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Montrose v Cove Rangers Stats

Data last updated: Fri 11 Sep 2026, 08:36 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Montrose hosts Cove Rangers in a League One clash where Montrose's strong start to the season, sitting 4th with 9 points, contrasts with Cove Rangers' 8th place and 5 points. Montrose has shown attacking intent with an average of 1.8 goals scored per game and a perfect record of over 2.5 goals in recent matches, indicating open play. Cove Rangers have struggled to score, averaging just 0.8 goals per game, and their defensive record is slightly weaker. This fixture offers Montrose a chance to capitalize on home advantage and recent momentum in a contest that could be lively and decisive.

BT4Y best bet

Montrose to Win

  • Montrose leads the table with 9 points from recent matches.
  • Montrose averages 1.8 goals per game, showing strong attacking form.
  • Cove Rangers have scored only 0.8 goals per game, indicating offensive struggles.
  • Montrose's matches have seen 100% over 2.5 goals rate, suggesting open games.
  • Cove Rangers' defensive record is slightly worse, conceding 1.4 goals per game.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

Montrose to Win is supported by a 72.6% , reflecting their superior recent form and attacking output compared to Cove Rangers. The model identifies a 14.8% at of 1.73, highlighting Montrose's home advantage and consistent goal-scoring ability. The data quality is solid with balanced samples for both teams, reinforcing in this pick. Montrose's perfect over 2.5 goals rate also suggests they can break down Cove Rangers' defense effectively, making the home win a strong statistical and tactical proposition.

Model Chance72.6%
Strong positive
Value Edge14.8%
Strong positive
Recent Goals Scored (Montrose)1.8 per game
Positive
Recent Goals Scored (Cove Rangers)0.8 per game
Negative
Over 2.5 Goals Rate (Montrose)100%
Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Montrose's attacking form and home advantage make them the clear favorite to secure victory. Their ability to consistently score and control matches contrasts with Cove Rangers' struggles upfront, suggesting Montrose will likely dominate and convert chances to win this fixture.

Main risk

Rotation, motivation and a slow tempo are the main cautions before treating the result price as settled.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Montrose's attacking and home advantage

“Montrose's early-season momentum and attacking consistency position them well to capitalize on Cove Rangers' defensive vulnerabilities in this League One encounter.”

Key Data Signals

Montrose to Win evidence

Montrose leads the table with 9 points from recent matches.

Montrose averages 1.8 goals per game, showing strong attacking form.

Cove Rangers have scored only 0.8 goals per game, indicating offensive struggles.

Montrose's matches have seen 100% over 2.5 goals rate, suggesting open games.

What To Watch In The Data

Montrose to Win notes

  • The last 10 meetings between these teams have averaged 3.4 goals per game, supporting an expectation of an open and attacking fixture.
  • Montrose's recent 100% over 2.5 goals rate aligns with this trend, suggesting a lively match with multiple scoring opportunities.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Montrose1.8
Avg goals scored
Cove Rangers0.8
Montrose1.2
Avg goals conceded
Cove Rangers1.4
Montrose40%
BTTS rate
Cove Rangers20%
Montrose100%
Over 2.5 goals
Cove Rangers40%
Best odds for this sectionOver 1.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · Model 88% vs implied 82% · edge +6 pts
1.22
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 70%
1.7
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 52%
2.62
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BTTS NoBetUK guide price · model 51%
2.1
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 53%
1.67
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Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 34%
2.1
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Montrose's matches have consistently featured over 2.5 goals, with a 100% rate recently, indicating open and attacking games. Cove Rangers' lower scoring rate and defensive concessions suggest Montrose can exploit gaps, making goals likely and BTTS less probable given Cove's limited offensive threat.
Market odds

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Market aligned with main pickMontrose to WinBet365 guide price · Model 73% vs implied 58% · edge +14.8 pts
1.73
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Montrose Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 78%
1.55
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 70%
1.7
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 53%
1.67
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The for Montrose to Win at 1.73 offer positive value given the model's 72.6% win probability. This pricing reflects in Montrose's form and home strength, making the market attractive for backing the home side without significant price sensitivity.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Montrose

WWWLL
Last 53W 0D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 0D 3L
05 Sep 2026A Peterhead3-0
29 Aug 2026H Queen of the South2-1
22 Aug 2026H East Kilbride3-0
15 Aug 2026A Alloa Athletic0-3
08 Aug 2026A Ross County1-2

Cove Rangers

DLWLL
Last 51W 1D 3L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 2D 3L
05 Sep 2026H Alloa Athletic1-1
29 Aug 2026A Hamilton Academical0-1
22 Aug 2026H Peterhead3-0
15 Aug 2026A East Kilbride0-3
08 Aug 2026A East Fife0-2
Market aligned with main pickMontrose to WinBet365 guide price · Model 73% vs implied 58% · edge +14.8 pts
1.73
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Montrose Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 78%
1.55
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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 86%
1.22
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Montrose's recent form is strong, securing 9 points with an average of 1.8 goals scored and a perfect over 2.5 goals record, highlighting offensive efficiency. Cove Rangers have struggled to match this, with only 4 points and 0.8 goals per game, indicating Montrose's momentum and advantage.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

1Montrose wins
4Draws
5Cove Rangers wins
07 Apr 2026Montrose v Cove Rangers2-3
17 Feb 2026Cove Rangers v Montrose3-1
25 Oct 2025Montrose v Cove Rangers0-3
16 Aug 2025Cove Rangers v Montrose3-3
15 Mar 2025Montrose v Cove Rangers2-2
11 Feb 2025Cove Rangers v Montrose1-1
Market aligned with main pickMontrose to WinBet365 guide price · Model 73% vs implied 58% · edge +14.8 pts
1.73
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 70%
1.7
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 53%
1.67
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The head-to-head record shows an average of 3.4 goals over the last 10 matches, indicating historically open games between Montrose and Cove Rangers. This trend supports the likelihood of Montrose leveraging their attacking form to secure a win in a high-tempo encounter.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

League One

Montrose6
Played
Cove Rangers6
Montrose1.5
Avg goals for
Cove Rangers0.7
Montrose1.8
Avg goals against
Cove Rangers1.2
Montrose2
Clean sheets
Cove Rangers2
Market aligned with main pickMontrose to WinBet365 guide price · Model 73% vs implied 58% · edge +14.8 pts
1.73
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Montrose Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 78%
1.55
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Montrose's season stats reveal a balanced attack and defense, scoring 1.8 goals and conceding 1.2 per game, supporting their winning chances. Cove Rangers' lower scoring and slightly higher concession rates suggest defensive vulnerabilities that Montrose can exploit over 90 minutes.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
4Montrose96303-2
8Cove Rangers56123-3
Montrose's 4th place standing with 9 points reflects consistent performance and ambition to climb higher, while Cove Rangers' 8th place and 5 points show a need for improvement. The league context underscores Montrose's motivation to maintain form and capitalize on home advantage.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%Montrose Over 2.5
40%Cove Rangers Over 2.5
3.4H2H avg goals
The last 10 meetings between these teams have averaged 3.4 goals per game, supporting an expectation of an open and attacking fixture. Montrose's recent 100% over 2.5 goals rate aligns with this trend, suggesting a lively match with multiple scoring opportunities.

Next step

Betting context

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