Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.48 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.48Odds
GG
Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.93 – our chance 57% vs 52% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultRoss County to win ✓65% · @1.28
Double chanceRoss County or draw ✓84% · @1.02
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓57% · @1.93
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗11% · fair 9.17
Ross County vs Montrose preview and prediction
The match
Montrose travel to Global Energy Stadium in the League One on Saturday 8 August (15:00 WAT) to face Ross County. Ross County are 1st with 38 points from 14 games (top of the table), while Montrose sit 4th on 20 points (in the top four). A gap of 18 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Ross County's last 5: WWDWD Most recently they beat Peterhead 1–0 away. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
Montrose's last 5: LLWWW Most recently they lost to Hamilton Academical 0–5 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 2.1 for Ross County and 0.9 for Montrose. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score in 57% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Ross County 65%, draw 19%, Montrose 16%.
Both teams to score: yes (57%) at 1.93.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 1.93 – 57% on our numbers against 52% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 64% chance at odds of 1.48. Predicted score: Ross County 2–0 Montrose. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Ross County65%fair 1.53 · @1.28
Draw19%fair 5.29 · @4.80
Montrose16%fair 6.30 · @8.40
3.00Expected goals
2.09Ross County xG
0.91Montrose xG
57%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–011%
1–010%
2–110%
1–19%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: Ross County 2.1 – 0.9 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
Ross County to win✓
65%
1.53
1.28
Double chance
Ross County or draw✓
84%
1.19
1.02
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
57%
1.75
1.93 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
79%
1.26
1.18
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
58%
1.74
1.62
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
64%
1.57
1.48
Half-time result
Ross County ahead at half-time✗
47%
2.13
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Ross County / FT Ross County✗
42%
2.39
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
11%
9.17
–
Form
Ross County – last 6
WWDWDW
1 Aug
@ Peterhead
1–0
W
25 Jul
@ Airdrie United
3–0
W
21 Jul
vs Dundee
1–1
D
18 Jul
vs Clyde
3–1
W
14 Jul
@ Nairn County
2–2
D
11 Jul
@ Annan Athletic
4–1
W
2.3Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Montrose – last 6
LLWWWW
1 Aug
vs Hamilton Academical
0–5
L
25 Jul
vs Spartans
0–2
L
21 Jul
@ Arbroath
2–0
W
18 Jul
@ Stirling Albion
2–0
W
14 Jul
vs Dundee Utd
1–0
W
8 Jul
vs Inverurie Loco Works
7–0
W
2.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
0%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Ross County and Montrose.
What is the prediction for Ross County vs Montrose?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.48.
Who will win Ross County vs Montrose?
On our numbers Ross County have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Montrose 16%.
How many goals will there be in Ross County vs Montrose?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ross County vs Montrose?
Our predicted score is Ross County 2–0 Montrose, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Ross County vs Montrose?
Ross County vs Montrose (League One) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Global Energy 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.
