Formartine United vs Montrose: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:45 WAT, Tuesday 22 September: Formartine United v Montrose in the Challenge Cup, played at North Lodge Park.
Current form
Formartine United, last 5: WDDLD Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Lossiemouth, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Montrose, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over East Fife, away. The attack is flying at 2.5 goals per game.
Momentum favours Montrose, collecting 3.0 points per game to 1.5 for Formartine United.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Formartine United 1.5 xG, Montrose 2.5 xG – a total near 4.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 76% and GG at 69%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Formartine United 20%, draw 21%, Montrose 59%.
Lower-risk option: Montrose or draw (80%) at 1.18.
GG/NG: GG (69%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (69%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: Formartine United 1–2 Montrose. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Formartine United20%fair 5.01 · @4.50
Draw21%fair 4.81 · @3.70
Montrose59%fair 1.69 · @1.60
4.00Expected goals
1.47Formartine United xG
2.53Montrose xG
69%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–29%
1–37%
1–17%
2–26%
0–26%
2–35%
From our goals model: Formartine United 1.5 – 2.5 Montrose expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Montrose to win✗
59%
1.69
1.60
Double chance
Montrose or draw✗
80%
1.25
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
69%
1.45
1.44
Draw no bet
Montrose (draw no bet)✗
75%
1.34
–
Asian handicap
Montrose -0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
60%
1.65
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
76%
1.31
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
57%
1.77
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
63%
1.59
–
First team to score
Montrose to score first✗
62%
1.61
–
Half-time result
Montrose ahead at half-time✗
47%
2.15
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Montrose / FT Montrose✗
40%
2.52
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.61
–
Recent results
Formartine United – last 6
WDDLDW
19 Sep
vs Lossiemouth
3–0
W
16 Sep
@ Fraserburgh
1–1
D
12 Sep
@ Clachnacuddin
1–1
D
8 Sep
vs Dundee United II
2–3
L
5 Sep
vs Nairn County
1–1
D
29 Aug
@ Forres Mechanics
2–1
W
1.7Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Montrose – last 6
WWWWWW
19 Sep
@ East Fife
2–1
W
12 Sep
vs Cove Rangers
2–1
W
8 Sep
vs Dundee II
3–2
W
5 Sep
@ Peterhead
3–0
W
29 Aug
vs Queen of the South
2–1
W
25 Aug
vs Clyde
3–0
W
2.5Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Formartine United and Montrose.
What is the prediction for Formartine United vs Montrose?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Formartine United vs Montrose?
On our numbers Formartine United have a 20% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Montrose 59%.
How many goals will there be in Formartine United vs Montrose?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Formartine United vs Montrose?
Our predicted score is Formartine United 1–2 Montrose, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Formartine United vs Montrose?
Formartine United vs Montrose (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at North Lodge 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.