Cove Rangers vs Montrose: match statistics
The analysis indicates a close competition between two teams of similar disposition. Cove Rangers, as hosts, present poor form with only a 9% home win rate and as many as 64% of matches without scoring, which constitutes a serious offensive problem. Montrose, as the guest, fares slightly better with a 25% away win rate and better shot conversion (15% vs 6%), but their defense is weak, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per away match. The recent form of both teams is unsatisfactory - Cove Rangers earned only 0.6 points per match in the last 5 games, while Montrose obtained 1 point per match. Given the high percentage of draws for Cove Rangers at home (36%) and Montrose away (33%), as well as a similar goal difference and poor efficiency from both teams, a share of the points is the most likely scenario.
Cove Rangers vs Montrose: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cove Rangers played against Montrose in League One (Scotland). The game was played on February 17, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Cove Rangers has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Montrose has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Cove Rangers scores 1.04 goals per game and allows 1.38. Montrose scores 1.22 and allows 1.70. Games in this league average 2.65 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 42% of Cove Rangers's games and 52% of Montrose's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 57%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cove Rangers has the higher season xG average, 1.27 to 1.09 per game. Cove Rangers takes 9.6 shots per game, while Montrose takes 8.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Cove Rangers leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.58 goals per game after halftime. Montrose leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.65 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cove Rangers's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Montrose, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.65 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
The analysis indicates a close competition between two teams of similar disposition. Cove Rangers, as hosts, present poor form with only a 9% home win rate and as many as 64% of matches without scoring, which constitutes a serious offensive problem. Montrose, as the guest, fares slightly better with a 25% away win rate and better shot conversion (15% vs 6%), but their defense is weak, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per away match. The recent form of both teams is unsatisfactory - Cove Rangers earned only 0.6 points per match in the last 5 games, while Montrose obtained 1 point per match. Given the high percentage of draws for Cove Rangers at home (36%) and Montrose away (33%), as well as a similar goal difference and poor efficiency from both teams, a share of the points is the most likely scenario.
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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
| Cove Rangers | Montrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 45% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.37 |
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.
Montrose is 167% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Cove Rangers · 1.6 pts / game - Montrose
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.
Montrose is 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.04 goals / game - Cove Rangers · 1.22 goals / game - Montrose
Cove Rangers is 23% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.38 goals / game - Cove Rangers · 1.7 goals / game - Montrose
Cove Rangers scores in 50% of games (12 of 24 meczów), while Montrose keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 meczów).
Montrose scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 meczów), while Cove Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 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 - Montrose
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 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / game - Cove Rangers · 1 pts / game - Montrose
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cove Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 17%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Montrose - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
* 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). 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
Montrose
* 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 | Montrose | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.42 | 2.65 | ▲ 2.91 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 42% | 46% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 53% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 30% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 74% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 81% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Montrose. Games average 4.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cove Rangers vs Montrose?
The League One match finished Cove Rangers 3:1 Montrose. 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 Montrose?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Cove Rangers won 1, Montrose won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cove Rangers vs Montrose?
Cove Rangers score 1.04 goals per game on average and Montrose 1.22. The League One average is 2.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Cove Rangers's matches and 52% of Montrose's.
What form are Cove Rangers and Montrose in?
Over the last 5 games Cove Rangers have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Montrose 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cove Rangers vs Montrose?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.