Cove Rangers host Montrose in the League One on Tuesday 17 February, with kick-off at 20:45 (WAT) at Balmoral Stadium. Cove Rangers are 10th with 12 points from 13 games (in the bottom three), while Montrose sit 4th on 20 points (in the top four).
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.4 for Cove Rangers and 1.3 for Montrose. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 60%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Cove Rangers 1–1 Montrose. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cove Rangers42%fair 2.40 · @2.15
Draw24%fair 4.21 · @3.25
Montrose35%fair 2.89 · @3.00
2.68Expected goals
1.41Cove Rangers xG
1.26Montrose xG
60%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–010%
2–19%
0–19%
1–28%
2–07%
From our goals model: Cove Rangers 1.4 – 1.3 Montrose expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Cove Rangers to win✓
42%
2.40
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✓
76%
1.31
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
60%
1.66
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.36
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
50%
2.00
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
72%
1.40
1.30
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
42%
2.36
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cove Rangers / FT Cove Rangers✓
24%
4.21
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.51
–
Form
Cove Rangers
No recent results on record.
Montrose
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cove Rangers and Montrose.
What is the prediction for Cove Rangers vs Montrose?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Cove Rangers vs Montrose?
On our numbers Cove Rangers have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Montrose 35%.
How many goals will there be in Cove Rangers vs Montrose?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cove Rangers vs Montrose?
Our predicted score is Cove Rangers 1–1 Montrose, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Cove Rangers vs Montrose?
Cove Rangers vs Montrose (League One) kicks off on Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Balmoral Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
