League One · Scotland · Balmoral StadiumCove Rangers vs Montrose prediction & analysis
Over 1.5 goals
Strong pick · fair odds 1.33 · bookmaker 1.25
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Most likely scores
From our goals model: Cove Rangers 1.5 – 1.2 Montrose expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Cove Rangers hold the edge on home soil with a 47% chance of winning, against 33% for Montrose.
Cove Rangers have taken 13 points from their last 6 matches (4W 1D 1L), scoring 1.7 and conceding 0.7 per game. Montrose have 8 points from their last 6 (2W 2D 2L), averaging 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded. Cove Rangers come into this in clearly the better form.
We expect around 2.7 goals (1.5 for Cove Rangers, 1.2 for Montrose). That is close to an average game for goals: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 58%. Most likely scores: 1–1 (12%), 1–0 (10%), 2–1 (9%).
In their last 3 meetings, Cove Rangers have won 2, Montrose have won 1 and 0 ended level, with an average of 4.0 goals per game.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals at a 75% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.25 is close to our fair price of 1.33.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Cove Rangers to win | 47% | 2.14 | 2.15 |
| Double chance | Either team to win | 80% | 1.26 | 1.25 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score | 58% | 1.74 | 1.73 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals | 75% | 1.33 | 1.25 |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals | 51% | 1.95 | 1.85 |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals | 70% | 1.43 | 1.36 |
| Half-time result | Level at half-time | 42% | 2.39 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Cove Rangers / FT Cove Rangers | 26% | 3.80 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 1–0 | 10% | 10.13 | – |
Form
Cove Rangers – last 6
| 7 Nov | vs Hamilton Academical | 4–0 | W |
| 3 Nov | @ Formartine United | 2–0 | W |
| 31 Oct | @ Airdrie United | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | @ Peterhead | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Oct | vs Formartine United | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Oct | vs East Fife | 1–1 | D |
Montrose – last 6
| 7 Nov | vs East Fife | 1–2 | L |
| 3 Nov | @ Inverness CT | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Oct | @ Hamilton Academical | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Oct | vs Peterhead | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | @ East Kilbride | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Oct | vs Dundee United II | 2–1 | W |
Head to head
| 12 Sep 2026 | Montrose v Cove Rangers | 2–1 |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Montrose v Cove Rangers | 2–3 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Cove Rangers v Montrose | 3–1 |
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 Cove Rangers vs Montrose?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Cove Rangers vs Montrose?
On our numbers Cove Rangers have a 47% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Montrose 33%.
How many goals will there be in Cove Rangers vs Montrose?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
When is Cove Rangers vs Montrose?
Cove Rangers vs Montrose (League One) kicks off on Saturday 14 November 2026 at 16:00 (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.