Very strong pick · fair odds 1.26 · bookmaker 1.30 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.30Odds
GG
Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.83 – our chance 59% vs 55% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultRoss County to win ✓75% · @1.14
Double chanceRoss County or draw ✓89% · fair 1.12
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.83
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓79% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–1 ✗8% · fair 13.31
Ross County vs Hearts U21 preview and prediction
The match
The Challenge Cup sees Ross County take on Hearts U21 on Saturday 26 September, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT) at Global Energy Stadium.
Form guide
Ross County's last 5: WWWLL Most recently they beat Clachnacuddin 5–1 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 3.3 per game.
Hearts U21's last 5: WWLWW Most recently they beat Kelty Hearts 5–3 away. On the road they have won 3 and lost 2 of their last 5. Goals have not been a problem: 3.3 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.8 goals: 3.4 for Ross County and 1.4 for Hearts U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 79% and both teams to score at 59%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Ross County 75%, draw 14%, Hearts U21 11%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.83.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 1.83 – 59% on our numbers against 55% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 79% chance at odds of 1.30, above our fair price of 1.26, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Ross County 3–1 Hearts U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Ross County75%fair 1.34 · @1.14
Draw14%fair 7.03 · @8.00
Hearts U2111%fair 9.18 · @10.00
4.83Expected goals
3.43Ross County xG
1.40Hearts U21 xG
59%Both score
79%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
3–18%
2–17%
4–16%
3–05%
3–25%
2–05%
From our goals model: Ross County 3.4 – 1.4 Hearts U21 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
Ross County to win✓
75%
1.34
1.14
Double chance
Ross County or draw✓
89%
1.12
–
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.69
1.83 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
92%
1.09
1.08
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
79%
1.26
1.30
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
62%
1.60
1.73 ▲
Half-time result
Ross County ahead at half-time✓
59%
1.70
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Ross County / FT Ross County✓
54%
1.86
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–1✗
8%
13.31
–
Form
Ross County – last 6
WWWLLD
22 Sep
@ Clachnacuddin
5–1
W
19 Sep
@ Cove Rangers
2–0
W
15 Sep
vs Queen of the South
8–0
W
12 Sep
vs Hibernian
0–3
L
8 Sep
vs Aberdeen U21
3–4
L
5 Sep
@ East Fife
2–2
D
3.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Hearts U21 – last 6
WWLWWL
22 Sep
@ Kelty Hearts
5–3
W
8 Sep
@ Gala Fairydean Rovers
6–1
W
25 Aug
@ Spartans
0–5
L
11 Aug
@ Berwick Rangers
4–3
W
10 Apr
vs Albion Rovers
3–0
W
3 Apr
@ East Stirlingshire
2–4
L
3.3Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Ross County and Hearts U21.
What is the prediction for Ross County vs Hearts U21?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Ross County vs Hearts U21?
On our numbers Ross County have a 75% chance of winning, the draw 14% and Hearts U21 11%.
How many goals will there be in Ross County vs Hearts U21?
We expect about 4.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 79% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ross County vs Hearts U21?
Our predicted score is Ross County 3–1 Hearts U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.8 goals in total.
When is Ross County vs Hearts U21?
Ross County vs Hearts U21 (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Global Energy 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.
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