Ross County vs Partick Thistle: match statistics
Partick Thistle displays significantly better form and statistics this season, sitting 2nd in the table with a record of 11 wins and just 3 losses. Ross County sits in 10th place with only 2 victories and as many as 10 defeats, reflecting their poor disposition. In home matches, the hosts win just 18% of games and concede an average of 1.82 goals per match, while the visitors post better average possession on the road (56% vs 47%) and a higher xG (1.69 vs 1.57). Form over the last 5 matches also favors the visitors—Partick earned 1.6 points per match compared to just 0.8 for Ross County. The hosts' run of 4 losses in their last 5 home games, combined with Partick Thistle's qualitative superiority, points to a likely victory for the visitors, although the guests' solid away draw percentage (40%) suggests a draw remains a realistic scenario.
Ross County vs Partick Thistle: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Ross County played against Partick Thistle in Championship (Scotland). The game was played on January 9, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Ross County has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Partick Thistle has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Ross County scores 0.95 goals per game and allows 1.89. Partick Thistle scores 1.57 and allows 1.10. Games in this league average 2.48 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Ross County's games and 62% of Partick Thistle's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 48%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Partick Thistle has the higher season xG average, 1.67 to 1.37 per game. Ross County takes 12.1 shots per game, while Partick Thistle takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Ross County leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.53 goals per game after halftime. Partick Thistle leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Ross County's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). For Partick Thistle, it is minutes 0-15 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.48 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 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
Partick Thistle displays significantly better form and statistics this season, sitting 2nd in the table with a record of 11 wins and just 3 losses. Ross County sits in 10th place with only 2 victories and as many as 10 defeats, reflecting their poor disposition. In home matches, the hosts win just 18% of games and concede an average of 1.82 goals per match, while the visitors post better average possession on the road (56% vs 47%) and a higher xG (1.69 vs 1.57). Form over the last 5 matches also favors the visitors—Partick earned 1.6 points per match compared to just 0.8 for Ross County. The hosts' run of 4 losses in their last 5 home games, combined with Partick Thistle's qualitative superiority, points to a likely victory for the visitors, although the guests' solid away draw percentage (40%) suggests a draw remains a realistic scenario.
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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
| Ross County | Partick Thistle | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.33 |
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.
Partick Thistle is 500% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Ross County · 1.2 pts / game - Partick Thistle
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.
Partick Thistle is 65% better for: goals scored per game.
0.95 goals / game - Ross County · 1.57 goals / game - Partick Thistle
Partick Thistle is 72% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.89 goals / game - Ross County · 1.1 goals / game - Partick Thistle
Ross County scores in 58% of games (11 of 19 meczów), while Partick Thistle keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 meczów).
Partick Thistle scores in 86% of games (18 of 21 meczów), while Ross County keeps a clean sheet in 16% (3 of 19 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 - Ross County
Over / Under - Partick Thistle
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.
Partick Thistle is 41% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.05 pts / game - Ross County · 1.48 pts / game - Partick Thistle
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ross County - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 11%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Partick Thistle - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* 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 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - 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
Ross County
Partick Thistle
* 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 (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Ross County | Liga | Partick Thistle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.84 | 2.48 | ▲ 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 50% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 46% | ▲ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 32% | • 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 70% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 73% | ▲ 76% |
^ 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
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Ross County's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Partick Thistle. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Ross County vs Partick Thistle?
The Championship match finished Ross County 2:0 Partick Thistle. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Ross County and Partick Thistle?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Ross County won 0, Partick Thistle won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Ross County vs Partick Thistle?
Ross County score 0.95 goals per game on average and Partick Thistle 1.57. The Championship average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Ross County's matches and 62% of Partick Thistle's.
What form are Ross County and Partick Thistle in?
Over the last 5 games Ross County have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Partick Thistle 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ross County vs Partick Thistle?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Ross County vs Partick Thistle: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.