Cove Rangers vs Montrose: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 February

Cove Rangers
LWLWW
8th place in Scottish Division One
1
3-1
FT
17/02/2026 15:45
Montrose
WLLLD
7th place in Scottish Division One
Scottish Division One
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cove Rangers vs Montrose on 17 February 2026 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cove Rangers vs Montrose preview before placing your bet.

  • Cove Rangers are currently 8th with 38 points after 36 matches.
  • Montrose sit 7th with 42 points from 36 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: Cove Rangers to win with probability 42%.
  • Head-to-head history favors Cove Rangers, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Montrose have no wins, while 3 matches ended in draws.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
Home team Away team
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2026-02-17

Cove Rangers vs Montrose - Prediction & Odds

Cove Rangers
Cove Rangers
Montrose
Montrose
2026-02-17 15:45
42
27
31
1
1 - 1
1 - 1
2.50
2.05
FT
3-1 2-0
-
weather
2℃～3℃
STANDINGS UP TO 17/02/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Inverness Inverness
74 36 21 11 4 60 24 36
02 Stenhousemuir Stenhousemuir
67 36 18 13 5 50 27 23
03 Hamilton Academical Hamilton Academical
55 36 16 7 13 54 42 12
04 Queen of South Queen of South
54 36 14 12 10 58 47 11
05 Alloa Athletic Alloa Athletic
53 36 15 8 13 50 38 12
06 Peterhead Peterhead
43 36 12 7 17 48 64 -16
07 Montrose Montrose
42 36 11 9 16 48 67 -19
08 Cove Rangers Cove Rangers
38 36 9 11 16 41 44 -3
09 East Fife East Fife
36 36 9 9 18 34 61 -27
10 Kelty Hearts Kelty Hearts
29 36 6 11 19 33 62 -29
Head To Head
25/10/2025 10:00
Montrose Montrose
0 - 3
Cove Rangers Cove Rangers
SCO L1
16/08/2025 10:00
Cove Rangers Cove Rangers
3 - 3
Montrose Montrose
SCO L1
15/03/2025 11:00
Montrose Montrose
2 - 2
Cove Rangers Cove Rangers
SCO L1
11/02/2025 15:45
Cove Rangers Cove Rangers
1 - 1
Montrose Montrose
SCO L1
26/10/2024 10:00
Montrose Montrose
0 - 2
Cove Rangers Cove Rangers
SCO L1
31/08/2024 10:00
Cove Rangers Cove Rangers
1 - 0
Montrose Montrose
SCO L1
Cove Rangers
3
50%
Draw
3
50%
Montrose
0
0%
Cove Rangers Cove Rangers Last 6 matches
14/02/2026 11:00
East Fife 2 - 1 Cove Rangers SCO L1
07/02/2026 11:00
Cove Rangers 1 - 1 Queen of South SCO L1
31/01/2026 11:00
Alloa Athletic 2 - 2 Cove Rangers SCO L1
24/01/2026 11:00
Hamilton Academical 2 - 0 Cove Rangers SCO L1
17/01/2026 11:00
Kelty Hearts 1 - 1 Cove Rangers SCOFAC
10/01/2026 11:00
Cove Rangers 0 - 0 Inverness SCO L1
Win
0%
Draw
67%
Lost
33%
Last 6 matches Montrose Montrose
14/02/2026 11:00
Stenhousemuir 2 - 2 Montrose SCO L1
10/02/2026 15:45
Montrose 1 - 1 Peterhead SCO L1
31/01/2026 11:00
East Fife 2 - 3 Montrose SCO L1
20/01/2026 15:45
Alloa Athletic 4 - 1 Montrose SCO L1
17/01/2026 11:00
Partick Thistle 3 - 1 Montrose SCOFAC
06/01/2026 15:45
Airdrie United 3 - 1 Montrose SCO BC
Win
17%
Draw
33%
Lost
50%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Scottish Division One
Played games
Cove Rangers
Cove Rangers
286
 Montrose
Montrose
282
Goals
Scored
433
Avg. per game
1.51
Conceded
401
Avg. per game
1.40
Scored
418
Avg. per game
1.48
Conceded
423
Avg. per game
1.50
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 286 matches
YesNo
213 (74%)73 (26%)
In last 286 matches
NoYes
209 (74%)73 (26%)
Cove Rangers

Cove Rangers

Recent matches

Montrose

Montrose

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(91%)41 4(9%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Cove Rangers Cove Rangers
Montrose Montrose
Shots
Cove Rangers
Cove Rangers
Total shots
10.81 avg / game
Blocked
28 total
Avg. 1.65
Montrose
Montrose
Total shots
9.18 avg / game
Blocked
36 total
Avg. 2.00
Cove Rangers Cove Rangers Pass Montrose Montrose
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
51%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
50%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Cove Rangers
Cove Rangers
22231
Avg. 77.73 / game
 Montrose
Montrose
22137
Avg. 78.50 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Cove Rangers
Cove Rangers
13446
Avg. 47.01 / game
 Montrose
Montrose
12630
Avg. 44.79 / game
OTHERS
Cove Rangers
Cove Rangers
286
Played games
Montrose
Montrose
282
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.28
80
Clean sheets
66
0.23
4.85
1387
Corners
1324
4.70
0.10
28
Throw-ins
1
0.00
0.14
40
Offsides
26
0.09
1.31
375
GK saves
251
0.89
Cove Rangers
Cove Rangers
DISCIPLINARY
Montrose
Montrose
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.57
449
Yellow card
495
1.76
0.06
18
Red card
26
0.09
4.69
1340
Fouls
1016
3.60
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
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How We Build the Cove Rangers vs Montrose Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cove Rangers vs Montrose on 17 February 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Scottish Division One fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Cove Rangers vs Montrose Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Cove Rangers's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Montrose's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Scottish Division One Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Scottish Division One standings and the Scottish Division One form table to understand exactly where Cove Rangers and Montrose sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Scottish Division One predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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