League One
Montrose vs Cove Rangers
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Links Park
Montrose vs Cove Rangers Prediction & Stats - League One 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Montrose vs Cove Rangers carries real history into this round of the League One.
The two sides meet on 12/09 (Saturday) at Links Park, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Montrose vs Cove Rangers prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Montrose vs Cove Rangers
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Montrose vs Cove Rangers call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Montrose or Draw
Last updated on 10-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Montrose the side to beat, with roughly 49% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all League One odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Montrose Preview
Montrose reach this fixture 6 match into their League One. Here is where Montrose stand:
In this competition
3 won, 0 drawn, 3 lost
1.5 points per game
9 scored, at 1.5 a game
11 conceded, at 1.83 a game
Montrose, season-wide
3 won, 0 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Gary Oliver, 5 goals
Most assists: Blair Lyons, 2 assists
Recent results — Montrose
05/09/2026 10:00
29/08/2026 10:00
22/08/2026 10:00
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 10:00
Cove Rangers: how they are travelling
Cove Rangers come in 6 matches into their League One.
Here is what Cove Rangers have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 2 drawn, 3 lost
0.83 points per game
4 scored, at 0.67 a game
7 conceded, at 1.17 a game
Cove Rangers, season-wide
1 won, 2 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jordan White, 1 goals
Most assists: Chris Maguire, 1 assists
Recent results — Cove Rangers
05/09/2026 10:00
29/08/2026 10:00
22/08/2026 10:00
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Cove Rangers
Cove Rangers have generally come out ahead of Montrose in their recent meetings.
From 22 match(es):
Cove Rangers: 11 win(s)
Montrose: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 7
That trend is worth factoring into the Montrose vs Cove Rangers prediction.
Form comparison Montrose vs Cove Rangers
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Montrose
Scotland - League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
L
L
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
W
L
|
2 |
| Away |
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3.67 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.67 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.83 | 2 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.83 | 0.87 | 0.79 |
|
xGA
|
1.66 | 1.36 | 1.97 |
Away Team
Cove Rangers
Scotland - League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
W
L
L
|
0.83 |
| Home |
D
W
D
|
1.67 |
| Away |
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.83 | 1.67 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 1.33 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 0.33 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 33% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.03 | 1.16 | 0.9 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 0.99 | 1.71 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Montrose vs Cove Rangers
Match: Montrose vs Cove Rangers
Competition: League One
Date: Saturday, 12/09/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Links Park
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Stats
The statistics for Montrose vs Cove Rangers that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.84
League: 2.38
Both Teams to Score
17%
League: 34%
Over 1.5+
84%
League: 69%
Over 2.5+
67%
League: 52%
Cards
3.34
League: 4
Corners
5.67
League: 9.62
Home Team
Montrose
Scotland - League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
L
L
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
W
L
|
2 |
| Away |
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3.67 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.67 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.83 | 2 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.83 | 0.87 | 0.79 |
|
xGA
|
1.66 | 1.36 | 1.97 |
Away Team
Cove Rangers
Scotland - League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
W
L
L
|
0.83 |
| Home |
D
W
D
|
1.67 |
| Away |
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.83 | 1.67 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 1.33 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 0.33 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 33% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.03 | 1.16 | 0.9 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 0.99 | 1.71 |
Corners
9 / Match
+15% Corners / Match
Montrose received +15% more corners than Cove Rangers in the League One
7.84 / Match
Peterhead
(0)
Queen of the South
(4)
East Kilbride
(1)
Alloa Athletic
(5)
Ross County
(4)
Hamilton Academical
(4)(4)
Alloa Athletic
(3)
Hamilton Academical
(3)
Peterhead
(2)
East Kilbride
(3)
East Fife
(4)
Airdrieonians
Cards
2.33 / Match
+40% Cards / Match
Montrose received +40% more cards than Cove Rangers in the League One
1.67 / Match
Peterhead
(4)
Queen of the South
(2)
East Kilbride
(3)
Alloa Athletic
(2)
Ross County
(3)
Hamilton Academical
(0)(2)
Alloa Athletic
(1)
Hamilton Academical
(2)
Peterhead
(2)
East Kilbride
(0)
East Fife
(0)
Airdrieonians
Goals Scored
1.5 / Match
+124%
Montrose is +124% better in terms of goals scored
0.67 / Match
Peterhead
(3)
Queen of the South
(2)
East Kilbride
(3)
Alloa Athletic
(0)
Ross County
(1)
Hamilton Academical
(0)(1)
Alloa Athletic
(0)
Hamilton Academical
(3)
Peterhead
(0)
East Kilbride
(0)
East Fife
(0)
Airdrieonians
Goals Conceded
1.83 / Match
+36%
Montrose condeded +36% more goals than Cove Rangers
1.17 / Match
Peterhead
(0)
Queen of the South
(1)
East Kilbride
(0)
Alloa Athletic
(3)
Ross County
(2)
Hamilton Academical
(5)(1)
Alloa Athletic
(1)
Hamilton Academical
(0)
Peterhead
(3)
East Kilbride
(2)
East Fife
(0)
Airdrieonians
League One Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hamilton Academical
|
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 16 | 2.67 |
| 2 |
Ross County
|
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 2.6 |
| 3 |
Alloa Athletic
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 4 |
Montrose
|
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 5 |
East Fife
|
6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 6 |
East Kilbride
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 7 |
Peterhead
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 8 |
Cove Rangers
|
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 5 | 0.83 |
| 9 |
Airdrieonians
|
6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | -7 | 3 | 0.5 |
| 10 |
Queen of the South
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 3 | 0.6 |
Odds
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