Arbroath vs Ross County: match statistics
Arbroath occupies a high 3rd position in the table and demonstrates solid home form with 46% wins and only 8% losses at their own stadium. The hosts average 1.69 goals per home match with only 15% of games ending scoreless, indicating offensive efficiency. Ross County sits in 10th place with a very poor away record—only 15% wins and a staggering 54% of away matches without scoring, averaging just 0.62 goals per game. The difference in xG (1.41 for Arbroath vs 1.07 for Ross County) and the hosts' positive goal difference (+7) compared to the visitors' disastrous balance (-13) clearly favor Arbroath. The form of both teams in the last 5 matches is comparable, but home advantage and seasonal stats argue for a home win, although Ross County may offer resistance, justifying a moderate probability of a draw.
Arbroath vs Ross County: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Arbroath played Ross County in Championship (Scotland). The match was played on 7 March 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Arbroath: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Ross County: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Arbroath scores 1.37 and concedes 1.22 goals per match. Ross County scores 0.89 and concedes 1.56. League average: 2.43 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Arbroath 59%, Ross County 37%. Over 2.5: Arbroath 48%, Ross County 44%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
Arbroath has higher xG: 1.32 vs 1.27. Arbroath: 10.6 shots per match, Ross County: 10.7.
Match halves
Arbroath: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.96. Ross County: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.44.
Goals by minute
Arbroath: 46-60 (9 goals). Ross County: 31-45+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.43 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 3-0-0. Average goals 2.67, BTTS 33%.
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
Arbroath occupies a high 3rd position in the table and demonstrates solid home form with 46% wins and only 8% losses at their own stadium. The hosts average 1.69 goals per home match with only 15% of games ending scoreless, indicating offensive efficiency. Ross County sits in 10th place with a very poor away record—only 15% wins and a staggering 54% of away matches without scoring, averaging just 0.62 goals per game. The difference in xG (1.41 for Arbroath vs 1.07 for Ross County) and the hosts' positive goal difference (+7) compared to the visitors' disastrous balance (-13) clearly favor Arbroath. The form of both teams in the last 5 matches is comparable, but home advantage and seasonal stats argue for a home win, although Ross County may offer resistance, justifying a moderate probability of a draw.
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
| Arbroath | Ross County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.25 |
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.
Ross County is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Arbroath · 1.4 pts / match - 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.
Arbroath is 54% better for: goals scored per match.
1.37 goals / match - Arbroath · 0.89 goals / match - Ross County
Arbroath is 28% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.22 goals / match - Arbroath · 1.56 goals / match - Ross County
Arbroath scores in 70% of matches (19 of 27 matches), while Ross County keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 matches).
Ross County scores in 56% of matches (15 of 27 matches), while Arbroath keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 27 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 - Arbroath
Over / Under - Ross County
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Arbroath - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Ross County - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 22%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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
Arbroath
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* 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 (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Arbroath | Liga | Ross County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.59 | 2.43 | • 2.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 49% | ▼ 37% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 48% | 44% | • 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 32% | ▼ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 70% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 70% | ▲ 78% |
^ 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.
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
Recent meetings (3): Arbroath 3 - 0 - 0 Ross County. Average goals 2.67, both teams scored in 33% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Arbroath vs Ross County?
The Championship match finished Arbroath 0:0 Ross County. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Arbroath and Ross County?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Arbroath won 3, Ross County won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Arbroath vs Ross County?
Arbroath score 1.37 goals per game on average and Ross County 0.89. The Championship average is 2.43 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Arbroath's matches and 37% of Ross County's.
What form are Arbroath and Ross County in?
Over the last 5 games Arbroath have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Ross County 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Arbroath vs Ross County?
The statistical background for Arbroath 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.