SCOTTISH CUP BETTING PREVIEW - STRANRAER VS QUEENS PARK

Scottish Cup

2026-01-20 - Stranraer vs Queens Park

A Sports Betting Preview by ArmchairPunter

Stranraer v Queen’s Park
Football : Scotland: Scottish Cup
Venue: Stair Park
Tuesday 20th January 2026, 1945hrs (GMT)

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After a couple of recent postponements in Scottish League Two and this Scottish Cup fixture, Stranraer and Queen’s Park will be hoping this cup-tie finally gets played on Tuesday night at Stair Park.

Stranraer’s last match ended in a comprehensive 4-1 loss away from home at Ayr United in the Scottish Challenge Cup but otherwise, Scott Agnew’s side have been a stubborn and tough opponent in recent times.

Indeed, The Blues have suffered just the single defeat in their last nine matches in all competitions consisting of five wins along with four draws and includes collecting important wins in the Scottish fourth tier against the likes of The Spartans, Stirling Albion and Elgin City.

The hosts bring a seven-game unbeaten run in the league into this cup-tie.

Queen’s Park recorded one of the biggest shocks in recent Scottish Cup history when they inflicted a 1-0 win against Rangers at Ibrox almost a year ago but the visitors’ fortunes have changed dramatically since that cup upset.

The visitors currently sit second from bottom in the Scottish Championship table and therefore the relegation play-off spot where they trail Airdrieonians by a two-point margin, so Sean Crighton’s side will be glad of some respite on Tuesday night.

Nevertheless, The Spiders bring a five-game unbeaten sequence into this upcoming cup clash which includes picking up wins against Clyde and Forfar Athletic (Scottish Challenge Cup) and Airdrieonians (Scottish Championship) respectively.

Queen’s Park possess an underwhelming away record in the Championship of 2-4-4 13/19 though.

The Betting Verdict

Stranraer with home advantage and a stubborn looking record behind them look a good bet with the handicap here.

The Pick :

Stranraer 1-1 Queens Park

FIXED ODDS BETTING :

Take Stranraer AH+0.5 at odds of 1.85 with Bet365