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League Cup | Sat 18 Jul, 15:00

Cove Rangers v ST Mirren Stats

Data last updated: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 05:12 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Cove Rangers and ST Mirren meet in the League Cup on a summer afternoon, both sides showing early season attacking intent. Cove Rangers have scored three goals in their opening match while conceding two, demonstrating a willingness to engage in open play. ST Mirren have kept a clean sheet and found the net four times, suggesting strong offensive form combined with solid defense. This fixture promises a dynamic encounter with both teams eager to assert themselves in the competition, setting the stage for a potentially high-scoring game.

BT4Y best bet

Over 2.5 Goals

  • Both teams have recorded 100% Over 2.5 Goals rate in recent matches.
  • Cove Rangers scored 3 goals and conceded 2 in their last game, showing open play.
  • ST Mirren scored 4 goals and kept a clean sheet, indicating attacking efficiency.
  • ST Mirren have a 0% BTTS rate, but Cove Rangers have 100%, suggesting at least one side scores consistently.
  • No head-to-head data available, increasing the importance of recent form trends.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model assigns a 78% chance for Over 2.5 Goals, driven by both teams' recent matches featuring multiple goals and high scoring rates. Cove Rangers and ST Mirren have each recorded 100% Over 2.5 matches recently, indicating a strong trend toward open, attacking games. While ST Mirren's clean sheet contrasts with Cove Rangers' conceding record, the overall offensive output supports expectations for at least three goals. The absence of head-to-head data means recent form and scoring patterns carry more weight in this prediction.

Recent Over 2.5 Rate100% for both teams
Strong positive
Recent Goals ScoredCove Rangers 3, ST Mirren 4
Strong positive
Recent Goals ConcededCove Rangers 2, ST Mirren 0
Neutral
BTTS RateCove Rangers 100%, ST Mirren 0%
Neutral
Head-to-Head DataNo previous meetings
Data unavailable

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect an open and attacking League Cup fixture as Cove Rangers and ST Mirren both show strong recent scoring form. Cove Rangers' willingness to concede and ST Mirren's efficient offense suggest a match likely to produce multiple goals, making Over 2.5 Goals a tactically and statistically sound choice.

Main risk

The lack of head-to-head history and ST Mirren's zero BTTS rate introduce uncertainty, as defensive solidity from ST Mirren could limit goals despite Cove Rangers' open play tendencies.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Match attacking dynamics and scoring potential

“Both sides have demonstrated attacking intent early in the season, with Cove Rangers conceding but scoring freely and ST Mirren combining solid defense with potent offense. This balance points toward a lively game with a good chance of exceeding two goals.”

Key Data Signals

Over 2.5 Goals evidence

Both teams have recorded 100% Over 2.5 Goals rate in recent matches.

Cove Rangers scored 3 goals and conceded 2 in their last game, showing open play.

ST Mirren have a 0% BTTS rate, but Cove Rangers have 100%, suggesting at least one side scores consistently.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 2.5 Goals notes

  • The trend panel over recent matches shows a 100% Over 2.5 Goals rate for both teams, indicating a strong tempo and attacking rhythm.
  • This suggests that the fixture is likely to feature multiple goals, driven by open play and offensive transitions from both sides.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Cove Rangers3
Avg goals scored
ST Mirren4
Cove Rangers2
Avg goals conceded
ST Mirren0
Cove Rangers100%
BTTS rate
ST Mirren0%
Cove Rangers100%
Over 2.5 goals
ST Mirren100%
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 78% vs implied 71% · edge +6.6 pts
1.4
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 88%
1.11
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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 67%
1.62
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 58%
2
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BTTS NoBetMGM guide price · model 37%
2.2
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 26%
2.88
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Recent form shows Cove Rangers have both scored and conceded in their last match, while ST Mirren have scored multiple goals and kept a clean sheet. This suggests a game with multiple goals but possibly less likelihood of both teams scoring, given ST Mirren's 0% BTTS rate so far.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 78% vs implied 71% · edge +6.6 pts
1.4
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Cove Rangers Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 45%
4.15
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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 67%
1.62
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Cove Rangers to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%
7
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 25%
4.75
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ST Mirren Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 67%
1.22
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ST Mirren to WinBetUK guide price · model 59%
1.36
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The Over 2.5 Goals market is supported by both teams' recent perfect records for matches exceeding 2.5 goals, reflecting a strong trend toward open, high-scoring games. The current price is reasonable given the 78% , indicating a balanced value opportunity without significant price sensitivity.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Cove Rangers

W
Last 51W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 0D 0L
14 Jul 2026H East Kilbride3-2

ST Mirren

W
Last 51W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 0D 0L
11 Jul 2026A Dumbarton4-0
Best odds for this sectionCove Rangers Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 45% vs implied 24% · edge +20.9 pts
4.15
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Home / DrawBetfred guide price · model 52%
3
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Away / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 83%
1.1
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Cove Rangers to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%
7
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 25%
4.75
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ST Mirren Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 67%
1.22
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ST Mirren to WinBetUK guide price · model 59%
1.36
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Both teams have demonstrated strong recent form in terms of goals scored and Over 2.5 Goals outcomes, with Cove Rangers scoring 3 and conceding 2, and ST Mirren scoring 4 without conceding. This form suggests a continuation of open, attacking matches with multiple goals expected.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

0Cove Rangers wins
0Draws
0ST Mirren wins
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 78% vs implied 71% · edge +6.6 pts
1.4
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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 67%
1.62
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Cove Rangers to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%
7
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 25%
4.75
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ST Mirren to WinBetUK guide price · model 59%
1.36
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No previous meetings between Cove Rangers and ST Mirren exist to provide historical context. Therefore, recent form and current attacking and defensive patterns are the primary guides for expectations in this match.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

League Cup

Cove Rangers1
Played
ST Mirren1
Cove Rangers3
Avg goals for
ST Mirren4
Cove Rangers2
Avg goals against
ST Mirren0
Cove Rangers0
Clean sheets
ST Mirren1
Best odds for this sectionCove Rangers Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 45% vs implied 24% · edge +20.9 pts
4.15
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Cove Rangers to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%
7
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ST Mirren Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 67%
1.22
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ST Mirren to WinBetUK guide price · model 59%
1.36
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Season data confirms both teams' tendencies toward matches with multiple goals. Cove Rangers' defense has shown some leaks, while their attack remains productive. ST Mirren's solid defense combined with a potent offense supports the likelihood of a high-scoring game, aligning well with the Over 2.5 Goals market.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%Cove Rangers Over 2.5
100%ST Mirren Over 2.5
-H2H avg goals
The trend panel over recent matches shows a 100% Over 2.5 Goals rate for both teams, indicating a strong tempo and attacking rhythm. This suggests that the fixture is likely to feature multiple goals, driven by open play and offensive transitions from both sides.

Next step

Betting context

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