Queen of the South - Alloa Athletic Prédictions et Conseils de Paris

Gemini said A classic top-four collision at Palmerston Park where the numbers scream deadlock. Queen of the South enters this Valentine's Day clash sitting third, but their recent habit of splitting the points—highlighted by consecutive draws against Cove Rangers and Inverness—suggests a team that is difficult to beat yet struggling to kill games off. They face an Alloa Athletic side that is the league's undisputed specialist in stalemates, having drawn four of their last five outings. The historical context only deepens the "Draw" narrative; while Queen of the South took the spoils in their last meeting in December, three of their four encounters throughout late 2024 and early 2025 ended without a winner. Alloa boasts a superior defensive record, conceding significantly fewer goals per game than the hosts, which should neutralize the Doonhamers' home scoring advantage. With both squads currently finding it easier to cancel out opponents than to pull away, this fixture has all the hallmarks of a tactical grind where neither side will be willing to risk their promotion play-off security for an all-out offensive.