East Fife vs Montrose: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates a very balanced match between the two teams. East Fife is on a disastrous run of five consecutive defeats without scoring a goal in recent matches, which drastically lowers their morale and offensive efficiency. Montrose, despite a weaker away record (20% wins), has recently shown better form, scoring 7 goals in their last 5 matches and winning 2 of them. The hosts have a slight advantage playing at home, where they win 36% of matches, but their current form (0 points in their last 5 matches) is alarming. Considering similar xG stats, ball possession percentage, and the fact that both teams have a negative goal difference at their respective venues, the most likely scenario seems to be a draw or a narrow victory for either side. The home side's advantage stems solely from the home factor, but their dreadful form makes a draw equally probable.
East Fife vs Montrose: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
East Fife played against Montrose in League One (Scotland). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Recent form
East Fife has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Montrose has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
East Fife scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.57. Montrose scores 1.10 and allows 1.70. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of East Fife's games and 45% of Montrose's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 55%, compared with league averages of 42% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
East Fife has the higher season xG average, 1.21 to 1.07 per game. East Fife takes 9.2 shots per game, while Montrose takes 8.4.
First-half and second-half trends
East Fife leads at halftime in 5% of its games and scores 0.52 goals per game after halftime. Montrose leads at halftime in 15% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
East Fife's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For Montrose, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 42% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Statistical analysis indicates a very balanced match between the two teams. East Fife is on a disastrous run of five consecutive defeats without scoring a goal in recent matches, which drastically lowers their morale and offensive efficiency. Montrose, despite a weaker away record (20% wins), has recently shown better form, scoring 7 goals in their last 5 matches and winning 2 of them. The hosts have a slight advantage playing at home, where they win 36% of matches, but their current form (0 points in their last 5 matches) is alarming. Considering similar xG stats, ball possession percentage, and the fact that both teams have a negative goal difference at their respective venues, the most likely scenario seems to be a draw or a narrow victory for either side. The home side's advantage stems solely from the home factor, but their dreadful form makes a draw equally probable.
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 | Montrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.35 |
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.
Montrose is 10% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - East Fife · 1.1 goals / game - Montrose
East Fife is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.57 goals / game - East Fife · 1.7 goals / game - Montrose
East Fife scores in 67% of games (14 of 21 meczów), while Montrose keeps a clean sheet in 20% (4 of 20 meczów).
Montrose scores in 65% of games (13 of 20 meczów), while East Fife keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 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 - 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.
Montrose is 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.76 pts / game - East Fife · 0.85 pts / game - Montrose
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
East Fife - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 5% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Montrose - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% 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 | 0.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +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 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). 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
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
| East Fife | Liga | Montrose | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.57 | 2.62 | ▲ 2.80 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 48% | 42% | ▲ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 52% | ▲ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 32% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 72% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 80% | • 80% |
^ 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, 2 draws and 0 losses against Montrose. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of East Fife vs Montrose?
The League One match finished East Fife 2:3 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 East Fife and Montrose?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches East Fife won 0, Montrose won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before East Fife vs Montrose?
East Fife score 1.00 goals per game on average and Montrose 1.10. The League One average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 48% of East Fife's matches and 45% of Montrose's.
What form are East Fife and Montrose in?
Over the last 5 games East Fife have a 0-0-5 record (0.00 points per game) and Montrose 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for East Fife vs Montrose?
The statistical background for East Fife vs Montrose — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.