Ross County vs Celtic II: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Tuesday 3 November the Challenge Cup brings Ross County against Celtic II at Global Energy Stadium. Kick-off: 20:45 WAT.
Current form
Ross County, last 5: WDWWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over East Kilbride, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 3.5 a game lately.
Celtic II, last 5: WLWDD Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Clydebank, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 5. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately.
Momentum favours Ross County, collecting 2.7 points per game to 1.3 for Celtic II.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Ross County 3.5 xG, Celtic II 1.6 xG – a total near 5.1. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 86% and GG at 71%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Ross County 70%, draw 18%, Celtic II 12%.
GG/NG: GG (71%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 3.5 goals (71%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Ross County 3–1 Celtic II. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Ross County70%fair 1.42 · @1.17
Draw18%fair 5.57 · @7.00
Celtic II12%fair 8.47 · @10.00
5.13Expected goals
3.50Ross County xG
1.64Celtic II xG
71%Both score
86%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
3–17%
4–16%
2–16%
3–26%
4–25%
2–25%
From our goals model: Ross County 3.5 – 1.6 Celtic II 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✓
70%
1.42
1.17
Double chance
Ross County or draw✓
88%
1.13
1.05
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
71%
1.42
1.44
Draw no bet
Ross County (draw no bet)✓
86%
1.17
–
Asian handicap
Ross County -1 (Asian handicap)✓
67%
1.50
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
94%
1.06
1.04
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
86%
1.17
1.14
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
71%
1.41
1.40
Over/under 4.5 goals
Over 4.5 goals✗
54%
1.85
1.83
First team to score
Ross County to score first✓
68%
1.48
–
Half-time result
Ross County ahead at half-time✓
57%
1.76
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Ross County / FT Ross County✓
51%
1.96
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–1✗
7%
14.54
–
Recent results
Ross County – last 6
WDWWWW
31 Oct
@ East Kilbride
2–1
W
27 Oct
vs Hamilton Academical
1–1
D
24 Oct
vs Airdrie United
4–0
W
17 Oct
@ Queen of the South
7–1
W
13 Oct
vs Forfar Athletic
2–1
W
10 Oct
@ Montrose
5–0
W
3.5Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Celtic II – last 6
WLWDDL
27 Oct
@ Clydebank
3–2
W
16 Oct
vs Caledonian Braves
0–1
L
13 Oct
@ Cowdenbeath
3–2
W
26 Sep
@ Clachnacuddin
3–3
D
22 Sep
@ East Kilbride
3–3
D
19 Sep
@ Gretna 2008
1–3
L
2.2Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Ross County and Celtic II.
What is the prediction for Ross County vs Celtic II?
Our pick is Over 3.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Ross County vs Celtic II?
On our numbers Ross County have a 70% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Celtic II 12%.
How many goals will there be in Ross County vs Celtic II?
We expect about 5.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 86% likely and both teams score 71% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ross County vs Celtic II?
Our predicted score is Ross County 3–1 Celtic II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.1 goals in total.
When is Ross County vs Celtic II?
Ross County vs Celtic II (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 20:45 (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.