Inverness CT vs Cove Rangers: match statistics
Inverness CT is the clear favorite in this clash, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 17 wins this season. The hosts display dominant home form with a 77% win rate, scoring an average of 2.31 goals per game while conceding just 0.62. A positive goal difference (+22) in home matches and a 54% clean sheet rate highlight their defensive solidity. Cove Rangers, on the other hand, struggle with poor away form (21% wins, 57% losses) and have failed to score in 43% of their away matches. The difference in overall quality, confirmed by xG metrics (2.04 vs 1.17) and ball possession (57% vs 51%), clearly points to a confident victory for the hosts. Both teams' recent form (Inverness: WDWDW, Cove Rangers: LWWLW) further validates the league leader's superiority.
Inverness CT vs Cove Rangers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Inverness CT played against Cove Rangers in League One (Scotland). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Inverness CT has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Cove Rangers has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Inverness CT scores 1.74 goals per game and allows 0.63. Cove Rangers scores 1.11 and allows 1.29. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 37% of Inverness CT's games and 43% of Cove Rangers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 46%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Inverness CT has the higher season xG average, 1.72 to 1.22 per game. Inverness CT takes 13.7 shots per game, while Cove Rangers takes 9.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Inverness CT leads at halftime in 44% of its games and scores 0.96 goals per game after halftime. Cove Rangers leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.61 after halftime.
When the teams score
Inverness CT's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (11 goals). For Cove Rangers, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.67 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
Inverness CT is the clear favorite in this clash, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 17 wins this season. The hosts display dominant home form with a 77% win rate, scoring an average of 2.31 goals per game while conceding just 0.62. A positive goal difference (+22) in home matches and a 54% clean sheet rate highlight their defensive solidity. Cove Rangers, on the other hand, struggle with poor away form (21% wins, 57% losses) and have failed to score in 43% of their away matches. The difference in overall quality, confirmed by xG metrics (2.04 vs 1.17) and ball possession (57% vs 51%), clearly points to a confident victory for the hosts. Both teams' recent form (Inverness: WDWDW, Cove Rangers: LWWLW) further validates the league leader's superiority.
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
| Inverness CT | Cove Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 46% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.26 |
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 22% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Inverness CT · 1.8 pts / game - Cove Rangers
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 57% better for: goals scored per game.
1.74 goals / game - Inverness CT · 1.11 goals / game - Cove Rangers
Inverness CT is 105% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.63 goals / game - Inverness CT · 1.29 goals / game - Cove Rangers
Inverness CT scores in 89% of games (24 of 27 meczów), while Cove Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 21% (6 of 28 meczów).
Cove Rangers scores in 54% of games (15 of 28 meczów), while Inverness CT keeps a clean sheet in 59% (16 of 27 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 - Inverness CT
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.
Inverness CT is 56% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.78 pts / game - Inverness CT · 1.14 pts / game - Cove Rangers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Inverness CT - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 63%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cove Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
* 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 61-75 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (11). 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
Inverness CT
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
| Inverness CT | Liga | Cove Rangers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.37 | 2.62 | ▼ 2.39 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 37% | 47% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 52% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 59% | 29% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 70% | 75% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 81% | ▼ 71% |
^ 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
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 Inverness CT's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Cove Rangers. Games average 0.67 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Inverness CT vs Cove Rangers?
The League One match finished Inverness CT 1:1 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 Inverness CT and Cove Rangers?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Inverness CT won 2, Cove Rangers won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 0.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Inverness CT vs Cove Rangers?
Inverness CT score 1.74 goals per game on average and Cove Rangers 1.11. The League One average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 37% of Inverness CT's matches and 43% of Cove Rangers's.
What form are Inverness CT and Cove Rangers in?
Over the last 5 games Inverness CT have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Cove Rangers 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Inverness CT 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.