Inverness CT vs Montrose: match statistics
Inverness CT demonstrates a decisive advantage as the league leader with an impressive 75% home win rate and an excellent +20 goal difference in home matches. The hosts have secured 2.2 points per match in their last five outings, showing stable form (WWDWD), while Montrose has only 1.2 points per match and poor away form (21% wins, 43% losses). Crucial is the advantage in offensive efficiency - Inverness scores an average of 2.25 goals per home match with an xG of 2.03, whereas Montrose scores only 1.29 goals away with an xG of 1.16. Additionally, the hosts boast a solid defense, conceding an average of only 0.58 goals in home matches and keeping a clean sheet in 58% of games, which, given the visitors' poor efficiency (15% shot conversion), gives them a huge edge. All statistics point to a certain victory for Inverness CT, who should control the match from start to finish.
Inverness CT vs Montrose: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Inverness CT played against Montrose in League One (Scotland). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Inverness CT has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Montrose has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Inverness CT scores 1.69 goals per game and allows 0.62. Montrose scores 1.26 and allows 1.70. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 35% of Inverness CT's games and 59% of Montrose's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 56%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Inverness CT has the higher season xG average, 1.70 to 1.10 per game. Inverness CT takes 13.6 shots per game, while Montrose takes 8.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Inverness CT leads at halftime in 42% of its games and scores 0.92 goals per game after halftime. Montrose leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
Inverness CT's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (11 goals). For Montrose, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% 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 demonstrates a decisive advantage as the league leader with an impressive 75% home win rate and an excellent +20 goal difference in home matches. The hosts have secured 2.2 points per match in their last five outings, showing stable form (WWDWD), while Montrose has only 1.2 points per match and poor away form (21% wins, 43% losses). Crucial is the advantage in offensive efficiency - Inverness scores an average of 2.25 goals per home match with an xG of 2.03, whereas Montrose scores only 1.29 goals away with an xG of 1.16. Additionally, the hosts boast a solid defense, conceding an average of only 0.58 goals in home matches and keeping a clean sheet in 58% of games, which, given the visitors' poor efficiency (15% shot conversion), gives them a huge edge. All statistics point to a certain victory for Inverness CT, who should control the match from start to finish.
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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
| Inverness CT | Montrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.36 |
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 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Inverness CT · 1.2 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.
Inverness CT is 34% better for: goals scored per game.
1.69 goals / game - Inverness CT · 1.26 goals / game - Montrose
Inverness CT is 174% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.62 goals / game - Inverness CT · 1.7 goals / game - Montrose
Inverness CT scores in 88% of games (23 of 26 meczów), while Montrose keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 meczów).
Montrose scores in 74% of games (20 of 27 meczów), while Inverness CT keeps a clean sheet in 62% (16 of 26 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 - 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.
Inverness CT is 45% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.73 pts / game - Inverness CT · 1.19 pts / game - Montrose
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Inverness CT - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 62%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Montrose - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| 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 61-75 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). 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
Inverness CT
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
| Inverness CT | Liga | Montrose | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.31 | 2.59 | ▲ 2.96 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 46% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 50% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 62% | 30% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 69% | 74% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 80% | ▲ 85% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Inverness CT's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Montrose. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Inverness CT vs Montrose?
The League One match finished Inverness CT 3:1 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 Inverness CT and Montrose?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Inverness CT won 2, Montrose won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Inverness CT vs Montrose?
Inverness CT score 1.69 goals per game on average and Montrose 1.26. The League One average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Inverness CT's matches and 59% of Montrose's.
What form are Inverness CT and Montrose in?
Over the last 5 games Inverness CT have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Montrose 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Inverness CT vs Montrose?
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.