Greenock Morton vs Ross County: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to a balanced encounter with an edge for a draw. Greenock Morton displays poor home form with 50% draws and only 20% wins, and their last five matches are a winless run (0.4 points per game). Ross County also struggles away from home, where as many as 56% of matches end in draws, with only 11% wins. Both teams have similar xG indicators (1.27 vs 1.12) and average goals scored (0.8 vs 0.78), suggesting balanced offensive potential. Ross County shows better recent overall form (1.4 PPG) and a more solid defense in the last five matches (3 goals conceded), which gives them a chance for a favorable outcome. Considering both teams' tendency to draw and the hosts' current poor run, the most likely result is a share of the points.
Greenock Morton vs Ross County: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Greenock Morton played Ross County in Championship (Scotland). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Greenock Morton: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Ross County: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Greenock Morton scores 0.95 and concedes 1.32 goals per match. Ross County scores 1.00 and concedes 1.71. League average: 2.50 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Greenock Morton 59%, Ross County 48%. Over 2.5: Greenock Morton 36%, Ross County 52%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Ross County has higher xG: 1.36 vs 1.10. Greenock Morton: 8.7 shots per match, Ross County: 11.8.
Match halves
Greenock Morton: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.55. Ross County: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.52.
Goals by minute
Greenock Morton: 76-90+ (7 goals). Ross County: 0-15 (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.50 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 2.50, 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
Statistical analysis points to a balanced encounter with an edge for a draw. Greenock Morton displays poor home form with 50% draws and only 20% wins, and their last five matches are a winless run (0.4 points per game). Ross County also struggles away from home, where as many as 56% of matches end in draws, with only 11% wins. Both teams have similar xG indicators (1.27 vs 1.12) and average goals scored (0.8 vs 0.78), suggesting balanced offensive potential. Ross County shows better recent overall form (1.4 PPG) and a more solid defense in the last five matches (3 goals conceded), which gives them a chance for a favorable outcome. Considering both teams' tendency to draw and the hosts' current poor run, the most likely result is a share of the 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
| Greenock Morton | Ross County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.26 |
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 250% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Greenock Morton · 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.
Ross County is 5% better for: goals scored per match.
0.95 goals / match - Greenock Morton · 1 goals / match - Ross County
Greenock Morton is 30% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.32 goals / match - Greenock Morton · 1.71 goals / match - Ross County
Greenock Morton scores in 68% of matches (15 of 22 matches), while Ross County keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 matches).
Ross County scores in 62% of matches (13 of 21 matches), while Greenock Morton keeps a clean sheet in 18% (4 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 - Greenock Morton
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.
Greenock Morton is 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.32 pts / match - Greenock Morton · 1.14 pts / match - Ross County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Greenock Morton - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 18%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Ross County - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 19%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). 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
Greenock Morton
Ross County
* 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
| Greenock Morton | Liga | Ross County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.27 | 2.50 | ▲ 2.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 51% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 36% | 46% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 31% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | • 68% | 69% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 77% | 73% | ▲ 86% |
^ 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 (2): Greenock Morton 1 - 1 - 0 Ross County. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Greenock Morton vs Ross County?
The Championship match finished Greenock Morton 2:0 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 Greenock Morton and Ross County?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Greenock Morton won 1, Ross County won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Greenock Morton vs Ross County?
Greenock Morton score 0.95 goals per game on average and Ross County 1.00. The Championship average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Greenock Morton's matches and 48% of Ross County's.
What form are Greenock Morton and Ross County in?
Over the last 5 games Greenock Morton have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Ross County 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Greenock Morton vs Ross County?
The statistical background for Greenock Morton 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.