Formartine United vs Montrose preview and prediction
The match
Montrose travel to North Lodge Park in the Challenge Cup on Tuesday 22 September (19:45 WAT) to face Formartine United.
Form guide
Formartine United's last 5: WDDLD Most recently they beat Lossiemouth 3–0 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Montrose's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat East Fife 2–1 away. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game.
Montrose arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 3.0 points a game against 1.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.0 goals: 1.5 for Formartine United and 2.5 for Montrose. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 76% and both teams to score at 69%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Formartine United 20%, draw 20%, Montrose 60%.
Safer route: Montrose or draw (80%) at 1.18.
Both teams to score: yes (69%) at 1.44.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 69% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Formartine United 1–2 Montrose. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Formartine United20%fair 5.01 · @4.50
Draw20%fair 4.91 · @3.70
Montrose60%fair 1.68 · @1.60
4.00Expected goals
1.47Formartine United xG
2.53Montrose xG
69%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–29%
1–37%
1–17%
2–26%
0–26%
2–35%
From our goals model: Formartine United 1.5 – 2.5 Montrose 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✗
60%
1.68
1.60
Double chance
Montrose or draw✗
80%
1.25
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
69%
1.45
1.44
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
76%
1.31
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
57%
1.77
–
Half-time result
Montrose ahead at half-time✗
47%
2.14
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Montrose / FT Montrose✗
40%
2.51
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.60
–
Form
Formartine United – last 6
WDDLDW
19 Sep
vs Lossiemouth
3–0
W
16 Sep
@ Fraserburgh
1–1
D
12 Sep
@ Clachnacuddin
1–1
D
8 Sep
vs Dundee United II
2–3
L
5 Sep
vs Nairn County
1–1
D
29 Aug
@ Forres Mechanics
2–1
W
1.7Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Montrose – last 6
WWWWWW
19 Sep
@ East Fife
2–1
W
12 Sep
vs Cove Rangers
2–1
W
8 Sep
vs Dundee II
3–2
W
5 Sep
@ Peterhead
3–0
W
29 Aug
vs Queen of the South
2–1
W
25 Aug
vs Clyde
3–0
W
2.5Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Formartine United and Montrose.
What is the prediction for Formartine United vs Montrose?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Formartine United vs Montrose?
On our numbers Formartine United have a 20% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Montrose 60%.
How many goals will there be in Formartine United vs Montrose?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Formartine United vs Montrose?
Our predicted score is Formartine United 1–2 Montrose, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Formartine United vs Montrose?
Formartine United vs Montrose (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at North Lodge 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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