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Cove Rangers v Aberdeen U21: numbers & prediction

Challenge Cup · Scotland · Balmoral Stadium

Cove Rangers

WLLWD
2–1
FT

Aberdeen U21

LWDWL
Cove Rangers 65%Draw 11%Aberdeen U21 24% Expected goals 2.61 – 1.48
75%
Betarazi pick

Over 2.5 goals

Strong pick · fair odds 1.33 · bookmaker 1.30 · Won ✓

8/10Rating
1.30Odds

Picks by market

ResultCove Rangers to win ✓65% · @1.57
Double chanceEither team to win ✓89% · @1.14
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓68% · @1.40
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓75% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓8% · fair 11.83

Cove Rangers vs Aberdeen U21: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

15:00 WAT, Saturday 26 September: Cove Rangers v Aberdeen U21 in the Challenge Cup, played at Balmoral Stadium.

Current form

Cove Rangers, last 5: WLLWD Their latest outing: 5–0 win over Fraserburgh, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.2 goals per game.

Aberdeen U21, last 5: LWDWL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Banks O' Dee, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 3 lost from 6. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Cove Rangers 2.6 xG, Aberdeen U21 1.5 xG – a total near 4.1. That is an open game on paper: 75% for three or more goals, 68% for GG.

Markets worth a look

  • 1X2 according to our numbers – Cove Rangers 65%, draw 11%, Aberdeen U21 24%.
  • GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.40.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (75%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cove Rangers 2–1 Aberdeen U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Cove Rangers65%fair 1.54 · @1.57
Draw11%fair 8.84 · @5.00
Aberdeen U2124%fair 4.25 · @3.50
4.08Expected goals
2.61Cove Rangers xG
1.48Aberdeen U21 xG
68%Both score
75%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

2–18%
3–17%
1–16%
2–26%
2–06%
3–25%

From our goals model: Cove Rangers 2.6 – 1.5 Aberdeen U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultCove Rangers to win ✓65%1.541.57
Double chanceEither team to win ✓89%1.131.14
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓68%1.471.40
Draw no betCove Rangers (draw no bet) ✓73%1.36–
Asian handicapCove Rangers -0.5 (Asian handicap) ✓62%1.62–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓90%1.111.08
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✓75%1.331.30
Over/under 3.5 goalsOver 3.5 goals ✗55%1.821.80
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals ✓63%1.591.44
First team to scoreCove Rangers to score first ✗63%1.59–
Half-time resultCove Rangers ahead at half-time ✗48%2.10–
Half-time / full-timeHT Cove Rangers / FT Cove Rangers ✗41%2.45–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓8%11.83–

Recent results

Cove Rangers – last 6

WLLWDL
22 Sep@ Fraserburgh5–0W
19 Sepvs Ross County0–2L
12 Sep@ Montrose1–2L
8 Sepvs Dumbarton6–1W
5 Sepvs Alloa Athletic1–1D
29 Aug@ Hamilton Academical0–1L
2.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Aberdeen U21 – last 6

LWDWLL
22 Sep@ Banks O' Dee1–2L
8 Sep@ Ross County4–3W
25 Aug@ Fraserburgh1–1D
11 Aug@ Forfar Athletic3–0W
14 Jul@ Keith0–2L
11 Jul@ Inverurie Loco Works1–3L
1.7Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Cove Rangers and Aberdeen U21.

Cove Rangers vs Aberdeen U21 head-to-head page →

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FT Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic3 Motherwell U210 167%1.38X11%5.50222%4.75 2.6–1.4xG O2.5Over 2.5 goals 74%@1.33 ✓
FT Clachnacuddin3 Celtic II3 136%2.45X18%4.00246%2.20 2.0–2.3xG O2.5Over 2.5 goals 77%@1.28 ✓
FT Cowdenbeath1 Clyde3 122%3.40X12%4.50265%1.67 1.2–2.3xG 2Clyde to win 65%@1.67 ✓
FT Dumbarton3 Banks O' Dee2 159%1.70X17%4.20224%3.60 2.5–1.6xG O2.5Over 2.5 goals 75%@1.30 ✓
FT East Fife0 Clydebank2 160%1.73X19%4.50221%3.20 2.6–1.6xG O2.5Over 2.5 goals 76%@1.30 ✗

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Cove Rangers vs Aberdeen U21?

Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.

Who will win Cove Rangers vs Aberdeen U21?

On our numbers Cove Rangers have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 11% and Aberdeen U21 24%.

How many goals will there be in Cove Rangers vs Aberdeen U21?

We expect about 4.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 75% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Cove Rangers vs Aberdeen U21?

Our predicted score is Cove Rangers 2–1 Aberdeen U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.1 goals in total.

When is Cove Rangers vs Aberdeen U21?

Cove Rangers vs Aberdeen U21 (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 15:00 (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.