Cove Rangers vs Dundee United II prediction & analysis
81%
Footrivo pick
Over 2.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.24 · bookmaker 1.22 · Lost ✗
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
GG
Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.83 – our chance 63% vs 55% implied by the price (edge +16%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultCove Rangers to win ✓71% · @1.07
Double chanceCove Rangers or draw ✓86% · fair 1.16
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗63% · @1.83
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗81% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–1 ✗7% · fair 13.51
Cove Rangers vs Dundee United II preview and prediction
The match
The Challenge Cup sees Cove Rangers take on Dundee United II on Tuesday 25 August, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT) at Balmoral Stadium.
Form guide
Cove Rangers's last 5: WLLLD Most recently they beat Peterhead 3–0 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.7 goals: 3.2 for Cove Rangers and 1.5 for Dundee United II. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 81% likely and both teams score in 63% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cove Rangers 71%, draw 15%, Dundee United II 14%.
Both teams to score: yes (63%) at 1.83.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 1.83 – 63% on our numbers against 55% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 81% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Cove Rangers 3–1 Dundee United II. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cove Rangers71%fair 1.41 · @1.07
Draw15%fair 6.59 · @8.60
Dundee United II14%fair 7.08 · @20.00
4.75Expected goals
3.24Cove Rangers xG
1.51Dundee United II xG
63%Both score
81%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
3–17%
2–17%
4–16%
3–26%
2–25%
3–05%
From our goals model: Cove Rangers 3.2 – 1.5 Dundee United II 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
Cove Rangers to win✓
71%
1.41
1.07
Double chance
Cove Rangers or draw✓
86%
1.16
–
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
63%
1.57
1.83 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
95%
1.05
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
81%
1.24
1.22
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
65%
1.53
1.53
Half-time result
Cove Rangers ahead at half-time✗
55%
1.81
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cove Rangers / FT Cove Rangers✗
49%
2.02
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–1✗
7%
13.51
–
Form
Cove Rangers – last 6
WLLLDL
22 Aug
vs Peterhead
3–0
W
15 Aug
@ East Kilbride
0–3
L
11 Aug
@ Stirling Albion
2–4
L
8 Aug
@ East Fife
0–2
L
1 Aug
vs Airdrie United
0–0
D
25 Jul
@ Dumbarton
0–2
L
0.8Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
17%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Dundee United II – last 1
L
11 Aug
@ Clachnacuddin
0–5
L
0.0Scored / game
5.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cove Rangers and Dundee United II.
What is the prediction for Cove Rangers vs Dundee United II?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 81% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Cove Rangers vs Dundee United II?
On our numbers Cove Rangers have a 71% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Dundee United II 14%.
How many goals will there be in Cove Rangers vs Dundee United II?
We expect about 4.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 81% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cove Rangers vs Dundee United II?
Our predicted score is Cove Rangers 3–1 Dundee United II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.7 goals in total.
When is Cove Rangers vs Dundee United II?
Cove Rangers vs Dundee United II (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 19:45 (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.
Airdrie United1
Stirling Albion3
Alloa Athletic3
Motherwell U210
Annan Athletic2
Berwick Rangers2
Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic2
Rangers U211
Clachnacuddin0
Elgin City2
Cowdenbeath1
East Kilbride3
Cumbernauld Colts1
Kilmarnock II1
Dumbarton2
Celtic II2