Cove Rangers vs Airdrie United preview and prediction
The match
The League One sees Cove Rangers take on Airdrie United on Saturday 1 August, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT) at Balmoral Stadium. Cove Rangers are 10th with 12 points from 13 games (in the bottom three), while Airdrie United sit 5th on 16 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Cove Rangers's last 5: LLLWL Most recently they lost to Dumbarton 0–2 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 3 of their last 4. They average 1.0 scored and 3.5 conceded.
Airdrie United's last 5: LWLLL Most recently they lost to Ross County 0–3 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.3 for Cove Rangers and 1.3 for Airdrie United. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 48%, both teams to score at 56%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cove Rangers 38%, draw 23%, Airdrie United 39%.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.70.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Cove Rangers 1–1 Airdrie United. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cove Rangers38%fair 2.64 · @2.70
Draw23%fair 4.34 · @3.30
Airdrie United39%fair 2.56 · @2.35
2.60Expected goals
1.29Cove Rangers xG
1.32Airdrie United xG
56%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–110%
1–010%
1–28%
2–18%
0–07%
From our goals model: Cove Rangers 1.3 – 1.3 Airdrie United 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
Airdrie United to win✗
39%
2.56
2.35
Double chance
Either team to win✗
77%
1.30
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
56%
1.79
1.70
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
73%
1.38
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
52%
1.93
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
1.28
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
43%
2.32
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Airdrie United / FT Airdrie United✗
22%
4.63
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
10%
10.27
–
Form
Cove Rangers – last 6
LLLWLL
25 Jul
@ Dumbarton
0–2
L
21 Jul
@ Dunfermline
0–5
L
18 Jul
vs ST Mirren
0–4
L
14 Jul
vs East Kilbride
3–2
W
11 Jul
vs ST Johnstone
2–4
L
7 Jul
vs Inverness CT
1–4
L
1.0Scored / game
3.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Airdrie United – last 6
LWLLLL
25 Jul
vs Ross County
0–3
L
18 Jul
vs Annan Athletic
3–0
W
14 Jul
@ Clyde
0–1
L
11 Jul
@ Dundee
2–4
L
7 Jul
vs Falkirk
1–2
L
4 Jul
@ Ayr Utd
1–2
L
1.2Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cove Rangers and Airdrie United.
What is the prediction for Cove Rangers vs Airdrie United?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Cove Rangers vs Airdrie United?
On our numbers Cove Rangers have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Airdrie United 39%.
How many goals will there be in Cove Rangers vs Airdrie United?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cove Rangers vs Airdrie United?
Our predicted score is Cove Rangers 1–1 Airdrie United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Cove Rangers vs Airdrie United?
Cove Rangers vs Airdrie United (League One) kicks off on Saturday 1 August 2026 at 15:00 (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.
