Cove Rangers vs East Fife: match statistics
Cove Rangers vs East Fife: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cove Rangers played against East Fife in League One (Scotland). The game was played on December 13, 2025. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Cove Rangers has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. East Fife has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Cove Rangers scores 0.75 goals per game and allows 1.44. East Fife scores 1.27 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 38% of Cove Rangers's games and 60% of East Fife's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 53%, compared with league averages of 44% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
East Fife has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 1.28 per game. Cove Rangers takes 10.2 shots per game, while East Fife takes 10.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Cove Rangers leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.31 goals per game after halftime. East Fife leads at halftime in 7% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cove Rangers's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For East Fife, it is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 44% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Stats by half
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
| Cove Rangers | East Fife | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.18 | 0.28 |
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.
East Fife is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Cove Rangers · 1.6 pts / game - East Fife
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.
East Fife is 69% better for: goals scored per game.
0.75 goals / game - Cove Rangers · 1.27 goals / game - East Fife
East Fife is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.44 goals / game - Cove Rangers · 1.33 goals / game - East Fife
Cove Rangers scores in 44% of games (7 of 16 meczów), while East Fife keeps a clean sheet in 20% (3 of 15 meczów).
East Fife scores in 80% of games (12 of 15 meczów), while Cove Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 19% (3 of 16 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 - East Fife
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.
Cove Rangers is 22% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / game - Cove Rangers · 0.93 pts / game - East Fife
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cove Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 13%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
East Fife - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 7% 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 | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). 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
East Fife
* 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 | East Fife | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.19 | 2.54 | • 2.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 44% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 53% | • 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 31% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 69% | 72% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 63% | 81% | • 80% |
^ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Cove Rangers's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against East Fife. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cove Rangers vs East Fife?
The League One match finished Cove Rangers 0:1 East Fife. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cove Rangers vs East Fife?
Cove Rangers score 0.75 goals per game on average and East Fife 1.27. The League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Cove Rangers's matches and 60% of East Fife's.
What form are Cove Rangers and East Fife in?
Over the last 5 games Cove Rangers have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and East Fife 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cove Rangers vs East Fife?
The statistical background for Cove Rangers vs East Fife — 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.