Cove Rangers vs Alloa Athletic: match statistics
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Cove Rangers vs Alloa Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cove Rangers plays Alloa Athletic in League One (Scotland). The game is scheduled for September 5, 2026. Venue: Balmoral Stadium.
Recent form
Cove Rangers has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Alloa Athletic has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Cove Rangers scores 0.60 goals per game and allows 1.20. Alloa Athletic scores 1.20 and allows 0.40. Games in this league average 2.33 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 0% of Cove Rangers's games and 20% of Alloa Athletic's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 20%, compared with league averages of 29% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Alloa Athletic has the higher season xG average, 1.34 to 1.01 per game. Cove Rangers takes 7.0 shots per game, while Alloa Athletic takes 10.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Cove Rangers leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Alloa Athletic leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cove Rangers's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). For Alloa Athletic, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.33 goals. Both teams score in 29% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Cove Rangers | Alloa Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 49% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.18 | 0.26 |
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.
Alloa Athletic is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Cove Rangers · 1.6 pts / game - Alloa Athletic
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.
Alloa Athletic is 100% better for: goals scored per game.
0.6 goals / game - Cove Rangers · 1.2 goals / game - Alloa Athletic
Alloa Athletic is 200% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.2 goals / game - Cove Rangers · 0.4 goals / game - Alloa Athletic
Cove Rangers scores in 20% of games (1 of 5 meczów), while Alloa Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 meczów).
Alloa Athletic scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while Cove Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 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 - Cove Rangers
Over / Under - Alloa Athletic
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.
Alloa Athletic is 100% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.8 pts / game - Cove Rangers · 1.6 pts / game - Alloa Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cove Rangers - second-half results
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Alloa Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
* 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 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Cove Rangers
Alloa Athletic
* 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 (League One).
Teams vs league
| Cove Rangers | Liga | Alloa Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.80 | 2.33 | ▼ 1.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 0% | 29% | ▼ 20% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 50% | ▼ 20% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 40% | 44% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 20% | 54% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 71% | ▼ 60% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Cove Rangers's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses against Alloa Athletic. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Cove Rangers and Alloa Athletic play?
Cove Rangers face Alloa Athletic on September 5, 2026 in League One at Balmoral Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Cove Rangers and Alloa Athletic?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Cove Rangers won 0, Alloa Athletic won 2 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cove Rangers vs Alloa Athletic?
Cove Rangers score 0.60 goals per game on average and Alloa Athletic 1.20. The League One average is 2.33 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 0% of Cove Rangers's matches and 20% of Alloa Athletic's.
What form are Cove Rangers and Alloa Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Cove Rangers have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Alloa Athletic 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cove Rangers vs Alloa Athletic?
The statistical background for Cove Rangers vs Alloa Athletic — 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.