Scottish Cup
2025-07-22 - Partick Thistle vs Queen of the South
A Sports Betting Pick by Auls
Football: Scottish League Cup Group Stage
Tuesday 22nd July 2025 - Kick Off 7:45pm
Preview
They will finish up the League Cup Stage this weekend with the biggest test in the section, but Partick Thistle cannot afford to overlook the upcoming opponent.
With two games left, Partick Thistle are in control of top spot and a win on Tuesday will mean they will just need a draw at Ross County to secure a place in the Second Round. Two wins have already been earned in the Group against Edinburgh City and Stranraer and another may be enough to secure one of the best Runners Up spots, especially if Partick Thistle can produce another relatively comfortable win.
They are favoured to do that when hosting a club from a Division below where Partick Thistle are operating, while the side will be looking to head into the new Championship season by winning consecutive home games. It will provide a boost for the team who ended last season by losing 3 of their last 4 games in front of the home supporters and Partick Thistle were pretty comfortable in beating Stranraer here in the opening home Group fixture.
It may also be important to be facing Queen of the South just days after the League One club put in a big effort in a 0-1 home defeat to Ross County.
The result means they are on 3 points in this Group after playing two games, but Queen of the South will need to upset the odds to keep their hopes alive of progressing to the Second Round. Last season they were beaten in games against Aberdeen and Airdrieonians and Queen of the South have already fallen to Ross County so it is a big ask for them to earn a victory at Firhill.
Queen of the South ended last season having won 2 of their last 6 away games in all competitions as they prepare for a first trip of the 2025/26 campaign.
All is not lost for the underdog when you think they won 2-3 here in September 2023 in the Scottish League Challenge Cup. They were in the same Scottish Championship in 2021/22 and Partick Thistle won both home League games in that season.
Prediction
After consecutive wins, Partick Thistle should be well rested ahead of this third League Cup Group Stage.
This could be a key factor in the outcome of the match and especially as Queen of the South are playing just days after putting in a considerable effort in a 0-1 home loss to Ross County.
Being at home is another edge for the Scottish Championship club and Partick Thistle can make that count as they edge closer to the Second Round behind another winning effort.
The Pick :
Partick Thistle 2-0 Queen of the South
FIXED ODDS BETTING TIP :
I'll back Partick Thistle to Win at 1.66 with BetFred
