Kelty Hearts vs Cove Rangers: match statistics
Kelty Hearts vs Cove Rangers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Kelty Hearts played against Cove Rangers in League One (Scotland). The game was played on December 20, 2025. Final score: 2:5.
Recent form
Kelty Hearts has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Cove Rangers has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Kelty Hearts scores 0.88 goals per game and allows 2.18. Cove Rangers scores 0.71 and allows 1.41. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Kelty Hearts's games and 35% of Cove Rangers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 76% and 41%, compared with league averages of 43% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cove Rangers has the higher season xG average, 1.26 to 0.92 per game. Kelty Hearts takes 6.6 shots per game, while Cove Rangers takes 9.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Kelty Hearts leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 0.41 goals per game after halftime. Cove Rangers leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.29 after halftime.
When the teams score
Kelty Hearts's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). For Cove Rangers, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 43% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Stats 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
| Kelty Hearts | Cove Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 46% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.17 |
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.
Cove Rangers is 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Kelty Hearts · 1 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.
Kelty Hearts is 24% better for: goals scored per game.
0.88 goals / game - Kelty Hearts · 0.71 goals / game - Cove Rangers
Cove Rangers is 55% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.18 goals / game - Kelty Hearts · 1.41 goals / game - Cove Rangers
Kelty Hearts scores in 59% of games (10 of 17 meczów), while Cove Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 18% (3 of 17 meczów).
Cove Rangers scores in 41% of games (7 of 17 meczów), while Kelty Hearts keeps a clean sheet in 6% (1 of 17 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 - Kelty Hearts
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.
Cove Rangers is 37% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.82 pts / game - Kelty Hearts · 1.12 pts / game - Cove Rangers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Kelty Hearts - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 12%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cove Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 12%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| 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 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
Kelty Hearts
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
| Kelty Hearts | Liga | Cove Rangers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.06 | 2.57 | ▼ 2.12 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 43% | ▼ 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 76% | 54% | ▼ 41% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 6% | 32% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 94% | 73% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 94% | 82% | ▼ 65% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Kelty Hearts's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Cove Rangers. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Kelty Hearts vs Cove Rangers?
The League One match finished Kelty Hearts 2:5 Cove Rangers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Kelty Hearts vs Cove Rangers?
Kelty Hearts score 0.88 goals per game on average and Cove Rangers 0.71. The League One average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Kelty Hearts's matches and 35% of Cove Rangers's.
What form are Kelty Hearts and Cove Rangers in?
Over the last 5 games Kelty Hearts have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Cove Rangers 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Kelty Hearts vs Cove Rangers?
The statistical background for Kelty Hearts vs Cove Rangers — 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.