Kelty Hearts or Alloa
1.8	1.286	1.286

Team Total Goals

Kelty Hearts Over 0.50	Kelty Hearts Under 0.50	Kelty Hearts Over 1.50
1.333	3.25	2.625

Team Total Goals (cont.)

Kelty Hearts Under 1.50	Kelty Hearts Over 2.50	Kelty Hearts Under 2.50
1.444	6	1.111

Team Total Goals (cont.)

Kelty Hearts Over 3.50	Kelty Hearts Under 3.50	Kelty Hearts Over 4.50
10.5	1.025	21

Team Total Goals (cont.)

Kelty Hearts Under 4.50	Alloa Over 0.50	Alloa Under 0.50
1.002	1.143	5

Team Total Goals (cont.)

Alloa Over 1.50	Alloa Under 1.50	Alloa Over 2.50
1.727	2	3.4

Team Total Goals (cont.)

Alloa Under 2.50	Alloa Over 3.50	Alloa Under 3.50
1.3	7	1.083

Team Total Goals (cont.)

Alloa Over 4.50	Alloa Under 4.50	Alloa Over 5.50
11	1.02	17

Team Total Goals (cont.)

Alloa Under 5.50
1.005

Both Teams to Score

Yes	No
1.571	2.25

Alternative Total Goals

Over 0.50	Under 0.50	Over 1.50
1.03	10	1.2

Alternative Total Goals (cont.)

Under 1.50	Over 3.50	Under 3.50
4.333	2.5	1.5

Alternative Total Goals (cont.)

Over 4.50	Under 4.50	Over 5.50
4.333	1.2	7.5

Alternative Total Goals (cont.)

Under 5.50	Over 6.50	Under 6.50
1.071	11	1.02

Alternative Total Goals (cont.)

Over 7.50	Under 7.50
17	1.005

Exact Total Goals

0 Goals	1 Goal	2 Goals
15	6	4

Exact Total Goals (cont.)

3 Goals	4 Goals	5 Goals
4	5	8.5

Exact Total Goals (cont.)

6 Goals	7+ Goals
15	11

Alternative Handicap Result

Kelty Hearts -2.00	Tie – Alloa 2.00	Alloa 2.00
17	11	1.083

Alternative Handicap Result (cont.)

Kelty Hearts -1.00	Tie – Alloa 1.00	Alloa 1.00
7	5.5	1.286

Alternative Handicap Result (cont.)

Kelty Hearts 2.00	Tie – Alloa -2.00	Alloa -2.00
1.3	5.5	6

Alternative Handicap Result (cont.)

Kelty Hearts 3.00	Tie – Alloa -3.00	Alloa -3.00
1.1	10	15

Exact 1st Half Goals

0 Goals	1 Goal	2 Goals
3.4	2.625	3.75

Exact 1st Half Goals (cont.)

3 Goals	4 Goals	5+ Goals
8	21	17

1st Half Goals Odd/Even

Odd	Even
2	1.8

Alternative 1st Half Handicap Result

Kelty Hearts -1.00	Tie – Alloa 1.00	Alloa 1.00
12	4.5	1.25

Alternative 1st Half Handicap Result (cont.)

Kelty Hearts 2.00	Tie – Alloa -2.00	Alloa -2.00
1.091	9	21

Alternative 1st Half Handicap Result (cont.)

Kelty Hearts 3.00	Tie – Alloa -3.00	Alloa -3.00
1.02	26	51

2nd Half Result

Kelty Hearts	Draw	Alloa
3.5	2.75	2.2

2nd Half Goals

Over 0.50	Under 0.50	Over 1.50
1.167	5	1.8

2nd Half Goals (cont.)

Under 1.50	Over 2.50	Under 2.50
1.909	3.5	1.286

2nd Half Goals (cont.)

Over 3.50	Under 3.50	Over 4.50
8	1.083	21

2nd Half Goals (cont.)

Under 4.50
1.015

Clean Sheet

Kelty Hearts – Yes	Kelty Hearts – No	Alloa – Yes
5	1.143	3.25

Clean Sheet (cont.)

Alloa – No
1.333

Teams to Score

Both Teams	Kelty Hearts Only	No Goal
1.571	7	15

Teams to Score (cont.)

Alloa Only
3.75

Result / Total Goals

Kelty Hearts & Over 2.50	Kelty Hearts & Under 2.50	Draw & Over 2.50
5.5	9	10

Result / Total Goals (cont.)

Draw & Under 2.50	Alloa & Over 2.50	Alloa & Under 2.50
5	2.75	5.5

To Win From Behind

Kelty Hearts to win from behind	Alloa to win from behind
13	8

To Win to Nil

Kelty Hearts to win to nil	Alloa to win to nil
7	3.75

To Win Either Half

Kelty Hearts to win either half	Alloa to win either half
2.1	1.5

To Win Both Halves

Kelty Hearts to win both halves	Alloa to win both halves
13	5.5

To Score in Both Halves

Kelty Hearts to score in both halves	Alloa to score in both halves
4	2.625

Alternative Corners

Over 5.00	Exactly 5.00	Under 5.00
1.025	21	23

Alternative Corners (cont.)

Over 6.00	Exactly 6.00	Under 6.00
1.071	15	17

Alternative Corners (cont.)

Over 7.00	Exactly 7.00	Under 7.00
1.143	12	9

Alternative Corners (cont.)

Over 8.00	Exactly 8.00	Under 8.00
1.286	9.5	5.5

Alternative Corners (cont.)

Over 9.00	Exactly 9.00	Under 9.00
1.5	8.5	3.5

Alternative Corners (cont.)

Over 10.00	Exactly 10.00	Under 10.00
1.8	8.5	2.5

Alternative Corners (cont.)

Over 12.00	Exactly 12.00	Under 12.00
3	9.5	1.615

Alternative Corners (cont.)

Over 13.00	Exactly 13.00	Under 13.00
4	11	1.364

Alternative Corners (cont.)

Over 14.00	Exactly 14.00	Under 14.00
5.5	12	1.222

Alternative Corners (cont.)

Over 15.00	Exactly 15.00	Under 15.00
9	15	1.143

Alternative Corners (cont.)

Over 16.00	Exactly 16.00	Under 16.00
12	19	1.071

Alternative Corners (cont.)

Over 17.00	Exactly 17.00	Under 17.00
15	21	1.04

Alternative Corners (cont.)

Over 18.00	Exactly 18.00	Under 18.00
21	29	1.025

Corners 2-Way

Over 10.50	Under 10.50
1.8	1.909

Exact 2nd Half Goals

0 Goals	1 Goal	2 Goals
5	3	3.4

Exact 2nd Half Goals (cont.)

3 Goals	4 Goals	5+ Goals
5.5	12	21

Half Time Double Chance

Kelty Hearts or Draw	Draw or Alloa	Kelty Hearts or Alloa
1.533	1.25	1.571

Last Team to Score

Kelty Hearts	No Goal	Alloa
2.4	15	1.571

Number of Goals in Match

Under 2 goals	2 or 3 goals	Over 3 goals
4.333	2.05	2.5

Half with Most Goals

1st Half	2nd Half	Tie
3.1	1.952	3.75

1st Half Goals

Over 0.50	Under 0.50	Over 1.50
1.3	3.4	2.375

1st Half Goals (cont.)

Under 1.50	Over 2.50	Under 2.50
1.533	5.5	1.125

1st Half Goals (cont.)

Over 3.50	Under 3.50
10.5	1.025

First Half Corners

Over 5.00	Exactly 5.00	Under 5.00
2.2	5.5	2.3

Half Time Correct Score

Kelty Hearts #1-0	Kelty Hearts #2-1	Kelty Hearts #3-2
6	23	126

Half Time Correct Score (cont.)

Kelty Hearts #2-0	Kelty Hearts #3-1	Kelty Hearts #3-0
19	67	51

Half Time Correct Score (cont.)

Draw #0-0	Draw #2-2	Draw #1-1
3.4	41	7.5

Half Time Correct Score (cont.)

Alloa #1-0	Alloa #3-1	Alloa #3-2
4.333	41	101

Half Time Correct Score (cont.)

Alloa #2-0	Alloa #3-0	Alloa #4-0
10	29	81

Half Time Correct Score (cont.)

Alloa #2-1	Alloa #4-1
17	126

Draw No Bet

Kelty Hearts	Alloa
2.625	1.444

1st Half – Handicap

Kelty Hearts 1.00	Tie – Alloa -1.00	Alloa -1.00
1.533	3.4	6.5

Result/Both Teams to Score

Kelty Hearts & Yes	Kelty Hearts & No	Alloa & Yes
6	7	3.5

Result/Both Teams to Score (cont.)

Alloa & No	Draw & Yes	Draw & No
3.75	4.5	15

Total Goals/Both Teams to Score

Over 2.5 & Yes	Over 2.5 & No	Under 2.5 & Yes
1.909	8	7.5

Total Goals/Both Teams to Score (cont.)

Under 2.5 & No
2.875

Home Team Odd/Even Goals

Kelty Hearts – Even	Kelty Hearts – Odd
1.727	2

Away Team Odd/Even Goals

Alloa – Even	Alloa – Odd
1.8	1.909

Home Team Exact Goals

Kelty Hearts – 0 Goals	Kelty Hearts – 1 Goal	Kelty Hearts – 2 Goals
3.25	2.5	4

Home Team Exact Goals (cont.)

Kelty Hearts – 3+ Goals
6

Away Team Exact Goals

Alloa – 0 Goals	Alloa – 1 Goal	Alloa – 2 Goals
5	3	3.4

Away Team Exact Goals (cont.)

Alloa – 3+ Goals
3.4

Home Team Highest Scoring Half

Kelty Hearts – 1st Half	Kelty Hearts – 2nd Half	Kelty Hearts – Tie
3.6	2.6	2.25

Away Team Highest Scoring Half

Alloa – 1st Half	Alloa – 2nd Half	Alloa – Tie
3.25	2.25	2.75

Home Team to Score in 1st Half

Kelty Hearts – Yes	Kelty Hearts – No
2.2	1.615

Away Team to Score in 1st Half

Alloa – Yes	Alloa – No
1.727	2

Both Teams to Score in 1st Half

Yes	No
4	1.222

Half Time Result/Both Teams to Score

Kelty Hearts & Yes	Kelty Hearts & No	Draw & Yes
19	4.5	7

Half Time Result/Both Teams to Score (cont.)

Draw & No	Alloa & Yes	Alloa & No
3.4	13	2.875

Half Time Result/Total Goals

Kelty Hearts & Over 1.5	Kelty Hearts & Under 1.5	Draw & Over 1.5
9.5	6	7

Half Time Result/Total Goals (cont.)

Draw & Under 1.5	Alloa & Over 1.5	Alloa & Under 1.5
3.4	5	4.333

Home Team to Score in 2nd Half

Kelty Hearts – Yes	Kelty Hearts – No
1.833	1.833

Away Team to Score in 2nd Half

Alloa – Yes	Alloa – No
1.5	2.5

Both Teams to Score in 2nd Half

Yes	No
2.75	1.4

2nd Half Goals Odd/Even

Odd	Even
1.909	1.8

Both Teams to Score 1st Half – 2nd Half

Yes / Yes	Yes / No	No / Yes
11	5.5	3.5

Both Teams to Score 1st Half – 2nd Half (cont.)

No / No
1.727

Total Corners

Under 6	6 – 8	9 – 11
17	4.333	2.625

Total Corners (cont.)

12 – 14	Over 14
3.4	5.5

Asian Handicap

Kelty Hearts 0.50	Alloa -0.50
1.925	1.925

Goal Line

Over 2.75	Under 2.75
1.8	2.05

Asian Total Corners

Over 10.50	Under 10.50
1.8	2

1st Half Asian Corners

Over 5.00	Under 5.00
1.825	1.975

1st Half Goal Line

Over 1.25	Under 1.25
2.05	1.75

1st Half Asian Handicap

Kelty Hearts 0.25	Alloa -0.25
1.775	2.025

Alternative Asian Handicap

Kelty Hearts -1.25	Alloa 1.25	Kelty Hearts -1.00
7	1.1	6.6

Alternative Asian Handicap (cont.)

Alloa 1.00	Kelty Hearts -0.75	Alloa 0.75
1.11	4.4	1.2

Alternative Asian Handicap (cont.)

Kelty Hearts -0.50	Alloa 0.50	Kelty Hearts -0.25
3.55	1.275	3.1

Alternative Asian Handicap (cont.)

Alloa 0.25	Kelty Hearts 0.00	Alloa 0.00
1.35	2.75	1.425

Alternative Asian Handicap (cont.)

Kelty Hearts 0.25	Alloa -0.25	Kelty Hearts 0.75
2.2	1.65	1.7

Alternative Asian Handicap (cont.)

Alloa -0.75	Kelty Hearts 1.00	Alloa -1.00
2.1	1.5	2.5

Alternative Asian Handicap (cont.)

Kelty Hearts 1.25	Alloa -1.25	Kelty Hearts 1.50
1.4	2.85	1.325

Alternative Asian Handicap (cont.)

Alloa -1.50	Kelty Hearts 1.75	Alloa -1.75
3.3	1.24	3.9

Alternative Asian Handicap (cont.)

Kelty Hearts 2.00	Alloa -2.00	Kelty Hearts 2.25
1.14	5.75	1.125

Alternative Asian Handicap (cont.)

Alloa -2.25	Kelty Hearts 2.50	Alloa -2.50
6	1.115	6.4

Alternative Goal Line

Over 1.25	Under 1.25	Over 1.50
1.115	6.4	1.19

Alternative Goal Line (cont.)

Under 1.50	Over 1.75	Under 1.75
4.5	1.23	4

Alternative Goal Line (cont.)

Over 2.00	Under 2.00	Over 2.25
1.275	3.55	1.45

Alternative Goal Line (cont.)

Under 2.25	Over 2.50	Under 2.50
2.675	1.625	2.25

Alternative Goal Line (cont.)

Over 3.00	Under 3.00	Over 3.25
2.025	1.775	2.25

Alternative Goal Line (cont.)

Under 3.25	Over 3.50	Under 3.50
1.625	2.5	1.5

Alternative Goal Line (cont.)

Over 3.75	Under 3.75	Over 4.00
3	1.375	3.7

Alternative Goal Line (cont.)

Under 4.00	Over 4.25	Under 4.25
1.26	4.1	1.225

Alternative Goal Line (cont.)

Over 4.50	Under 4.50	Over 4.75
4.4	1.2	5.75

Alternative Goal Line (cont.)

Under 4.75
1.14

Alternative 1st Half Asian Handicap

Kelty Hearts -0.75	Alloa 0.75	Kelty Hearts -0.50
5.5	1.15	3.8

Alternative 1st Half Asian Handicap (cont.)

Alloa 0.50	Kelty Hearts -0.25	Alloa 0.25
1.25	3.1	1.35

Alternative 1st Half Asian Handicap (cont.)

Kelty Hearts 0.00	Alloa 0.00	Kelty Hearts 0.50
2.375	1.55	1.525

Alternative 1st Half Asian Handicap (cont.)

Alloa -0.50	Kelty Hearts 0.75	Alloa -0.75
2.425	1.35	3.1

Alternative 1st Half Asian Handicap (cont.)

Kelty Hearts 1.00	Alloa -1.00	Kelty Hearts 1.25
1.16	5.25	1.13

Alternative 1st Half Asian Handicap (cont.)

Alloa -1.25	Kelty Hearts 1.50	Alloa -1.50
5.9	1.105	6.8

Alternative 1st Half Goal Line

Over 0.50	Under 0.50	Over 0.75
1.325	3.3	1.425

Alternative 1st Half Goal Line (cont.)

Under 0.75	Over 1.00	Under 1.00
2.75	1.625	2.25

Alternative 1st Half Goal Line (cont.)

Over 1.50	Under 1.50	Over 1.75
2.425	1.525	3

Alternative 1st Half Goal Line (cont.)

Under 1.75	Over 2.00	Under 2.00
1.375	4.5	1.19

Alternative 1st Half Goal Line (cont.)

Over 2.25	Under 2.25	Over 2.50
5.25	1.16	5.75

Alternative 1st Half Goal Line (cont.)

Under 2.50
1.14

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March 18, 2024