Cove Rangers vs Montrose: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Montrose travel to face Cove Rangers on Tuesday 17 February in the League One, with Balmoral Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 20:45 WAT. In the table, Cove Rangers are 10th, in the drop zone, on 12 points after 13 matches; Montrose are 4th (among the top four) with 20.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cove Rangers 1.5 xG, Montrose 1.2 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cove Rangers 43%, draw 25%, Montrose 32%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (74%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cove Rangers 1–1 Montrose. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cove Rangers43%fair 2.31 · @2.15
Draw25%fair 3.97 · @3.25
Montrose32%fair 3.16 · @3.00
2.76Expected goals
1.52Cove Rangers xG
1.24Montrose xG
61%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–010%
2–19%
0–18%
1–27%
2–07%
From our goals model: Cove Rangers 1.5 – 1.2 Montrose expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Cove Rangers
Montrose
Attack vs League One average
-7%
-1%
Goals conceded vs average
-2%
+7%
Our expected goals here
1.62
1.27
Our own ratings from every League One result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Cove Rangers to win✓
43%
2.31
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✓
75%
1.34
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.65
1.67
Draw no bet
Cove Rangers (draw no bet)✓
58%
1.73
–
Asian handicap
Montrose +1 (Asian handicap)✗
72%
1.39
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.96
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
71%
1.42
1.30
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
85%
1.17
–
First team to score
Cove Rangers to score first✓
52%
1.93
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
42%
2.41
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cove Rangers / FT Cove Rangers✓
26%
3.83
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.01
–
Recent results
Cove Rangers
No recent results on record.
Montrose
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cove Rangers and Montrose.
What is the prediction for Cove Rangers vs Montrose?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Cove Rangers vs Montrose?
On our numbers Cove Rangers have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Montrose 32%.
How many goals will there be in Cove Rangers vs Montrose?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 61% 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 2.8 goals in total.
When is Cove Rangers vs Montrose?
Cove Rangers vs Montrose (League One) kicks off on Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Balmoral Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' 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.
