Cove Rangers vs Ross County: match statistics
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Cove Rangers vs Ross County: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cove Rangers plays Ross County in League One (Scotland). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026. Venue: Balmoral Stadium.
Recent form
Cove Rangers has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Ross County has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Cove Rangers scores 0.71 goals per game and allows 1.29. Ross County scores 3.33 and allows 0.67. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 29% of Cove Rangers's games and 50% of Ross County's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 83%, compared with league averages of 38% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Ross County has the higher season xG average, 1.84 to 1.05 per game. Cove Rangers takes 7.3 shots per game, while Ross County takes 14.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Cove Rangers leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.57 goals per game after halftime. Ross County leads at halftime in 50% and scores 2.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cove Rangers's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). For Ross County, it is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 38% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
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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 | Ross County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 53% | 50% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.18 | 0.46 |
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.
Ross County is 225% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Cove Rangers · 2.6 pts / game - Ross County
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.
Ross County is 369% better for: goals scored per game.
0.71 goals / game - Cove Rangers · 3.33 goals / game - Ross County
Ross County is 93% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.29 goals / game - Cove Rangers · 0.67 goals / game - Ross County
Cove Rangers scores in 43% of games (3 of 7 games), while Ross County keeps a clean sheet in 50% (3 of 6 games).
Ross County scores in 100% of games (6 of 6 games), while Cove Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 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 - Ross County
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.
Ross County is 100% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Cove Rangers · 2 pts / game - Ross County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cove Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 14%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Ross County - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 83%. 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 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 2.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 3.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +10 |
* 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 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Ross County
* 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 | Ross County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.56 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 29% | 38% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 53% | ▲ 83% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 29% | 37% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 43% | 62% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 74% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Cove Rangers and Ross County play?
Cove Rangers face Ross County on September 19, 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 Ross County?
Cove Rangers score 0.71 goals per game on average and Ross County 3.33. The League One average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 29% of Cove Rangers's matches and 50% of Ross County's.
What form are Cove Rangers and Ross County in?
Over the last 5 games Cove Rangers have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Ross County 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cove Rangers vs Ross County?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Cove Rangers vs Ross County: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.