Cove Rangers vs Inverness CT: match statistics
Inverness CT displays superior form and quality, occupying 1st place with an impressive record of 12 wins this season. The visitors demonstrate significantly better offensive efficiency, averaging 1.33 goals per away game while conceding just 0.78, yielding a positive goal difference of +5. Cove Rangers sits in 9th place with a disastrous home record—only 11% wins, 67% losses, and a negative goal difference of -7. The hosts fail to convert chances effectively (6% shot conversion), and their xG (1.41) does not translate into actual goals (0.67 average per game). Inverness CT also boasts an advantage in clean sheets (56% away) and superior form in the last 5 matches (1.8 PPG vs 1.4 PPG). All statistics indicate a clear edge for the visitors, who should secure all three points in this encounter.
Cove Rangers vs Inverness CT: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cove Rangers played against Inverness CT in League One (Scotland). The game was played on January 10, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Cove Rangers has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Inverness CT has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Cove Rangers scores 1.11 goals per game and allows 1.37. Inverness CT scores 1.78 and allows 0.67. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 37% of Cove Rangers's games and 33% of Inverness CT's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 44%, compared with league averages of 42% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Inverness CT has the higher season xG average, 1.76 to 1.29 per game. Cove Rangers takes 10.0 shots per game, while Inverness CT takes 14.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Cove Rangers leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.58 goals per game after halftime. Inverness CT leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.89 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cove Rangers's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Inverness CT, it is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 42% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Inverness CT displays superior form and quality, occupying 1st place with an impressive record of 12 wins this season. The visitors demonstrate significantly better offensive efficiency, averaging 1.33 goals per away game while conceding just 0.78, yielding a positive goal difference of +5. Cove Rangers sits in 9th place with a disastrous home record—only 11% wins, 67% losses, and a negative goal difference of -7. The hosts fail to convert chances effectively (6% shot conversion), and their xG (1.41) does not translate into actual goals (0.67 average per game). Inverness CT also boasts an advantage in clean sheets (56% away) and superior form in the last 5 matches (1.8 PPG vs 1.4 PPG). All statistics indicate a clear edge for the visitors, who should secure all three points in this encounter.
View the statistical overviewStats 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 | Inverness CT | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 44% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.29 |
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.
Cove Rangers is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Cove Rangers · 1.4 pts / game - Inverness CT
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.
Inverness CT is 60% better for: goals scored per game.
1.11 goals / game - Cove Rangers · 1.78 goals / game - Inverness CT
Inverness CT is 104% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.37 goals / game - Cove Rangers · 0.67 goals / game - Inverness CT
Cove Rangers scores in 47% of games (9 of 19 meczów), while Inverness CT keeps a clean sheet in 61% (11 of 18 meczów).
Inverness CT scores in 94% of games (17 of 18 meczów), while Cove Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 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 - Inverness CT
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.
Inverness CT is 63% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.16 pts / game - Cove Rangers · 1.89 pts / game - Inverness CT
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cove Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 21%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Inverness CT - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +6 | 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 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Inverness CT
* 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 | Inverness CT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.47 | 2.54 | ▼ 2.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 37% | 42% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 47% | 51% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 32% | ▲ 61% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 72% | • 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 80% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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
Away 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 2 losses against Inverness CT. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cove Rangers vs Inverness CT?
The League One match finished Cove Rangers 0:0 Inverness CT. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Cove Rangers and Inverness CT?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Cove Rangers won 0, Inverness CT won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cove Rangers vs Inverness CT?
Cove Rangers score 1.11 goals per game on average and Inverness CT 1.78. The League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 37% of Cove Rangers's matches and 33% of Inverness CT's.
What form are Cove Rangers and Inverness CT in?
Over the last 5 games Cove Rangers have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Inverness CT 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cove Rangers vs Inverness CT?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Cove Rangers vs Inverness CT: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.