Cove Rangers vs Montrose: match statistics
The analysis indicates a close competition between two teams of similar disposition. Cove Rangers, as hosts, present poor form with only a 9% home win rate and as many as 64% of matches without scoring, which constitutes a serious offensive problem. Montrose, as the guest, fares slightly better with a 25% away win rate and better shot conversion (15% vs 6%), but their defense is weak, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per away match. The recent form of both teams is unsatisfactory - Cove Rangers earned only 0.6 points per match in the last 5 games, while Montrose obtained 1 point per match. Given the high percentage of draws for Cove Rangers at home (36%) and Montrose away (33%), as well as a similar goal difference and poor efficiency from both teams, a share of the points is the most likely scenario.
Cove Rangers vs Montrose: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Cove Rangers played Montrose in League One (Scotland). The match was played on 17 February 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Cove Rangers: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match. Montrose: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cove Rangers scores 1.04 and concedes 1.38 goals per match. Montrose scores 1.22 and concedes 1.70. League average: 2.65 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cove Rangers 42%, Montrose 52%. Over 2.5: Cove Rangers 46%, Montrose 57%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Cove Rangers has higher xG: 1.27 vs 1.09. Cove Rangers: 9.6 shots per match, Montrose: 8.5.
Match halves
Cove Rangers: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.58. Montrose: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.65.
Goals by minute
Cove Rangers: 76-90+ (7 goals). Montrose: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.65 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 4.50, 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
The analysis indicates a close competition between two teams of similar disposition. Cove Rangers, as hosts, present poor form with only a 9% home win rate and as many as 64% of matches without scoring, which constitutes a serious offensive problem. Montrose, as the guest, fares slightly better with a 25% away win rate and better shot conversion (15% vs 6%), but their defense is weak, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per away match. The recent form of both teams is unsatisfactory - Cove Rangers earned only 0.6 points per match in the last 5 games, while Montrose obtained 1 point per match. Given the high percentage of draws for Cove Rangers at home (36%) and Montrose away (33%), as well as a similar goal difference and poor efficiency from both teams, a share of the points is the most likely scenario.
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 | Montrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 45% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.37 |
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.
Montrose is 167% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Cove Rangers · 1.6 pts / match - Montrose
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.
Montrose is 17% better for: goals scored per match.
1.04 goals / match - Cove Rangers · 1.22 goals / match - Montrose
Cove Rangers is 23% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.38 goals / match - Cove Rangers · 1.7 goals / match - Montrose
Cove Rangers scores in 50% of matches (12 of 24 matches), while Montrose keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 matches).
Montrose scores in 70% of matches (16 of 23 matches), while Cove Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 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 - Montrose
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.
Cove Rangers is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / match - Cove Rangers · 1 pts / match - Montrose
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cove Rangers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 17%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Montrose - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
* 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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). 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
Montrose
* 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 | Montrose | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.42 | 2.65 | ▲ 2.91 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 42% | 46% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 53% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 30% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 74% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 81% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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 1 - 1 - 0 Montrose. Average goals 4.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Cove Rangers vs Montrose?
The League One match finished Cove Rangers 3:1 Montrose. 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 Montrose?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Cove Rangers won 1, Montrose won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cove Rangers vs Montrose?
Cove Rangers score 1.04 goals per game on average and Montrose 1.22. The League One average is 2.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Cove Rangers's matches and 52% of Montrose's.
What form are Cove Rangers and Montrose in?
Over the last 5 games Cove Rangers have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Montrose 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cove Rangers vs Montrose?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.