Jay Halliday

① Inverurie Loco Works bring stronger squad depth.

② Rothes will push high tempo but may concede late.

③ Away win with multiple goals is a plausible outcome.

① Keith and Inverurie Loco Works are evenly matched at home and away.

② Defences look solid but lack a clear edge in midfield duels.

③ A draw is plausible, with both teams canceling each other out.