The League One sees East Fife take on Cove Rangers on Saturday 8 August, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT) at MGM Timber Bayview Stadium. East Fife are 6th with 15 points from 14 games (in the bottom half), while Cove Rangers sit 10th on 12 points (in the bottom three). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
East Fife's last 5: DDWWD Most recently they drew with Alloa Athletic 0–0 away. They average 1.2 scored and 0.7 conceded.
Cove Rangers's last 5: DLLLW Most recently they drew with Airdrie United 0–0 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
East Fife arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.4 for East Fife and 1.1 for Cove Rangers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 48%, both teams to score at 58%.
Betting angles
Win chances: East Fife 47%, draw 21%, Cove Rangers 32%.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.73.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: East Fife 1–1 Cove Rangers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
East Fife47%fair 2.13 · @2.15
Draw21%fair 4.76 · @3.30
Cove Rangers32%fair 3.13 · @3.00
2.58Expected goals
1.45East Fife xG
1.13Cove Rangers xG
58%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–011%
2–19%
0–19%
2–08%
0–08%
From our goals model: East Fife 1.4 – 1.1 Cove Rangers 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
East Fife to win✓
47%
2.13
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
58%
1.73
1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
52%
1.91
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
74%
1.36
1.28
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
43%
2.32
–
Half-time / full-time
HT East Fife / FT East Fife✗
26%
3.81
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
11%
9.08
–
Form
East Fife – last 6
DDWWDL
1 Aug
@ Alloa Athletic
0–0
D
25 Jul
@ ST Johnstone
1–1
D
21 Jul
vs Linlithgow Rose
3–1
W
14 Jul
vs Morton
2–0
W
11 Jul
@ Inverness CT
1–1
D
17 Feb
@ Hamilton Academical
0–1
L
1.2Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Cove Rangers – last 6
DLLLWL
1 Aug
vs Airdrie United
0–0
D
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
0.8Scored / game
2.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between East Fife and Cove Rangers.
What is the prediction for East Fife vs Cove Rangers?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win East Fife vs Cove Rangers?
On our numbers East Fife have a 47% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Cove Rangers 32%.
How many goals will there be in East Fife vs Cove Rangers?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for East Fife vs Cove Rangers?
Our predicted score is East Fife 1–1 Cove Rangers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is East Fife vs Cove Rangers?
East Fife vs Cove Rangers (League One) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at MGM Timber Bayview 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.
