Challenge Cup · Scotland · Global Energy Stadium
Ross County vs Celtic II prediction & analysis
Both teams to score
Strong pick · fair odds 1.42 · bookmaker 1.44 · Lost ✗
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Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Ross County 3.5 – 1.7 Celtic II expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Ross County are clear favourites at home with a 69% chance of winning, against 12% for Celtic II.
Ross County have taken 16 points from their last 6 matches (5W 1D 0L), scoring 3.5 and conceding 0.7 per game. Celtic II have 8 points from their last 6 (2W 2D 2L), averaging 2.2 scored and 2.3 conceded. Ross County come into this in clearly the better form.
We expect around 5.1 goals (3.5 for Ross County, 1.7 for Celtic II). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 86% likely and both teams score 71% of the time on this projection. Recent matches involving both teams have mostly gone over 2.5. Most likely scores: 3–1 (7%), 4–1 (6%), 2–1 (6%).
Our pick is Both teams to score at a 71% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.44 is close to our fair price of 1.42.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Ross County to win ✓ | 69% | 1.44 | 1.17 |
| Double chance | Ross County or draw ✓ | 88% | 1.14 | 1.05 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✗ | 71% | 1.42 | 1.44 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 94% | 1.06 | 1.04 |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✗ | 86% | 1.17 | 1.14 |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Over 3.5 goals ✗ | 71% | 1.41 | 1.40 |
| Half-time result | Ross County ahead at half-time ✓ | 56% | 1.78 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Ross County / FT Ross County ✓ | 50% | 1.99 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 3–1 ✗ | 7% | 14.63 | – |
Form
Ross County – last 6
| 31 Oct | @ East Kilbride | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Oct | vs Hamilton Academical | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Oct | vs Airdrie United | 4–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | @ Queen of the South | 7–1 | W |
| 13 Oct | vs Forfar Athletic | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Oct | @ Montrose | 5–0 | W |
Celtic II – last 6
| 27 Oct | @ Clydebank | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Oct | vs Caledonian Braves | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Oct | @ Cowdenbeath | 3–2 | W |
| 26 Sep | @ Clachnacuddin | 3–3 | D |
| 22 Sep | @ East Kilbride | 3–3 | D |
| 19 Sep | @ Gretna 2008 | 1–3 | L |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Ross County and Celtic II.
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Partick3Frequently asked questions
What is the prediction for Ross County vs Celtic II?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Ross County vs Celtic II?
On our numbers Ross County have a 69% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Celtic II 12%.
How many goals will there be in Ross County vs Celtic II?
We expect about 5.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 86% likely and both teams score 71% of the time on our projection.
When is Ross County vs Celtic II?
Ross County vs Celtic II (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 20:45 (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.