East Fife vs Montrose: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates a very balanced match between the two teams. East Fife is on a disastrous run of five consecutive defeats without scoring a goal in recent matches, which drastically lowers their morale and offensive efficiency. Montrose, despite a weaker away record (20% wins), has recently shown better form, scoring 7 goals in their last 5 matches and winning 2 of them. The hosts have a slight advantage playing at home, where they win 36% of matches, but their current form (0 points in their last 5 matches) is alarming. Considering similar xG stats, ball possession percentage, and the fact that both teams have a negative goal difference at their respective venues, the most likely scenario seems to be a draw or a narrow victory for either side. The home side's advantage stems solely from the home factor, but their dreadful form makes a draw equally probable.
East Fife vs Montrose: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
East Fife played Montrose in League One (Scotland). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Current form
East Fife: 0-0-5, 0.00 points/match. Montrose: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
East Fife scores 1.00 and concedes 1.57 goals per match. Montrose scores 1.10 and concedes 1.70. League average: 2.62 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: East Fife 48%, Montrose 45%. Over 2.5: East Fife 48%, Montrose 55%. League level: BTTS 42%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
East Fife has higher xG: 1.21 vs 1.07. East Fife: 9.2 shots per match, Montrose: 8.4.
Match halves
East Fife: half-time lead 5%, second-half goals 0.52. Montrose: half-time lead 15%, second-half goals 0.60.
Goals by minute
East Fife: 46-60 (6 goals). Montrose: 76-90+ (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: 0-2-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Statistical analysis indicates a very balanced match between the two teams. East Fife is on a disastrous run of five consecutive defeats without scoring a goal in recent matches, which drastically lowers their morale and offensive efficiency. Montrose, despite a weaker away record (20% wins), has recently shown better form, scoring 7 goals in their last 5 matches and winning 2 of them. The hosts have a slight advantage playing at home, where they win 36% of matches, but their current form (0 points in their last 5 matches) is alarming. Considering similar xG stats, ball possession percentage, and the fact that both teams have a negative goal difference at their respective venues, the most likely scenario seems to be a draw or a narrow victory for either side. The home side's advantage stems solely from the home factor, but their dreadful form makes a draw equally probable.
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
| East Fife | Montrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.35 |
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.
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 10% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - East Fife · 1.1 goals / match - Montrose
East Fife is 8% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.57 goals / match - East Fife · 1.7 goals / match - Montrose
East Fife scores in 67% of matches (14 of 21 matches), while Montrose keeps a clean sheet in 20% (4 of 20 matches).
Montrose scores in 65% of matches (13 of 20 matches), while East Fife keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 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 - East Fife
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.
Montrose is 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.76 pts / match - East Fife · 0.85 pts / match - Montrose
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
East Fife - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 5% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Montrose - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 15% 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 | 0.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
East Fife
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
| East Fife | Liga | Montrose | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.57 | 2.62 | ▲ 2.80 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 48% | 42% | ▲ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 52% | ▲ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 32% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 72% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 80% | • 80% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): East Fife 0 - 2 - 0 Montrose. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of East Fife vs Montrose?
The League One match finished East Fife 2:3 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 East Fife and Montrose?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches East Fife won 0, Montrose won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before East Fife vs Montrose?
East Fife score 1.00 goals per game on average and Montrose 1.10. The League One average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 48% of East Fife's matches and 45% of Montrose's.
What form are East Fife and Montrose in?
Over the last 5 games East Fife have a 0-0-5 record (0.00 points per game) and Montrose 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for East Fife vs Montrose?
The statistical background for East Fife vs Montrose — 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.