Scotland · League One · Matchweek 714:00
MontroseDLLWW

2 – 1

Saturday, 12 September 2026

Cove RangersLDLLL

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Montrose vs Cove Rangers Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.53 expected goals for Montrose and 1.35 for Cove Rangers, a combined total of 2.88. That distribution gives Montrose the largest share of the 1X2 market at 42%, with the draw at 25%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 55% for over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 42% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Home/Draw

66.3% probability

Moderate confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

1.53 – 1.35

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Montrose home form

    9 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Cove Rangers away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Montrose to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 42%, against 42% / 25% / 34% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.53 goals for Montrose and 1.35 for Cove Rangers, a combined 2.88 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Montrose win42%
Draw25%
Cove Rangers win34%

Double chance 1X

66%

Double chance 12

75%

Double chance X2

59%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals78%
Over 2.5 goals55%
Over 3.5 goals33%
Both teams to score58%

Correct score

  • 1–111.6%
  • 2–18.9%
  • 1–08.6%
  • 1–27.8%
  • 0–17.6%

Recent form

Montrose

  • 2026-10-17T14:00:00.000Z · A vs East Kilbride · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-13T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Dundee United II · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Ross County · 0-5 (L)
  • 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Airdrie United · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Kelty Hearts · 1-2 (L)

Cove Rangers

  • 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Queen of the South · 3-4 (L)
  • 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Aberdeen U21 · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-22T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Fraserburgh · 5-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Ross County · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Montrose · 1-2 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

League One table

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1Ross County109103228
2Hamilton Academical109102028
3East Kilbride11533518
4Montrose11515-616
5Airdrie United11344-513
6Alloa Athletic11335-112
7Peterhead11317-810
8Queen of the South11317-2210
9East Fife11164-69
10Cove Rangers11137-96

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 66.3%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 58% and over 2.5 goals at 55%.

A 66% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.