East Fife vs Montrose: match statistics
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East Fife vs Montrose: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
East Fife plays Montrose in League One (Scotland). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026. Venue: Bayview Stadium.
Recent form
East Fife has 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Montrose has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
East Fife scores 0.86 goals per game and allows 0.71. Montrose scores 1.57 and allows 1.71. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of East Fife's games and 43% of Montrose's. The Over 2.5 rates are 29% and 100%, compared with league averages of 38% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
East Fife has the higher season xG average, 1.04 to 0.89 per game. East Fife takes 7.9 shots per game, while Montrose takes 6.4.
First-half and second-half trends
East Fife leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.86 goals per game after halftime. Montrose leads at halftime in 57% and scores 0.57 after halftime.
When the teams score
East Fife's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). For Montrose, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 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
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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% | 51% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.48 |
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.
Montrose is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - East Fife · 2.4 pts / game - Montrose
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 83% better for: goals scored per game.
0.86 goals / game - East Fife · 1.57 goals / game - Montrose
East Fife is 141% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.71 goals / game - East Fife · 1.71 goals / game - Montrose
East Fife scores in 57% of games (4 of 7 games), while Montrose keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 games).
Montrose scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 games), while East Fife keeps a clean sheet in 57% (4 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 - 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 86% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - East Fife · 1.86 pts / game - Montrose
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
East Fife - second-half results
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Montrose - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 57% of games and wins 57%. 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 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +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 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
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 | ▼ 1.57 | 2.56 | ▲ 3.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 43% | 38% | ▲ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 29% | 53% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 57% | 37% | ▼ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 0% | 62% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 57% | 74% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from East Fife's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses against Montrose. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 75% of them.
FAQ
When do East Fife and Montrose play?
East Fife face Montrose on September 19, 2026 in League One at Bayview Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between East Fife and Montrose?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches East Fife won 0, Montrose won 2 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before East Fife vs Montrose?
East Fife score 0.86 goals per game on average and Montrose 1.57. The League One average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 43% of East Fife's matches and 43% of Montrose's.
What form are East Fife and Montrose in?
Over the last 5 games East Fife have a 0-4-1 record (0.80 points per game) and Montrose 4-0-1 (2.40 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.