East Fife vs Cove Rangers: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates balanced chances for both teams, suggesting a draw as the most likely outcome. East Fife is on a disastrous run – five consecutive defeats without earning a single point, which drastically lowers their morale and confidence. On the other hand, Cove Rangers display more stable form with four draws in their last five matches, indicating their ability to avoid defeats. The hosts have a slight advantage in attacking efficiency at home (xG 1.26 vs 1.05), but their disastrous form (0 points in the last 5 matches) negates the home advantage. Cove Rangers show better shot conversion away from home (17% vs 11%) and a higher number of clean sheets (25% vs 17%), which makes them a tough opponent. Considering the hosts' terrible run, the visitors' defensive solidity, and their tendency to draw, I expect a hard-fought, evenly matched contest ending in a share of the points.
East Fife vs Cove Rangers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
East Fife played against Cove Rangers in League One (Scotland). The game was played on February 14, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
East Fife has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Cove Rangers has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
East Fife scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.70. Cove Rangers scores 1.04 and allows 1.35. Games in this league average 2.65 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of East Fife's games and 39% of Cove Rangers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 43%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cove Rangers has the higher season xG average, 1.27 to 1.20 per game. East Fife takes 9.1 shots per game, while Cove Rangers takes 9.7.
First-half and second-half trends
East Fife leads at halftime in 4% of its games and scores 0.52 goals per game after halftime. Cove Rangers leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.61 after halftime.
When the teams score
East Fife's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For Cove Rangers, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.65 goals. Both teams score in 45% 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 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Statistical analysis indicates balanced chances for both teams, suggesting a draw as the most likely outcome. East Fife is on a disastrous run – five consecutive defeats without earning a single point, which drastically lowers their morale and confidence. On the other hand, Cove Rangers display more stable form with four draws in their last five matches, indicating their ability to avoid defeats. The hosts have a slight advantage in attacking efficiency at home (xG 1.26 vs 1.05), but their disastrous form (0 points in the last 5 matches) negates the home advantage. Cove Rangers show better shot conversion away from home (17% vs 11%) and a higher number of clean sheets (25% vs 17%), which makes them a tough opponent. Considering the hosts' terrible run, the visitors' defensive solidity, and their tendency to draw, I expect a hard-fought, evenly matched contest ending in a share of the points.
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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
| East Fife | Cove Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.24 |
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.
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.
Cove Rangers is 26% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.7 goals / game - East Fife · 1.35 goals / game - Cove Rangers
East Fife scores in 65% of games (15 of 23 meczów), while Cove Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 meczów).
Cove Rangers scores in 48% of games (11 of 23 meczów), while East Fife keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 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 - East Fife
Over / Under - Cove Rangers
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 49% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.7 pts / game - East Fife · 1.04 pts / game - Cove Rangers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
East Fife - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 4% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cove Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 17%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -8 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
East Fife
Cove Rangers
* 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
| East Fife | Liga | Cove Rangers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.70 | 2.65 | ▼ 2.39 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 48% | 45% | ▼ 39% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 52% | 53% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 31% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 73% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 81% | ▼ 70% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from East Fife's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Cove Rangers. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of East Fife vs Cove Rangers?
The League One match finished East Fife 2:1 Cove Rangers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between East Fife and Cove Rangers?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches East Fife won 2, Cove Rangers won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before East Fife vs Cove Rangers?
East Fife score 1.00 goals per game on average and Cove Rangers 1.04. The League One average is 2.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 48% of East Fife's matches and 39% of Cove Rangers's.
What form are East Fife and Cove Rangers in?
Over the last 5 games East Fife have a 0-0-5 record (0.00 points per game) and Cove Rangers 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for East Fife vs Cove Rangers?
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.