Cove Rangers vs Inverness CT: match statistics
Inverness CT displays superior form and quality, occupying 1st place with an impressive record of 12 wins this season. The visitors demonstrate significantly better offensive efficiency, averaging 1.33 goals per away game while conceding just 0.78, yielding a positive goal difference of +5. Cove Rangers sits in 9th place with a disastrous home record—only 11% wins, 67% losses, and a negative goal difference of -7. The hosts fail to convert chances effectively (6% shot conversion), and their xG (1.41) does not translate into actual goals (0.67 average per game). Inverness CT also boasts an advantage in clean sheets (56% away) and superior form in the last 5 matches (1.8 PPG vs 1.4 PPG). All statistics indicate a clear edge for the visitors, who should secure all three points in this encounter.
Cove Rangers vs Inverness CT: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Cove Rangers played Inverness CT in League One (Scotland). The match was played on 10 January 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Cove Rangers: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Inverness CT: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cove Rangers scores 1.11 and concedes 1.37 goals per match. Inverness CT scores 1.78 and concedes 0.67. League average: 2.54 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cove Rangers 37%, Inverness CT 33%. Over 2.5: Cove Rangers 47%, Inverness CT 44%. League level: BTTS 42%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Inverness CT has higher xG: 1.76 vs 1.29. Cove Rangers: 10.0 shots per match, Inverness CT: 14.2.
Match halves
Cove Rangers: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.58. Inverness CT: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.89.
Goals by minute
Cove Rangers: 31-45+ (5 goals). Inverness CT: 31-45+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.54 goals per match, BTTS 42%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Inverness CT displays superior form and quality, occupying 1st place with an impressive record of 12 wins this season. The visitors demonstrate significantly better offensive efficiency, averaging 1.33 goals per away game while conceding just 0.78, yielding a positive goal difference of +5. Cove Rangers sits in 9th place with a disastrous home record—only 11% wins, 67% losses, and a negative goal difference of -7. The hosts fail to convert chances effectively (6% shot conversion), and their xG (1.41) does not translate into actual goals (0.67 average per game). Inverness CT also boasts an advantage in clean sheets (56% away) and superior form in the last 5 matches (1.8 PPG vs 1.4 PPG). All statistics indicate a clear edge for the visitors, who should secure all three points in this encounter.
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
| Cove Rangers | Inverness CT | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 44% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.29 |
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 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Cove Rangers · 1.4 pts / match - Inverness CT
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.
Inverness CT is 60% better for: goals scored per match.
1.11 goals / match - Cove Rangers · 1.78 goals / match - Inverness CT
Inverness CT is 104% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.37 goals / match - Cove Rangers · 0.67 goals / match - Inverness CT
Cove Rangers scores in 47% of matches (9 of 19 matches), while Inverness CT keeps a clean sheet in 61% (11 of 18 matches).
Inverness CT scores in 94% of matches (17 of 18 matches), while Cove Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 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 - Cove Rangers
Over / Under - Inverness CT
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.
Inverness CT is 63% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.16 pts / match - Cove Rangers · 1.89 pts / match - Inverness CT
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cove Rangers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 21%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Inverness CT - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +6 | 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 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Cove Rangers
Inverness CT
* 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
| Cove Rangers | Liga | Inverness CT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.47 | 2.54 | ▼ 2.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 37% | 42% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 47% | 51% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 32% | ▲ 61% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 72% | • 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 80% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Cove Rangers 0 - 0 - 2 Inverness CT. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Cove Rangers vs Inverness CT?
The League One match finished Cove Rangers 0:0 Inverness CT. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Cove Rangers and Inverness CT?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Cove Rangers won 0, Inverness CT won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cove Rangers vs Inverness CT?
Cove Rangers score 1.11 goals per game on average and Inverness CT 1.78. The League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 37% of Cove Rangers's matches and 33% of Inverness CT's.
What form are Cove Rangers and Inverness CT in?
Over the last 5 games Cove Rangers have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Inverness CT 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cove Rangers vs Inverness CT?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Cove Rangers vs Inverness CT: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.