Queen of the South vs Ross County: match statistics
Queen of the South vs Ross County: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Queen of the South played Ross County in League One (Scotland). The match was played on 17 October 2026. Venue: Palmerston Park. Final score: 1:7.
Current form
Queen of the South: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Ross County: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Queen of the South scores 1.10 and concedes 2.70 goals per match. Ross County scores 3.44 and concedes 0.56. League average: 2.80 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Queen of the South 60%, Ross County 44%. Over 2.5: Queen of the South 60%, Ross County 78%. League level: BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 59%.
xG, shots and style
Ross County has higher xG: 1.73 vs 1.00. Queen of the South: 8.4 shots per match, Ross County: 13.3.
Match halves
Queen of the South: half-time lead 10%, second-half goals 0.70. Ross County: half-time lead 67%, second-half goals 2.22.
Goals by minute
Queen of the South: 76-90+ (4 goals). Ross County: 61-75 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.80 goals per match, BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 59%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 8.00, 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
Ross County are favourites: they lead the table, are unbeaten in all 9 league matches and have won their last 5 games, while Queen of the South sit 6th and have won 3 of their last 5. Away from home, the visitors score an average of 2.6 goals per game, compared with the hosts’ 1.4 at home, and their shot conversion rate stands at 24% versus 14%. The defensive advantage is just as clear: Ross County concede an average of 0.6 goals away from home and keep a clean sheet in 60% of matches, whereas Queen of the South concede 1.6 goals at home and have yet to record a clean sheet. The quality of chances created also favours the visitors, whose away xG is 1.44 compared with the hosts’ 1.15 at home. Although the hosts have won their last 3 matches, Ross County’s away record — an 80% win rate and 0% losses — points to the visitors having the better chance.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest signal points to Queen of the South potentially failing to score: Ross County keep a clean sheet in 60% of matches, concede an average of 0.6 goals, and restrict opponents to an xG of 0.74. In their last 5 matches, the visitors conceded just 2 goals in total, while the hosts averaged an xG of 1.06 over that period. On the other hand, Ross County have recently scored an average of 6.0 goals per match, while Queen of the South have conceded 2.0, so an away goal seems likely. The risk to the BTTS - No pick is that both teams scored in 80% of the hosts’ last five matches; however, Ross County’s solid defence makes it slightly more likely that at least one side will fail to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals: this line has been cleared in 100% of Queen of the South’s home matches and 80% of Ross County’s away matches. The visitors have won their last 5 matches, scoring 30 goals, while the hosts have conceded 10 over the same period. Ross County’s attacking edge is also reflected in their xG of 1.95 across their last 5 matches, compared with the 1.58 xG conceded by Queen of the South. The hosts could also find the net, although their xG over their last 5 matches is 1.06, and Ross County have conceded only 2 goals during that span. The projected total of 3.04 goals also supports the higher Over 2.5 line, but given the visitors’ solid defence, Over 1.5 offers a clearer edge.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Ross County were leading at half-time and won each of their last five matches, while Queen of the South won three, drew one and lost one over the same period. In those five games, the visitors averaged 2.4 first-half goals and did not concede before the break, supporting the case for them to lead at the break here as well. The signal that they will maintain their advantage is equally strong: Ross County won the second half in each of their last five matches, scoring an average of 3.6 goals after the break, compared with 1.2 for the hosts. However, the 2/2 HT/FT pick is not clear-cut, as Queen of the South have won all four of their home matches and average 2.09 xG, compared with the visitors' 1.44.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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
| Queen of the South | Ross County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 51% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.51 |
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 86% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Queen of the South · 2.6 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 213% better for: goals scored per match.
1.1 goals / match - Queen of the South · 3.44 goals / match - Ross County
Ross County is 382% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.7 goals / match - Queen of the South · 0.56 goals / match - Ross County
Queen of the South scores in 70% of matches (7 of 10 matches), while Ross County keeps a clean sheet in 56% (5 of 9 matches).
Ross County scores in 100% of matches (9 of 9 matches), while Queen of the South keeps a clean sheet in 10% (1 of 10 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 - Queen of the South
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.
Ross County is 288% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.6 pts / match - Queen of the South · 2.33 pts / match - Ross County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Queen of the South - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 10% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Ross County - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 67% of matches and wins 89%. 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 | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 2.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 3.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +7 | +11 |
* 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 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Queen of the South
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 (League One).
Teams vs league
| Queen of the South | Liga | Ross County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.80 | 2.80 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 45% | • 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 60% | 59% | ▲ 78% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 10% | 32% | ▲ 56% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 67% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 80% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Queen of the South 0 - 0 - 1 Ross County. Average goals 8.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Queen of the South vs Ross County?
The League One match finished Queen of the South 1:7 Ross County. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Queen of the South vs Ross County?
Queen of the South score 1.10 goals per game on average and Ross County 3.44. The League One average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Queen of the South's matches and 44% of Ross County's.
What form are Queen of the South and Ross County in?
Over the last 5 games Queen of the South have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Ross County 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Queen of the South vs Ross County?
The statistical background for Queen of the South 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.