Queen of the South vs Ross County: match statistics
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Queen of the South vs Ross County: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Queen of the South plays Ross County in League One (Scotland). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Venue: Palmerston Park.
Recent form
Queen of the South has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Ross County has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Queen of the South scores 1.10 goals per game and allows 2.70. Ross County scores 3.44 and allows 0.56. Games in this league average 2.80 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Queen of the South's games and 44% of Ross County's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 78%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 59% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Ross County has the higher season xG average, 1.73 to 1.00 per game. Queen of the South takes 8.4 shots per game, while Ross County takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Queen of the South leads at halftime in 10% of its games and scores 0.70 goals per game after halftime. Ross County leads at halftime in 67% and scores 2.22 after halftime.
When the teams score
Queen of the South's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). For Ross County, it is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.80 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 59% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 8.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
| Queen of the South | Ross County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 51% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.51 |
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.
Ross County is 86% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Queen of the South · 2.6 pts / game - Ross County
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.
Ross County is 213% better for: goals scored per game.
1.1 goals / game - Queen of the South · 3.44 goals / game - Ross County
Ross County is 382% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.7 goals / game - Queen of the South · 0.56 goals / game - Ross County
Queen of the South scores in 70% of games (7 of 10 games), while Ross County keeps a clean sheet in 56% (5 of 9 games).
Ross County scores in 100% of games (9 of 9 games), while Queen of the South keeps a clean sheet in 10% (1 of 10 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 - Queen of the South
Over / Under - Ross County
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.
Ross County is 288% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.6 pts / game - Queen of the South · 2.33 pts / game - Ross County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Queen of the South - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 10% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Ross County - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 89%. 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 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 2.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 3.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +7 | +11 |
* 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 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Queen of the South
Ross County
* 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
| Queen of the South | Liga | Ross County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.80 | 2.80 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 45% | • 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 60% | 59% | ▲ 78% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 10% | 32% | ▲ 56% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 67% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 80% | ▲ 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 Queen of the South's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Ross County. Games average 8.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Queen of the South and Ross County play?
Queen of the South face Ross County on October 17, 2026 in League One at Palmerston Park. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Queen of the South vs Ross County?
Queen of the South score 1.10 goals per game on average and Ross County 3.44. The League One average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Queen of the South's matches and 44% of Ross County's.
What form are Queen of the South and Ross County in?
Over the last 5 games Queen of the South have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Ross County 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Queen of the South vs Ross County?
The statistical background for Queen of the South vs Ross County — 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.