East Fife vs Inverness CT: match statistics
As league leaders, Inverness CT demonstrates significantly higher quality than 7th-placed East Fife. The visitors possess an impressive away record—50% win rate, 60% clean sheets, and a positive goal difference (+5)—while the hosts have won only 44% of their home matches. Inverness CT outperforms East Fife in key statistics: averaging 5.2 shots on target per away game compared to the hosts' 3.67, 53% possession versus 49%, and a higher xG (1.48 vs 1.29). Although both teams are experiencing a slump in their last 5 matches (0.6 points per match each), Inverness CT boasts a superior defense (0.7 goals conceded per away game vs 0.78 for the hosts). East Fife's home form is unstable, as confirmed by their last 5 home fixtures, and the qualitative advantage of the league leaders should determine the outcome.
East Fife vs Inverness CT: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
East Fife played against Inverness CT in League One (Scotland). The game was played on January 20, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
East Fife has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Inverness CT has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
East Fife scores 1.05 goals per game and allows 1.37. Inverness CT scores 1.68 and allows 0.63. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of East Fife's games and 32% of Inverness CT's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 42%, compared with league averages of 42% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Inverness CT has the higher season xG average, 1.75 to 1.25 per game. East Fife takes 9.4 shots per game, while Inverness CT takes 14.1.
First-half and second-half trends
East Fife leads at halftime in 5% of its games and scores 0.53 goals per game after halftime. Inverness CT leads at halftime in 47% and scores 0.84 after halftime.
When the teams score
East Fife's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 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 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 42% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
As league leaders, Inverness CT demonstrates significantly higher quality than 7th-placed East Fife. The visitors possess an impressive away record—50% win rate, 60% clean sheets, and a positive goal difference (+5)—while the hosts have won only 44% of their home matches. Inverness CT outperforms East Fife in key statistics: averaging 5.2 shots on target per away game compared to the hosts' 3.67, 53% possession versus 49%, and a higher xG (1.48 vs 1.29). Although both teams are experiencing a slump in their last 5 matches (0.6 points per match each), Inverness CT boasts a superior defense (0.7 goals conceded per away game vs 0.78 for the hosts). East Fife's home form is unstable, as confirmed by their last 5 home fixtures, and the qualitative advantage of the league leaders should determine the outcome.
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
| East Fife | Inverness CT | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 44% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.27 |
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.
Inverness CT is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - East Fife · 1 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.
1.05 goals / game - East Fife · 1.68 goals / game - Inverness CT
Inverness CT is 117% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.37 goals / game - East Fife · 0.63 goals / game - Inverness CT
East Fife scores in 68% of games (13 of 19 meczów), while Inverness CT keeps a clean sheet in 63% (12 of 19 meczów).
Inverness CT scores in 89% of games (17 of 19 meczów), while East Fife 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 - East Fife
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 133% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.79 pts / game - East Fife · 1.84 pts / game - Inverness CT
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
East Fife - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 5% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Inverness CT - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 63%. 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 | 0.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -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 (8). 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
East Fife
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
| East Fife | Liga | Inverness CT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.42 | 2.57 | ▼ 2.32 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 47% | 42% | ▼ 32% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 47% | 52% | ▼ 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 33% | ▲ 63% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 72% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 80% | ▲ 84% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from East Fife's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Inverness CT. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of East Fife vs Inverness CT?
The League One match finished East Fife 0:2 Inverness CT. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before East Fife vs Inverness CT?
East Fife score 1.05 goals per game on average and Inverness CT 1.68. The League One average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 47% of East Fife's matches and 32% of Inverness CT's.
What form are East Fife and Inverness CT in?
Over the last 5 games East Fife have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Inverness CT 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for East Fife vs Inverness CT?
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.