Cove Rangers vs Peterhead: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates very even chances for both teams, pointing towards a draw. Cove Rangers sits 9th in the table and has weaker home form (23% wins), yet in the last 5 overall matches, they earned 1.4 points per match. Peterhead, despite a higher position (6th place), has issues with away efficiency (46% losses, only 31% wins) and the highest average conceded goals record away (1.85 goals). A key factor is the excellent recent form of the visitors (5 matches without defeat: DDDWW) and advantage in possession (50% vs 48%). Given that both teams have a negative goal difference in their respective matches and high draw rates (31% for the hosts at home, 23% for the visitors away), sharing the points is the most probable scenario.
Cove Rangers vs Peterhead: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cove Rangers played against Peterhead in League One (Scotland). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Cove Rangers has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Peterhead has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Cove Rangers scores 1.07 goals per game and allows 1.30. Peterhead scores 1.48 and allows 1.80. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of Cove Rangers's games and 64% of Peterhead's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 72%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cove Rangers has the higher season xG average, 1.24 to 1.21 per game. Cove Rangers takes 9.3 shots per game, while Peterhead takes 9.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Cove Rangers leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.59 goals per game after halftime. Peterhead 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+ (8 goals). For Peterhead, it is minutes 16-30 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% 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
Statistical analysis indicates very even chances for both teams, pointing towards a draw. Cove Rangers sits 9th in the table and has weaker home form (23% wins), yet in the last 5 overall matches, they earned 1.4 points per match. Peterhead, despite a higher position (6th place), has issues with away efficiency (46% losses, only 31% wins) and the highest average conceded goals record away (1.85 goals). A key factor is the excellent recent form of the visitors (5 matches without defeat: DDDWW) and advantage in possession (50% vs 48%). Given that both teams have a negative goal difference in their respective matches and high draw rates (31% for the hosts at home, 23% for the visitors away), sharing the points is the most probable 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 | Peterhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 46% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.38 |
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.
Peterhead is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Cove Rangers · 1.8 pts / game - Peterhead
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.
Peterhead is 38% better for: goals scored per game.
1.07 goals / game - Cove Rangers · 1.48 goals / game - Peterhead
Cove Rangers is 38% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.3 goals / game - Cove Rangers · 1.8 goals / game - Peterhead
Cove Rangers scores in 52% of games (14 of 27 meczów), while Peterhead keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 25 meczów).
Peterhead scores in 76% of games (19 of 25 meczów), while Cove Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 22% (6 of 27 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 - Peterhead
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.
Peterhead is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.15 pts / game - Cove Rangers · 1.48 pts / game - Peterhead
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cove Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 22%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Peterhead - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 40%. 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 | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Peterhead
* 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 | Peterhead | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.37 | 2.59 | ▲ 3.28 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 46% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 50% | ▲ 72% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 30% | ▼ 12% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 74% | ▲ 92% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 80% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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, 0 draws and 2 losses against Peterhead. Games average 3.67 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cove Rangers vs Peterhead?
The League One match finished Cove Rangers 2:1 Peterhead. 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 Peterhead?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Cove Rangers won 1, Peterhead won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cove Rangers vs Peterhead?
Cove Rangers score 1.07 goals per game on average and Peterhead 1.48. The League One average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Cove Rangers's matches and 64% of Peterhead's.
What form are Cove Rangers and Peterhead in?
Over the last 5 games Cove Rangers have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Peterhead 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cove Rangers vs Peterhead?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Cove Rangers vs Peterhead: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.