Ross County 75%Draw 14%Hearts U21 11%Expected goals 3.44 – 1.39
79%
Betarazi pick
Over 2.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.26 · bookmaker 1.30 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.30Odds
O3.5
Value bet: Over 3.5 goals @ 1.73 – our chance 62% vs 58% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultRoss County to win ✓75% · @1.14
Double chanceRoss County or draw ✓89% · fair 1.12
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.83
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓79% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–1 ✗8% · fair 13.28
Ross County vs Hearts U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Hearts U21 travel to face Ross County on Saturday 26 September in the Challenge Cup, with Global Energy Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 15:00 WAT.
Current form
Ross County, last 5: WWWLL Their latest outing: 5–1 win over Clachnacuddin, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 3.3 a game lately.
Hearts U21, last 5: WWLWW Their latest outing: 5–3 win over Kelty Hearts, away. Away from home the record reads 3 won, 2 lost from 5. The attack is flying at 3.3 goals per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Ross County 3.4 xG, Hearts U21 1.4 xG – a total near 4.8. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 79% and GG at 59%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Ross County 75%, draw 14%, Hearts U21 11%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.83.
Price worth noting: Over 3.5 goals @1.73 – the bookmaker implies 58%, our ratings say 62%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (79%, odds 1.30 – longer than our fair 1.26, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Ross County 3–1 Hearts U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Ross County75%fair 1.33 · @1.14
Draw14%fair 7.19 · @8.00
Hearts U2111%fair 9.36 · @10.00
4.83Expected goals
3.44Ross County xG
1.39Hearts U21 xG
59%Both score
79%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
3–18%
2–17%
4–16%
3–05%
3–25%
2–05%
From our goals model: Ross County 3.4 – 1.4 Hearts U21 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
Ross County to win✓
75%
1.33
1.14
Double chance
Ross County or draw✓
89%
1.12
–
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.70
1.83 ▲
Draw no bet
Ross County (draw no bet)✓
88%
1.14
–
Asian handicap
Ross County -1 (Asian handicap)✓
71%
1.41
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
92%
1.09
1.08
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
79%
1.26
1.30
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
62%
1.60
1.73 ▲
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
56%
1.79
1.44
First team to score
Ross County to score first✓
71%
1.41
–
Half-time result
Ross County ahead at half-time✓
59%
1.69
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Ross County / FT Ross County✓
54%
1.85
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–1✗
8%
13.28
–
Recent results
Ross County – last 6
WWWLLD
22 Sep
@ Clachnacuddin
5–1
W
19 Sep
@ Cove Rangers
2–0
W
15 Sep
vs Queen of the South
8–0
W
12 Sep
vs Hibernian
0–3
L
8 Sep
vs Aberdeen U21
3–4
L
5 Sep
@ East Fife
2–2
D
3.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Hearts U21 – last 6
WWLWWL
22 Sep
@ Kelty Hearts
5–3
W
8 Sep
@ Gala Fairydean Rovers
6–1
W
25 Aug
@ Spartans
0–5
L
11 Aug
@ Berwick Rangers
4–3
W
10 Apr
vs Albion Rovers
3–0
W
3 Apr
@ East Stirlingshire
2–4
L
3.3Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Ross County and Hearts U21.
What is the prediction for Ross County vs Hearts U21?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Ross County vs Hearts U21?
On our numbers Ross County have a 75% chance of winning, the draw 14% and Hearts U21 11%.
How many goals will there be in Ross County vs Hearts U21?
We expect about 4.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 79% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ross County vs Hearts U21?
Our predicted score is Ross County 3–1 Hearts U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.8 goals in total.
When is Ross County vs Hearts U21?
Ross County vs Hearts U21 (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Global Energy 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.
Airdrie United7
Berwick Rangers1
Alloa Athletic2
Gala Fairydean Rovers2
Annan Athletic2
Hibernian U211
Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic3
Motherwell U210
Clachnacuddin3
Celtic II3
Cove Rangers2
Aberdeen U211
Cowdenbeath1
Clyde3
Dumbarton3
Banks O' Dee2