Good pick · fair odds 1.69 · bookmaker 1.67 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.67Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultMontrose to win ✓59% · @1.67
Double chanceEither team to win ✓81% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓58% · @1.62
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓74% · fair 1.35
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗13% · fair 7.75
Montrose vs Cove Rangers preview and prediction
The match
The League One sees Montrose take on Cove Rangers on Saturday 12 September, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT) at Links Park. Montrose are 4th with 20 points from 14 games (in the top four), while Cove Rangers sit 10th on 12 points (in the bottom three).
Form guide
Montrose's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Dundee II 3–2 at home. At home they have won 4 and lost 0 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Cove Rangers's last 5: WDLWW Most recently they beat Dumbarton 6–1 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Montrose arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 1.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 7 April 2026, finished Montrose 2–3 Cove Rangers. Across their last 2 meetings Montrose have won 0, Cove Rangers 2, with 0 draws and 4.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.7 for Montrose and 0.9 for Cove Rangers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 48%, both teams to score at 58%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Montrose to win – a 59% chance at odds of 1.67. Predicted score: Montrose 1–0 Cove Rangers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Montrose59%fair 1.69 · @1.67
Draw19%fair 5.24 · @3.80
Cove Rangers22%fair 4.64 · @4.40
2.58Expected goals
1.70Montrose xG
0.88Cove Rangers xG
58%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–013%
1–111%
2–011%
2–110%
0–08%
0–17%
From our goals model: Montrose 1.7 – 0.9 Cove Rangers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Montrose vs Cove Rangers?
Our pick is Montrose to win with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win Montrose vs Cove Rangers?
On our numbers Montrose have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Cove Rangers 22%.
How many goals will there be in Montrose 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 Montrose vs Cove Rangers?
Our predicted score is Montrose 1–0 Cove Rangers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Montrose vs Cove Rangers?
Montrose vs Cove Rangers (League One) kicks off on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Links Park.
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.
