League One · Scotland · Palmerston ParkQueen of the South vs Ross County prediction & analysis
Ross County to win
Strong pick · fair odds 1.36 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
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Most likely scores
From our goals model: Queen of the South 1.0 – 2.9 Ross County expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Ross County travel as clear favourites – 73% to win, against 9% for Queen of the South.
Queen of the South have taken 10 points from their last 6 matches (3W 1D 2L), scoring 1.8 and conceding 1.8 per game. Ross County have 18 points from their last 6 (6W 0D 0L), averaging 5.3 scored and 0.5 conceded. Ross County come into this in clearly the better form.
We expect around 3.9 goals (1.0 for Queen of the South, 2.9 for Ross County). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 75% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on this projection. Most likely scores: 1–2 (9%), 0–2 (8%), 1–3 (8%).
In their last 1 meeting, Queen of the South have won 0, Ross County have won 1 and 0 ended level, with an average of 8.0 goals per game.
Our pick is Ross County to win at a 73% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.25 is close to our fair price of 1.36.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Ross County to win ✓ | 73% | 1.36 | 1.25 |
| Double chance | Ross County or draw ✓ | 91% | 1.10 | 1.06 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✓ | 60% | 1.67 | 1.67 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 90% | 1.11 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✓ | 75% | 1.34 | – |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Over 3.5 goals ✓ | 54% | 1.84 | – |
| Half-time result | Ross County ahead at half-time ✓ | 57% | 1.77 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Ross County / FT Ross County ✓ | 52% | 1.92 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 1–2 ✗ | 9% | 11.61 | – |
Form
Queen of the South – last 6
| 13 Oct | @ Berwick Rangers | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Oct | @ Peterhead | 1–0 | W |
| 3 Oct | vs Cove Rangers | 4–3 | W |
| 26 Sep | vs Rangers U21 | 4–2 | W |
| 22 Sep | vs Annan Athletic | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Sep | @ Hamilton Academical | 1–4 | L |
Ross County – last 6
| 13 Oct | vs Forfar Athletic | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Oct | @ Montrose | 5–0 | W |
| 3 Oct | vs Alloa Athletic | 4–1 | W |
| 26 Sep | vs Hearts U21 | 14–0 | W |
| 22 Sep | @ Clachnacuddin | 5–1 | W |
| 19 Sep | @ Cove Rangers | 2–0 | W |
Head to head
| 15 Sep 2026 | Ross County v Queen of the South | 8–0 |
League One table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ross County | 14 | +40 | 38 |
| 2 |  Hamilton Academical | 14 | +17 | 33 |
| 3 |  East Kilbride | 13 | +5 | 21 |
| 4 |  Montrose | 14 | -4 | 20 |
| 5 |  Airdrie United | 14 | -9 | 16 |
| 6 |  East Fife | 14 | -4 | 15 |
| 7 |  Peterhead | 14 | -13 | 13 |
| 8 |  Queen of the South | 14 | -24 | 13 |
| 9 |  Alloa Athletic | 14 | -4 | 12 |
| 10 |  Cove Rangers | 13 | -4 | 12 |
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What is the prediction for Queen of the South vs Ross County?
Our pick is Ross County to win with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Queen of the South vs Ross County?
On our numbers Queen of the South have a 9% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Ross County 73%.
How many goals will there be in Queen of the South vs Ross County?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 75% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
When is Queen of the South vs Ross County?
Queen of the South vs Ross County (League One) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Palmerston Park.
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