Ross County vs Partick Thistle: match statistics
Partick Thistle displays significantly better form and statistics this season, sitting 2nd in the table with a record of 11 wins and just 3 losses. Ross County sits in 10th place with only 2 victories and as many as 10 defeats, reflecting their poor disposition. In home matches, the hosts win just 18% of games and concede an average of 1.82 goals per match, while the visitors post better average possession on the road (56% vs 47%) and a higher xG (1.69 vs 1.57). Form over the last 5 matches also favors the visitors—Partick earned 1.6 points per match compared to just 0.8 for Ross County. The hosts' run of 4 losses in their last 5 home games, combined with Partick Thistle's qualitative superiority, points to a likely victory for the visitors, although the guests' solid away draw percentage (40%) suggests a draw remains a realistic scenario.
Ross County vs Partick Thistle: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Ross County played Partick Thistle in Championship (Scotland). The match was played on 9 January 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Ross County: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. Partick Thistle: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Ross County scores 0.95 and concedes 1.89 goals per match. Partick Thistle scores 1.57 and concedes 1.10. League average: 2.48 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Ross County 53%, Partick Thistle 62%. Over 2.5: Ross County 58%, Partick Thistle 48%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Partick Thistle has higher xG: 1.67 vs 1.37. Ross County: 12.1 shots per match, Partick Thistle: 13.3.
Match halves
Ross County: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.53. Partick Thistle: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.86.
Goals by minute
Ross County: 46-60 (4 goals). Partick Thistle: 0-15 (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.48 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. 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
Partick Thistle displays significantly better form and statistics this season, sitting 2nd in the table with a record of 11 wins and just 3 losses. Ross County sits in 10th place with only 2 victories and as many as 10 defeats, reflecting their poor disposition. In home matches, the hosts win just 18% of games and concede an average of 1.82 goals per match, while the visitors post better average possession on the road (56% vs 47%) and a higher xG (1.69 vs 1.57). Form over the last 5 matches also favors the visitors—Partick earned 1.6 points per match compared to just 0.8 for Ross County. The hosts' run of 4 losses in their last 5 home games, combined with Partick Thistle's qualitative superiority, points to a likely victory for the visitors, although the guests' solid away draw percentage (40%) suggests a draw remains a realistic 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
| Ross County | Partick Thistle | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.33 |
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.
Partick Thistle is 500% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / match - Ross County · 1.2 pts / match - Partick Thistle
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.
Partick Thistle is 65% better for: goals scored per match.
0.95 goals / match - Ross County · 1.57 goals / match - Partick Thistle
Partick Thistle is 72% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.89 goals / match - Ross County · 1.1 goals / match - Partick Thistle
Ross County scores in 58% of matches (11 of 19 matches), while Partick Thistle keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 matches).
Partick Thistle scores in 86% of matches (18 of 21 matches), while Ross County keeps a clean sheet in 16% (3 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 - Ross County
Over / Under - Partick Thistle
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.
Partick Thistle is 41% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.05 pts / match - Ross County · 1.48 pts / match - Partick Thistle
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ross County - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 11%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Partick Thistle - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 52%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - 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
Ross County
Partick Thistle
* 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
| Ross County | Liga | Partick Thistle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.84 | 2.48 | ▲ 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 50% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 46% | ▲ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 32% | • 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 70% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 73% | ▲ 76% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Ross County 0 - 0 - 2 Partick Thistle. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Ross County vs Partick Thistle?
The Championship match finished Ross County 2:0 Partick Thistle. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Ross County and Partick Thistle?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Ross County won 0, Partick Thistle won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Ross County vs Partick Thistle?
Ross County score 0.95 goals per game on average and Partick Thistle 1.57. The Championship average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Ross County's matches and 62% of Partick Thistle's.
What form are Ross County and Partick Thistle in?
Over the last 5 games Ross County have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Partick Thistle 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ross County vs Partick Thistle?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Ross County vs Partick Thistle: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.