Airdrieonians vs Montrose Prediction & Betting Tips (6 January)

Airdrie has won matches in its last matches, and has suffered defeats and draws over the same period. Over this period of matches, Airdrie scored goals and conceded some. In their very last match, Airdrie played against the team and the match ended with a result of 0 - 0. On the other hand, Montrose gleaned victories in their last matches, for draws achieved and losses conceded.

In its last meeting, Montrose faced the formation of for a final result of 2 - 1. Between Airdrie which is currently 10th in Challenge Cup Final Stage with a total record of victories, shares of points and losses, and Montrose ranked 100th in Challenge Cup Final Stage and presenting a total record of wins, draws and defeats, we see the victory of Airdrie.

Both teams have used the past two months to refine their tactical identities, with Airdrieonians leaning into a more possession‑driven approach and Montrose focusing on compactness and counterattacking transitions. Airdrie’s recent run of results has shown a team comfortable dictating tempo, while Montrose have been more reactive but still dangerous when given space to break. Their previous meeting in July offered a clear snapshot of these contrasting styles, with Airdrie controlling long stretches of play and Montrose relying on moments of individual quality to stay in the contestSky Sports. With both sides now deeper into their competitive rhythm, this Challenge Cup clash arrives at an intriguing moment where form, confidence, and tactical clarity intersect.

Taking all recent performances into account, along with the trajectory of both squads over the past two months, Airdrieonians appear to hold the edge in consistency, squad depth, and attacking sharpness. Montrose have shown resilience but continue to struggle with defensive lapses that stronger opponents often exploit. Given the patterns from their latest encounters and the current state of both teams, the most reasonable projection for this Challenge Cup meeting is a 3–1 scoreline in favour of Airdrieonians, a result that reflects both their recent superiority and Montrose’s tendency to concede under sustained pressure.