Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗53% · @1.83
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · fair 1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗13% · fair 7.98
Montrose vs Dundee II preview and prediction
The match
The Challenge Cup sees Montrose take on Dundee II on Tuesday 8 September, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT) at Links Park.
Form guide
Montrose's last 5: WWWWL Most recently they beat Peterhead 3–0 away. At home they have won 4 and lost 0 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Dundee II's last 3: LLL Most recently they lost to Peterhead 1–2 away. They average 1.0 scored and 3.0 conceded.
Montrose arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 0.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 2.5 for Montrose and 0.7 for Dundee II. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score in 47% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Montrose 75%, draw 18%, Dundee II 6%.
Both teams to score: no (53%) at 1.83.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Not both teams to score – a 53% chance at odds of 1.83. Predicted score: Montrose 2–0 Dundee II. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Montrose75%fair 1.33 · @1.15
Draw18%fair 5.45 · @6.50
Dundee II6%fair 15.68 · @13.00
3.25Expected goals
2.54Montrose xG
0.71Dundee II xG
47%Both score
63%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–013%
3–011%
1–010%
2–19%
3–18%
1–17%
From our goals model: Montrose 2.5 – 0.7 Dundee 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
Montrose to win✓
75%
1.33
1.15
Double chance
Montrose or draw✓
94%
1.07
1.02
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
53%
1.89
1.83
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
84%
1.20
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
63%
1.59
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
59%
1.69
–
Half-time result
Montrose ahead at half-time✓
57%
1.76
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Montrose / FT Montrose✓
53%
1.88
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
13%
7.98
–
Form
Montrose – last 6
WWWWLW
5 Sep
@ Peterhead
3–0
W
29 Aug
vs Queen of the South
2–1
W
25 Aug
vs Clyde
3–0
W
22 Aug
vs East Kilbride
3–0
W
15 Aug
@ Alloa Athletic
0–3
L
11 Aug
vs Fraserburgh
2–0
W
2.2Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
17%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Dundee II – last 3
LLL
25 Aug
@ Peterhead
1–2
L
11 Aug
@ Formartine United
1–4
L
2 Jul
vs Peterhead
1–3
L
1.0Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Montrose and Dundee II.
Our pick is Not both teams to score with a 53% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.83.
Who will win Montrose vs Dundee II?
On our numbers Montrose have a 75% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Dundee II 6%.
How many goals will there be in Montrose vs Dundee II?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 47% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Montrose vs Dundee II?
Our predicted score is Montrose 2–0 Dundee II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Montrose vs Dundee II?
Montrose vs Dundee II (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 19:45 (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.
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