Queen of the South vs Ross County: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 17 October the League One brings Queen of the South against Ross County at Palmerston Park. Kick-off: 15:00 WAT. In the table, Queen of the South are 8th, in the drop zone, on 13 points after 14 matches; Ross County are 1st (leading the league) with 38. There are 25 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Queen of the South, last 5: LWWWD Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Berwick Rangers, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Ross County, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Forfar Athletic, at home. Away from home the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 5.3 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Ross County, collecting 3.0 points per game to 1.7 for Queen of the South.
Head to head
When they last met (15 Sep 2026) it ended Ross County 8–0 Queen of the South.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Queen of the South 1.0 xG, Ross County 2.9 xG – a total near 3.9. That is an open game on paper: 75% for three or more goals, 60% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Queen of the South 9%, draw 17%, Ross County 73%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Ross County to win (73%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Queen of the South 1–2 Ross County. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Queen of the South9%fair 10.83 · @9.50
Draw17%fair 5.72 · @5.00
Ross County73%fair 1.36 · @1.25
3.89Expected goals
1.03Queen of the South xG
2.86Ross County xG
60%Both score
75%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–29%
0–28%
1–38%
0–38%
1–16%
1–46%
From our goals model: Queen of the South 1.0 – 2.9 Ross County expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Queen of the South vs Ross County?
Our pick is Ross County to win with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Queen of the South vs Ross County?
On our numbers Queen of the South have a 9% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Ross County 73%.
How many goals will there be in Queen of the South vs Ross County?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 75% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Queen of the South vs Ross County?
Our predicted score is Queen of the South 1–2 Ross County, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is Queen of the South vs Ross County?
Queen of the South vs Ross County (League One) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Palmerston Park.
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.
