Cove Rangers vs East Kilbride: match statistics
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Cove Rangers vs East Kilbride: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cove Rangers plays East Kilbride in League One (Scotland). The game is scheduled for October 24, 2026. Venue: Balmoral Stadium.
Recent form
Cove Rangers has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. East Kilbride has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Cove Rangers scores 0.82 goals per game and allows 1.64. East Kilbride scores 1.82 and allows 1.36. Games in this league average 2.87 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 36% of Cove Rangers's games and 55% of East Kilbride's. The Over 2.5 rates are 36% and 73%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 59% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
East Kilbride has the higher season xG average, 1.32 to 1.01 per game. Cove Rangers takes 7.3 shots per game, while East Kilbride takes 8.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Cove Rangers leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 0.64 goals per game after halftime. East Kilbride leads at halftime in 45% and scores 1.09 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cove Rangers's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (3 goals). For East Kilbride, it is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.87 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 59% 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.
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 | East Kilbride | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 44% | 51% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.40 |
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 Kilbride is 1000% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Cove Rangers · 2.2 pts / game - East Kilbride
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 Kilbride is 122% better for: goals scored per game.
0.82 goals / game - Cove Rangers · 1.82 goals / game - East Kilbride
East Kilbride is 21% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.64 goals / game - Cove Rangers · 1.36 goals / game - East Kilbride
Cove Rangers scores in 45% of games (5 of 11 games), while East Kilbride keeps a clean sheet in 18% (2 of 11 games).
East Kilbride scores in 73% of games (8 of 11 games), while Cove Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 18% (2 of 11 games).
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 Kilbride
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.
East Kilbride is 64% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Cove Rangers · 1.64 pts / game - East Kilbride
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cove Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 9%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
East Kilbride - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 45%. 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 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +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 61-75 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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 Kilbride
* 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 Kilbride | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.45 | 2.87 | ▲ 3.18 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 36% | 46% | ▲ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 36% | 59% | ▲ 73% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 31% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 55% | 67% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | • 82% | 81% | ▲ 91% |
^ 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, 0 draws and 1 loss against East Kilbride. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Cove Rangers and East Kilbride play?
Cove Rangers face East Kilbride on October 24, 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 do the goal statistics show before Cove Rangers vs East Kilbride?
Cove Rangers score 0.82 goals per game on average and East Kilbride 1.82. The League One average is 2.87 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 36% of Cove Rangers's matches and 55% of East Kilbride's.
What form are Cove Rangers and East Kilbride in?
Over the last 5 games Cove Rangers have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and East Kilbride 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cove Rangers vs East Kilbride?
The statistical background for Cove Rangers vs East Kilbride — 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.