Cove Rangers vs Montrose prediction, preview and tip
Match overview
It is Cove Rangers v Montrose in the League One – Saturday 14 November, 16:00 WAT, Balmoral Stadium. Cove Rangers sit 10th with 12 points from 13 games (in the bottom three), while Montrose are 4th on 20 (in the top four).
Form guide
Cove Rangers – form over the last 5: WWWLW Most recently they beat Hamilton Academical 4–0 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They score 1.7 and concede 0.7 per game. 3 clean sheets in that stretch point to a solid back line.
Montrose – form over the last 5: LLDWD Most recently they lost to East Fife 1–2 at home. On their travels they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They score 1.3 and concede 1.0 per game.
On form, Cove Rangers have the edge: 2.2 points a game against 1.3.
Previous meetings
Their most recent meeting, on 12 Sep 2026, finished Montrose 2–1 Cove Rangers. Across the last 3 meetings Cove Rangers have won 2s, Montrose 1, with 0 draws, averaging 4.0 goals, with both sides scoring 3 times.
Goals outlook
Our model projects Cove Rangers 1.5 – 1.2 Montrose in expected goals – roughly 2.7 goals in all. Goals could go either way – 51% for over 2.5, 58% for both teams to score.
Betting angles
Match result chances: Cove Rangers 47% · draw 21% · Montrose 33%.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.73.
ZoraTips prediction
ZoraTips tip: Over 1.5 goals, rated at 75% confidence at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Cove Rangers 1–1 Montrose. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.
Result chances
Cove Rangers47%fair 2.15 · @2.15
Draw21%fair 4.84 · @3.40
Montrose33%fair 3.05 · @2.75
2.73Expected goals
1.52Cove Rangers xG
1.22Montrose xG
58%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–010%
2–19%
0–18%
2–07%
1–27%
From our goals model: Cove Rangers 1.5 – 1.2 Montrose expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Cove Rangers vs Montrose?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Cove Rangers vs Montrose?
On our numbers Cove Rangers have a 47% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Montrose 33%.
How many goals will there be in Cove Rangers vs Montrose?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cove Rangers vs Montrose?
Our predicted score is Cove Rangers 1–1 Montrose, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Cove Rangers vs Montrose?
Cove Rangers vs Montrose (League One) kicks off on Saturday 14 November 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Balmoral Stadium.
Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
