Montrose vs Queen of the South: match statistics
Montrose vs Queen of the South: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Montrose played against Queen of the South in League One (Scotland). The game was played on August 29, 2026. Venue: Links Park. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Montrose has 1 win, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.75 points per game. Queen of the South has 0 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 0.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Montrose scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 2.50. Queen of the South scores 0.33 and allows 2.67. Games in this league average 2.42 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 25% of Montrose's games and 33% of Queen of the South's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 33%, compared with league averages of 26% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Queen of the South has the higher season xG average, 0.89 to 0.71 per game. Montrose takes 5.8 shots per game, while Queen of the South takes 6.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Montrose leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.25 goals per game after halftime. Queen of the South leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Montrose's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For Queen of the South, it is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.42 goals. Both teams score in 26% 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 2 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
Montrose have a slight edge, having picked up 6 points from their last five matches compared with Queen of the South’s 3, winning 2 games to the visitors’ one. The hosts score an average of 1.5 goals at home, while the visitors concede as many as 5 goals per away match and have lost 100% of such games. Montrose’s defense is also unreliable, allowing an average of 2.5 goals, but Queen of the South create few high-quality chances away from home: their average xG is just 0.64 compared with the hosts’ 0.70. The visitors enjoy an average of 74% possession, but this translates into just 4 shots per match, suggesting poor possession efficiency. Both teams are prone to defensive errors, but Queen of the South’s poor away run and Montrose’s greater effectiveness at home point towards a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS signal is mixed, but it leans more strongly towards “No”: Montrose recorded BTTS in only 20% of their last 5 matches, compared with 40% for Queen of the South. The hosts create few chances, with an average xG of 0.83 across their last five games and just 1.5 shots on target per match in the season data, increasing the risk of them failing to score. The visitors have averaged 1.2 goals recently, but their season xG is only 0.64, so they are not a reliable source of a goal despite Montrose’s very weak defense. Both teams have conceded an average of 2.0 and 2.2 goals respectively over their last five matches, making goals likely; however, the low league-wide BTTS rate of 26% and Montrose’s limited attacking potential suggest that at least one side will fail to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Montrose’s last five matches produced an average of 3.2 goals, with the team scoring 1.2 and conceding 2.0 per game. Queen of the South’s matches were even more open, averaging 3.4 goals, with 1.2 scored and 2.2 conceded. Both defenses allow opponents quality chances, as reflected by the average xG against them: 1.57 for Montrose and 1.43 for Queen of the South. The 2.5 line was beaten in 80% and 60% of their respective last five matches, although scoring volatility limits confidence in a higher Over. The strongest signal is therefore Over 1.5: a projected 2.55 goals provides a solid edge for at least two goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Montrose have won 2 of their last 5 matches, while Queen of the South have won just 1, with the visitors losing as many as 4 of those 5 games. The hosts held a lead at the break in 40% of their recent fixtures, compared with 20% for their opponents, while Queen of the South went into half-time trailing in 60% of matches. Montrose average 0.8 goals before the break, whereas the visitors concede 1.2 goals per game in this period, which favors an early advantage for the home side. After the interval, Queen of the South score just 0.2 goals per match, while Montrose have the better points record across their last five games, 1.2 compared with 0.6. Therefore, the most likely outcome is for the hosts to maintain their lead until the final whistle, making the HT/FT 1/1 the strongest pick.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats 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
| Montrose | Queen of the South | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.50 | 0.14 |
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 203% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Montrose · 0.33 goals / game - Queen of the South
Montrose is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.5 goals / game - Montrose · 2.67 goals / game - Queen of the South
Montrose scores in 50% of games (2 of 4 meczów), while Queen of the South keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 meczów).
Queen of the South scores in 33% of games (1 of 3 meczów), while Montrose keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 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 - Montrose
Over / Under - Queen of the South
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 203% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Montrose · 0.33 pts / game - Queen of the South
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Montrose - 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.
Queen of the South - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.75 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 25% | 25% |
| No goal | 50% | 75% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.33 | 0.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Average goals per game | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 33% |
| No goal | 67% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -4 |
* 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 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). 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
Montrose
Queen of the South
* 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
| Montrose | Liga | Queen of the South | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.50 | 2.42 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | • 25% | 26% | ▲ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 53% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 45% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 47% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 74% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Montrose's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Queen of the South. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Montrose vs Queen of the South?
The League One match finished Montrose 2:1 Queen of the South. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Montrose and Queen of the South?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Montrose won 2, Queen of the South won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Montrose vs Queen of the South?
Montrose score 1.00 goals per game on average and Queen of the South 0.33. The League One average is 2.42 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 25% of Montrose's matches and 33% of Queen of the South's.
What form are Montrose and Queen of the South in?
Over the last 5 games Montrose have a 1-0-3 record (0.75 points per game) and Queen of the South 0-0-3 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Montrose vs Queen of the South?
The statistical background for Montrose vs Queen of the South — 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.