Alloa Athletic vs Cove Rangers: match statistics
Alloa Athletic displays a significantly better form in home matches, achieving a 55% win rate and maintaining an impressive goal difference of +10. The hosts concede an average of just 0.55 goals per game at home and keep clean sheets in 55% of matches, highlighting their solid defense. Cove Rangers, on the other hand, fares much worse on the road – they win only 27% of away games and lose as many as 55%, conceding an average of 1.36 goals per match. Although the visitors have shown better recent form overall in their last 5 matches (1.6 PPG), their away streak remains concerning with a predominance of defeats. Taking into account Alloa Athletic's home dominance and Cove Rangers' poor away results, we predict a home win, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to both teams' tendency to share points.
Alloa Athletic vs Cove Rangers: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Alloa Athletic played Cove Rangers in League One (Scotland). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Alloa Athletic: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Cove Rangers: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Alloa Athletic scores 1.27 and concedes 0.73 goals per match. Cove Rangers scores 1.00 and concedes 1.33. League average: 2.62 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Alloa Athletic 32%, Cove Rangers 33%. Over 2.5: Alloa Athletic 36%, Cove Rangers 43%. League level: BTTS 42%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Cove Rangers has higher xG: 1.25 vs 1.20. Alloa Athletic: 9.1 shots per match, Cove Rangers: 9.6.
Match halves
Alloa Athletic: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.73. Cove Rangers: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.52.
Goals by minute
Alloa Athletic: 46-60 (7 goals). Cove Rangers: 31-45+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.62 goals per match, BTTS 42%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 1.50, BTTS 50%.
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
Alloa Athletic displays a significantly better form in home matches, achieving a 55% win rate and maintaining an impressive goal difference of +10. The hosts concede an average of just 0.55 goals per game at home and keep clean sheets in 55% of matches, highlighting their solid defense. Cove Rangers, on the other hand, fares much worse on the road – they win only 27% of away games and lose as many as 55%, conceding an average of 1.36 goals per match. Although the visitors have shown better recent form overall in their last 5 matches (1.6 PPG), their away streak remains concerning with a predominance of defeats. Taking into account Alloa Athletic's home dominance and Cove Rangers' poor away results, we predict a home win, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to both teams' tendency to share points.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Alloa Athletic | Cove Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 52% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.24 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Cove Rangers is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Alloa Athletic · 1.4 pts / match - 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.
Alloa Athletic is 27% better for: goals scored per match.
1.27 goals / match - Alloa Athletic · 1 goals / match - Cove Rangers
Alloa Athletic is 82% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.73 goals / match - Alloa Athletic · 1.33 goals / match - Cove Rangers
Alloa Athletic scores in 64% of matches (14 of 22 matches), while Cove Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 matches).
Cove Rangers scores in 43% of matches (9 of 21 matches), while Alloa Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 45% (10 of 22 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Alloa Athletic
Over / Under - Cove Rangers
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Alloa Athletic is 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.45 pts / match - Alloa Athletic · 1.14 pts / match - Cove Rangers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Alloa Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 45%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Cove Rangers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 19%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Alloa Athletic
Cove Rangers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Alloa Athletic | Liga | Cove Rangers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.00 | 2.62 | ▼ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 32% | 42% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 36% | 52% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 45% | 32% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 55% | 72% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 80% | ▼ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Alloa Athletic 1 - 1 - 0 Cove Rangers. Average goals 1.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Alloa Athletic vs Cove Rangers?
The League One match finished Alloa Athletic 2:2 Cove Rangers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Alloa Athletic and Cove Rangers?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Alloa Athletic won 1, Cove Rangers won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Alloa Athletic vs Cove Rangers?
Alloa Athletic score 1.27 goals per game on average and Cove Rangers 1.00. The League One average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 32% of Alloa Athletic's matches and 33% of Cove Rangers's.
What form are Alloa Athletic and Cove Rangers in?
Over the last 5 games Alloa Athletic have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Cove Rangers 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Alloa Athletic vs Cove Rangers?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Alloa Athletic vs Cove Rangers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.