Arbroath vs Ross County: match statistics
Arbroath occupies a high 3rd position in the table and demonstrates solid home form with 46% wins and only 8% losses at their own stadium. The hosts average 1.69 goals per home match with only 15% of games ending scoreless, indicating offensive efficiency. Ross County sits in 10th place with a very poor away record—only 15% wins and a staggering 54% of away matches without scoring, averaging just 0.62 goals per game. The difference in xG (1.41 for Arbroath vs 1.07 for Ross County) and the hosts' positive goal difference (+7) compared to the visitors' disastrous balance (-13) clearly favor Arbroath. The form of both teams in the last 5 matches is comparable, but home advantage and seasonal stats argue for a home win, although Ross County may offer resistance, justifying a moderate probability of a draw.
Arbroath vs Ross County: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Arbroath played against Ross County in Championship (Scotland). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Arbroath has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Ross County has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Arbroath scores 1.37 goals per game and allows 1.22. Ross County scores 0.89 and allows 1.56. Games in this league average 2.43 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Arbroath's games and 37% of Ross County's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 44%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Arbroath has the higher season xG average, 1.32 to 1.27 per game. Arbroath takes 10.6 shots per game, while Ross County takes 10.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Arbroath leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.96 goals per game after halftime. Ross County leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.44 after halftime.
When the teams score
Arbroath's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). For Ross County, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.43 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 3 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Arbroath occupies a high 3rd position in the table and demonstrates solid home form with 46% wins and only 8% losses at their own stadium. The hosts average 1.69 goals per home match with only 15% of games ending scoreless, indicating offensive efficiency. Ross County sits in 10th place with a very poor away record—only 15% wins and a staggering 54% of away matches without scoring, averaging just 0.62 goals per game. The difference in xG (1.41 for Arbroath vs 1.07 for Ross County) and the hosts' positive goal difference (+7) compared to the visitors' disastrous balance (-13) clearly favor Arbroath. The form of both teams in the last 5 matches is comparable, but home advantage and seasonal stats argue for a home win, although Ross County may offer resistance, justifying a moderate probability of a draw.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Arbroath | Ross County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.25 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Ross County is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Arbroath · 1.4 pts / game - Ross County
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Arbroath is 54% better for: goals scored per game.
1.37 goals / game - Arbroath · 0.89 goals / game - Ross County
Arbroath is 28% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.22 goals / game - Arbroath · 1.56 goals / game - Ross County
Arbroath scores in 70% of games (19 of 27 meczów), while Ross County keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 meczów).
Ross County scores in 56% of games (15 of 27 meczów), while Arbroath keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 27 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Arbroath
Over / Under - Ross County
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Arbroath - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Ross County - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Arbroath
Ross County
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Arbroath | Liga | Ross County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.59 | 2.43 | • 2.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 49% | ▼ 37% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 48% | 44% | • 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 32% | ▼ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 70% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 70% | ▲ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Arbroath's perspective: 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Ross County. Games average 2.67 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Arbroath vs Ross County?
The Championship match finished Arbroath 0:0 Ross County. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Arbroath and Ross County?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Arbroath won 3, Ross County won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Arbroath vs Ross County?
Arbroath score 1.37 goals per game on average and Ross County 0.89. The Championship average is 2.43 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Arbroath's matches and 37% of Ross County's.
What form are Arbroath and Ross County in?
Over the last 5 games Arbroath have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Ross County 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Arbroath vs Ross County?
The statistical background for Arbroath vs Ross County — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.